What is a sitcom?

Answer by  jcrane (118)

A sitcom--or situation comedy--is a television program intended to be humorous or satirical. It features characters who create or find themselves in silly situations and interact with other funny characters.

Answer by  Brendawith (464)

Sitcom states for situational comedy. The premise being that we can relate to the comedic situation. The Dick Van Tyke show of the 60's was a sitcom.

Answer by  CLynique (130)

A situation comedy is used to describe a television or radio show. It normally has a set of cast memembers that find themselves in unusual or funny situations.

Answer by  sashangeljaz (992)

Sitcom is an abbreviation for situation comedy. It usually refers to 1/2 hour shows that are based on a comic situation and employs a cast that regularly appears on the show. For instance, "I Love Lucy" was based on the situation of a Cuban bandleader and his wife who is always trying to get famous and played it for laughts.