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highanddry · 10-21-2000, 12:28 AM

I didn't even know this show could be classified as a sitcom, since there was no studio audience or even a laugh track. I guess that means Doogie Howser can be classified as a "sitcom" as well.

TJ · 10-31-2000, 11:33 PM

I don't think having a laugh track or studio audience is a requirement of being sitcom and I do classify Doogie Howser, M.D. as a sitcom (as do many tv reference books).

In my opinion, a laugh track would have ruined The Wonder Years. It did not need it - it had just the right amount of comedy and drama mixed together..

Belair · 03-19-2005, 10:28 PM

I have to agree that it isn't really a sitcom,it was more a 'dramedy' as they called it.It wasn't a comedy,it was more of a drama.

10-21-2000, 12:28 AM	#1
highanddry Frequent Poster Member Join Date: Oct 20, 2000 Posts: 31	Sitcom? I didn't even know this show could be classified as a sitcom, since there was no studio audience or even a laugh track. I guess that means Doogie Howser can be classified as a "sitcom" as well.

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Belair Senior Member Back@SO&Loveit! Join Date: Dec 13, 2004 Location: New York City Posts: 5,914	I have to agree that it isn't really a sitcom,it was more a 'dramedy' as they called it.It wasn't a comedy,it was more of a drama. __________________ Half of Hollywood is dying to be discovered..... The other half are afraid they will be.

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10-31-2000, 11:33 PM	#2
TJ Administrator Administrator Join Date: Feb 03, 2000 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 7,302	I don't think having a laugh track or studio audience is a requirement of being sitcom and I do classify Doogie Howser, M.D. as a sitcom (as do many tv reference books). In my opinion, a laugh track would have ruined The Wonder Years. It did not need it - it had just the right amount of comedy and drama mixed together..