Episodes
History of the Sitcom: Facing Race (SBS Wednesday 14 June 2023)
History of the Sitcom: Facing Race airs Wednesday 14 June 2023 on SBS.
Innovative writers and comedians on sitcoms have helped educate audiences about America’s racial representation and inequality issues for decades.
The sitcom has come a long way from its racist roots, which go back to shows like Amos ‘n’ Andy, to modern, inclusive comedies like Black-ish and Fresh Off the Boat, starring Norman Lear, Diahann Carroll, Red Foxx, and Freddie Prinze.
The History of the Sitcom is an in-depth look at a groundbreaking genre that has kept us laughing since the beginning of television, and it gives viewers a chance to catch up with their favourite sitcom families, friends, and coworkers as well as introduce them to new comedies that are sure to become instant classics.
This eight-part docuseries explores how sitcoms have reflected and affected cultural change over the years, from I Love Lucy and The Brady Bunch to Black-ish, Fleabag, Modern Family, and beyond, with hilarious clips and interviews from dozens of comedy legends who have graced the small screen over the decades, such as Tina Fey, Lisa Kudrow, Helen Hunt, Jason Alexander, Kelsey Grammer, Dick Van Dyke, and Mel Brooks.
Season 1 Episode 4
History of the Sitcom: Facing Race airs Wednesday 14 June 2023 at 7.35pm on SBS
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