what style of Sitcoms do you guy prefer? the traditional way, like on a set in front of an audience. Or do you like it the new way where Its on location and there is no audience (The Bernie Mac Show, Hidden Hills, Scrubs) I personally like the old fashioned way.

what do you think?

I don't care either way. As long as the acting, writing, and jokes are good and the plots are interesting, I'll watch.

That is true! but if you had to chose what would it be?

Traditional!!!

Hmmm.

There are good points about both formats.
Some of the more groundbreaking shows of the past few years have been single-camera shows, but I'm always impressed when some people come along and create a great show using the old tried and true three camera tradtion.

Originally posted by TJL
Hmmm.

There are good points about both formats.
Some of the more groundbreaking shows of the past few years have been single-camera shows, but I'm always impressed when some people come along and create a great show using the old tried and true three camera tradtion.



Oh is that the name for it? hahaha I just call it the new way and the old way.

Originally posted by *GoodMorningCalgary*




Oh is that the name for it? hahaha I just call it the new way and the old way.

Yep, I learnt alot about TV in College.

;)

I prefer old fashioned (Or Multi-Camera) but there are a few I like that are Single-Camera (Curb Your Enthusiasm comes to mind).

It's funny that people are referring to one-camera sitcoms as "the new way". Although "I Love Lucy" popularized the three-camera format in the 1950s, by the 1960s, most sitcoms were being shot with the one-camera method (all of the Screen Gems shows, like "Bewitched", for example). A laugh track was inserted in the post-production process, unlike a lot of today's one-camera shows. Keep your eye out for a few episodes where the laugh track was mistakenly not added ("Never Put a Jeannie on a Budget", from "I Dream of Jeannie", and "What'll We Watch Tonight" from "Hazel"). Also, take a look at "Happy Days" for a comparison of the two methods: the first two seasons were shot with one-camera, and the remainder with three-cameras and a studio audience. As a result of the conversion, there are very few location shots in the three-camera episodes, and the set for the Cunningham house had to modified to accomodate the audience.

By the 1970s, "All in the Family" popularized the use of videotape for recording sitcoms, and the three-camera/studio audience format was back in a big way.

I like both ways, but I guess I'd choose traditional.

Traditional all the way!

Shows shot on location with preferably no laugh track.

Traditional, I've always liked the show shot in one main place, but I still like for them to be shot on location, by still keeping the one-camera tradition.

I like the traditional. I also like the new way though... they can go on location, plus they dont have to worry whether a line was funny or not! No reaction! I like them both.

As long as the story is funny, it doesn't really matter which method is used(although there are some series---"Malcolm In The Middle" and "Andy Ricter" immediately come to mind---where the excessive hooting of a live studio audience would kill the flow and vibe of the series.)

I like them both, but I think a lot more sitcoms will be un-traditional from now on.

Originally posted by Dr. Frasier Crane
I like them both, but I think a lot more sitcoms will be un-traditional from now on.


really? why do you say that? that would suck so much

Originally posted by *GoodMorningCalgary*



really? why do you say that? that would suck so much

It's just a phase. One camera shows like "Malcom In The Middle" and "Scrubs" are hits, so every network now has to have a one camera sitcom.

Not only do they copy show ideas, the networks are now copying styles.

:lol:

Originally posted by WingsFan
I don't care either way. As long as the acting, writing, and jokes are good and the plots are interesting, I'll watch.

I don't care whatever the format is. I just want to see a great show. But if I were to choose just one, I would choose a show with a studio audience.

yeah and it looks like FOX is getting rid of all there three camera shows and using the one camera format now...

One Camera:

-Andy Richter controls the universe
-The Bernie Mac Show
-Malcolm in the middle

and theres The Simpsons, Futurama and King of the Hill so I guess they would sorta fit under here cause theyre not filmed (or drawn) in front of an audience


Three Camera:

-That 70's show


is that just a coincedence or are they trying to get rid of it?

Originally posted by *GoodMorningCalgary*
yeah and it looks like FOX is getting rid of all there three camera shows and using the one camera format now...
is that just a coincedence or are they trying to get rid of it?

Hmm. Interesting theory.

I guess FOX has just had more luck cranking out quality one camera shows, while their three camera comedies (with the acception of 70's Show) have all tanked.

Originally posted by WingsFan
I don't care either way. As long as the acting, writing, and jokes are good and the plots are interesting, I'll watch.

WingsFan, I couldn't said it better myself.

Originally posted by Dr. Frasier Crane
I like them both, but I think a lot more sitcoms will be un-traditional from now on.

Actually "Watching Ellie" is going to become tradtitional with a studio audience for it's 2nd season so that should be interesting.

I prefer sitcoms without a live audience. I get really annoyed at the hooting and wooing and hollaring!:rolleyes: You know they are being "prompted":rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

Originally posted by Sitcomwriter


Actually "Watching Ellie" is going to become tradtitional with a studio audience for it's 2nd season so that should be interesting.

I'm a little disappointed that "Watching Ellie" is abandoning the "real time" single camera gimmick.
While I do think the idea would have gotten tedious after a while, at least they had the guts to try something different.
Hopefully, they will be able to keep things going, but I'm not getting my hopes up.