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904608 · 05-16-2007, 10:09 PM

okay so i'm working on a research project about sitcoms. right now my theme is how do sitcoms reflect society, family dynamics, etc... if anyone knows of some specific websites, books or articles about this please let me know. Or if anyone can think of a sitcom that is a good example of this. Or if anyone has any ideas on anything that could help it would be greatly appreciated.

Madame X · 05-16-2007, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by 904608

okay so i'm working on a research project about sitcoms. right now my theme is how do sitcoms reflect society, family dynamics, etc... if anyone knows of some specific websites, books or articles about this please let me know. Or if anyone can think of a sitcom that is a good example of this. Or if anyone has any ideas on anything that could help it would be greatly appreciated.

It would be helpful to know if you are researching a certain time period. Sitcoms tend to reflect the era in which they air. Shows in the '70s were very concerned about the times: Maude, All in the Family, Good Times, One Day at a Time, Chico and the Man, Sanford and Son, etc.

The '50s were more idealistic: Leave it to Beaver, Father Knows Best, I Love Lucy, etc.

The '60s touched on fantasy: I Dream of Jeannie, Bewitched, The Munsters, Gilligan's Island, Beverly Hillbillies, etc.

The '80s swung back from the "message laden" 70's with The Facts of Life, Golden Girls, Who's the Boss, Cosby Show, etc., but the families weren't real.

The most realistic show about family life probably is Roseanne.

So, it depends what you are looking for. Good Luck!

waichingliu81 · 05-17-2007, 05:29 PM

i just completed my dissertation on american sitcoms, however it would be of great help to me if you could offer a few more details, if possible. i clicked on your name and sent a personal message out to you and so please have a look and if you can email me ASAP, and i'll help you as much as i could possibly can

wearycrystal · 05-29-2007, 02:07 AM

Actually, not only do sitcoms reflect society but also films and books. However, these media don't really "reflect" but rather "refract" society. I prefer to use refract because the word reflect means exactly showing what is happening. But it's not like that. These media show stories from the society but the director/writer somehow changes the stories and puts his personal views on them.

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05-16-2007, 10:09 PM	#1
904608 Member First Time Poster Join Date: May 16, 2007 Posts: 1	Sitcoms reflection of society okay so i'm working on a research project about sitcoms. right now my theme is how do sitcoms reflect society, family dynamics, etc... if anyone knows of some specific websites, books or articles about this please let me know. Or if anyone can think of a sitcom that is a good example of this. Or if anyone has any ideas on anything that could help it would be greatly appreciated.

05-17-2007, 05:29 PM	#3
waichingliu81 debbie allen Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 28, 2006 Location: london, england, UK Posts: 4,347	i just completed my dissertation on american sitcoms, however it would be of great help to me if you could offer a few more details, if possible. i clicked on your name and sent a personal message out to you and so please have a look and if you can email me ASAP, and i'll help you as much as i could possibly can

05-29-2007, 02:07 AM	#4
wearycrystal Member Forum Hawk Join Date: May 18, 2007 Posts: 3	Actually, not only do sitcoms reflect society but also films and books. However, these media don't really "reflect" but rather "refract" society. I prefer to use refract because the word reflect means exactly showing what is happening. But it's not like that. These media show stories from the society but the director/writer somehow changes the stories and puts his personal views on them. _______________ Billy Defi Products Catalog by Nippon Seiki