WRITE TO COMEDY
Write to Comedy explores television comedy through culture, character, and craft, mostly British and American, with the occasional detour beyond.
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The Cold Open: Why Comedy Starts Before It Starts
Cold opens are one of comedy’s smartest tools. From Cheers to Gavin & Stacey, here’s how sitcoms hook audiences before the episode even begins. ...more
TV Comedy ,Comedy Structure Comedy &Sitcom Analysis, Spotlights, & Deep Dives
May 24, 2026•6 min read
Too Smart to Laugh? Are We Too Media Literate for Sitcoms Now?
Have audiences become too media literate for sitcoms, or are writers just getting lazier? A sharp look at modern comedy, AI, revivals, and why familiar still works. ...more
TV Comedy ,Comedy Social Commentary in Comedy &Sitcom Analysis, Spotlights, & Deep Dives
May 17, 2026•8 min read
Nearly Not Funny: The Sitcoms That Were Rescued at the Last Minute
From failed pilots to major rewrites, this explores how iconic sitcoms like Seinfeld and The Office were rescued, and what writers can learn from it. ...more
TV Comedy ,Comedy Structure Comedy &Sitcom Analysis, Spotlights, & Deep Dives
May 10, 2026•9 min read
When Is a Comedy Not a Comedy? Jury Duty and the Scripted Reality Sitcom
Is Jury Duty a reality show or a sitcom? This post explores how The Office writers created a new kind of comedy where only one person doesn’t know the script. ...more
TV Comedy ,Comedy &Sitcom Analysis, Spotlights, & Deep Dives
May 03, 2026•6 min read
Reboots, Revivals, and TV’s Favourite Habit: Coming Back Like Nothing Happened
Same cast, same characters, twenty years later. Sitcom revivals are booming, but are they better than reboots or just nostalgic comfort TV? ...more
TV Comedy ,Comedy &Sitcom Analysis, Spotlights, & Deep Dives
April 26, 2026•7 min read
Victoria Wood: The Standard We’re Still Trying to Reach
Ten years after her death, Victoria Wood’s influence on British comedy is still unmatched. A personal reflection on her work, her writing, and why we’re still trying to catch up. ...more
TV Comedy ,Comedy Social Commentary in Comedy Sitcom Analysis, Spotlights, & Deep Dives &Comedy Icons
April 19, 2026•9 min read
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