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History of the Sitcom
7.2
The Staff
You’d be forgiven for thinking eight hourlong episodes about sitcoms, of all things, is too long. I thought about that too after watching the pilot. It covered everything from I Love Lucy to The Cosby Show to Modern Family–what more could it possibly bring up? A lot, as it turns out, and every bit of it is as enlightening and entertaining as that first episode. It moves chronologically, but each episode is a standalone that covers subgenres of the sitcom: workplace, family, sex, race, class, etc. Stars of those shows (a stacked list that includes Tim Allen, Helen Hunt, Zooey Deschanel, Tracey Morgan, and Constance Wu to name a few) reminisce about them, which adds to the charm, while TV experts analyze their importance and impact on American culture, which adds to its importance. The docuseries celebrates the genre but it critiques it too. It doesn’t shy away from the controversy important figures like Bill Cosby and Jeffrey Tambor were involved in, and it points out the dangers of perpetuating stereotypes and simplifying issues, which some sitcoms are wont to do. The hours fly by when you watch this eight-parter, which is exactly what you’d want from a sitcom too.
1. You can watch History of the Sitcom on MAX
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$9.99 per month
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Airplay supported, Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, Apple TV, Google TV Streamer, PlayStation, Roku, Samsung TV, Xbox
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Formerly HBO Max, Max is a subscription-based on-demand platform that is only available in the US. New subscribers can choose from three monthly tiers ranging from $9.99 (with ads) to $16.99 (no ads) to $20.99 (no ads, plus more concurrent streams, downloads, and 4K streaming). An annual subscription option is also available.
When you subscribe, you’ll get HBO’s world-class exclusives, such as The Wire and Game of Thrones but Max also functions as a bundle: you’ll get content from Discovery, DC, Criterion Collection, Looney Tunes, Studio Ghibli, Turner Classic Movies, and Crunchyroll. And as of September 2023, you will also get a live stream of CNN.
Most mobile devices that can stream video support Max, although there is yet no app for Amazon Fire TV and Roku devices.
2. You can watch History of the Sitcom on AMAZON
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Amazon Fire TV, Android, Apple TV, Changhong, Chromecast, Haier, Hisense, iOS, LG, Nvidia SHIELD, Panasonic, Philips, PlayStation, Roku, Samsung, Sharp, Skyworth, Sony, TiVo, Vestel, Vizio, Wii, Xbox
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You can buy nearly everything on Amazon, including movies and TV shows. Amazon’s video storefront (not to be confused with its on-demand streaming service Amazon Prime) allows you to either rent or buy thousands of titles, including new releases, blockbuster hits, niche indies, and international gems.
You’ll have to sign in using your Amazon account to start renting or purchasing, and Amazon allows you to redeem gift cards, promo codes, and points if you have them upon checkout. Like most video stores, Amazon gives you 30 days to start watching a rental and 48 hours to finish it, while unlimited access is granted to purchased titles. Lastly, you should know that a rented title is only viewable on one device, so sharing options will be limited.
3. You can watch History of the Sitcom on DISCOVERY+
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$4.99 per month
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Free Trial:
7 days
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Amazon Fire TV, Android, Android TV, Google TV Streamer, iOS, Roku, Samsung TV, Xbox
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Discovery+ is a streaming service from the famous mass media company that has an ad-supported plan for $4.99 a month and an ad-free plan for $6.99. This includes content from Discovery, TLC, Animal Planet, Food Network, HGTV, ID, A&E, History, Lifetime, OWN, Travel, Science Network, and The Dodo. But beware, you cannot stream these channels live with a Discovery+, you can only watch their TV shows in playback.
4. You can watch History of the Sitcom on ITUNES
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Android TV, Apple TV, iOS, Windows 11
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iTunes is one of the oldest media apps currently in use. While many people know it as a music player, iTunes has since evolved to offer digital movies and TV shows for rent or sale. The bigger and newer releases can cost up to $20 to purchase, but iTunes also has past hits, modern classics, award-winning pictures, and even local films you can rent for as low as $2. Purchased films and TV shows are available for as long as the studio allows them to be, but rentals are a different story. Once you’ve rented a particular title, you have up to 30 days to start watching it. And after you start watching it, you’ll then have 48 hours before it expires. iTunes comes pre-installed on Apple devices, but it’s also available on Windows PCs and Android Smart TVs.
5. You can watch History of the Sitcom on VUDU
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Amazon Fire TV, Android, Chromecast, iOS, LG Smart TV, Playsation, Roku, Samsung Smart TV, TiVo, Vizio, Xbox, Xfinity Flex
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Vudu is an on-demand streaming service that allows users to rent or purchase more than 200,000 new releases. Founded in 2007, it’s one of the first companies to offer digital films in HD. Vudu’s main strength is its ease of access and jam-packed catalog of movies and TV shows, but it also boasts free content, which they run on ads. In 2020, media and ticketing firm Fandango acquired Vudu and merged both companies’ streamers into one. They decided to keep the Vudu name because of its large and loyal customer base.
Is History of the Sitcom available on netflix
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No History of the Sitcom is not currently streaming on netflix
Is History of the Sitcom available on amazon prime
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No History of the Sitcom is not currently streaming on amazon prime
Is History of the Sitcom available on hulu
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No History of the Sitcom is not currently streaming on hulu
Is History of the Sitcom available on paramount plus
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No History of the Sitcom is not currently streaming on paramount plus
Is History of the Sitcom available on disneyplus
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No History of the Sitcom is not currently streaming on disneyplus
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