Summary

From the moment it emerged via radio in the 1920s all the way up to the post-pandemic age, the sitcom has mirrored the cultural evolution of the United States. Perhaps that has something to do with why it's always been one of the most popular genres on TV, reflecting the state of the country with each new generation of shows and remaining perpetually relevant as a result. But the history of the genre is far more than the most popular sitcoms of all time .

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