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television comedy
/ˈtɛlɪˌvɪʒən ˈkɒmɪdi/
Definition
1
A genre of television programming designed primarily to amuse and entertain an audience through humor.
2
A broadcast format characterized by recurring characters, episodic narratives, and the intentional use of wit, slapstick, satire, or situational irony to elicit laughter.
Examples
My television comedy addiction is the only thing standing between me and the crushing realization that my actual life is a low-budget indie drama.
A good television comedy is like a warm blanket for the brain, provided the brain doesn't mind being subjected to constant laugh tracks and questionable romantic subplots.
Modern television comedy has evolved to the point where I spend more time debating whether a show counts as a dramedy than actually watching the content.