Sitcoms (2 Jan. 2008)

Sitcoms have been a major form of entertainment since the very early days of U.S. television. Jackie Gleason surprised many when he decided to stop his variety show in favor of a 30 minute ... See full summary »

Director:

Steve Boettcher

Writer:

Mike Trinklein

Stars:

Tim Conway, Barbara Eden, Andy Griffith

Cast

Episode credited cast:
Tim Conway	...	Himself
Barbara Eden	...	Herself
Andy Griffith	...	Himself
Pat Harrington Jr.	...	Himself
Florence Henderson	...	Herself
Art Linkletter	...	Himself
Rose Marie	...	Herself
Mary Tyler Moore	...	Herself
Jim Nabors	...	Himself
Tony Orlando	...	HimselfH
Joyce Randolph	...	Herself
Harlan Saperstein	...	Himself
Marlo Thomas	...	Herself
Dick Van Dyke	...	Himself

Storyline

Sitcoms have been a major form of entertainment since the very early days of U.S. television. Jackie Gleason surprised many when he decided to stop his variety show in favor of a 30 minute version of The Honeymooners, which had its origin as one of his regular skits. Working with regulars Art Carney and Audrey Meadows, they created 39 episodes of pure joy. 'Lucille Ball' and Desi Arnaz made history with I Love Lucy not only by making people laugh but by writing in Lucy's real-life pregnancy. In Make Room for Daddy, Danny Thomas presented a believable family and as a producer, introduced Andy Griffith to a broader TV audience in The Andy Griffith Show. The Dick Van Dyke Show show, also with Mary Tyler Moore, made use of the stars inestimable talents.

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Genres:

Documentary

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Details

Language:

English

Release Date:

2 January 2008 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Boettcher/Trinklein Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

55 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

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Features I Love Lucy (1951)

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