What type of comedy do you want?

In the television industry, different types of comedy has been introduced. From the slapstick performances of the comedians, to comedy sketches. Comedy types like slapstick, gross-out, screwball, romantic, parody, and anarchic comedy.

Slapstick is one of the famous comedy type which were the characters involved used different physical acts like hitting other character with something, or anything that uses physical contact. This were used by the legendary comedians like The Three Stooges, Laurel and Hardy, Abbott and Costello, and Charlie Chaplin. It became one of the greatest comedy acts but it is not that advisable to let minor individuals to watch these films because minors are fond of imitating the things that they can see.

Anarchic comedy is another famous comedy type that involves gag, jokes, and other comedy sketches . Watching this type of shows are good, and of course, funny. Shows like Ace Ventura, Wayne's world, and other Anarchic comedy movies uses this type.

Parody shows are also famous because some would use this to mock other film/presentation and could produce funny scenes by exaggerating other actions done in the show. Notable shows that use this type are MADtv, Blue Collar TV, The Cheppelle show, All that, and more.

Gross-out comedy skits are the types of comedy that uses toilet humor, which may produce disgusting actions (or should I say, gross). MADtv used some in their other episodes, but films like the National Lampoon series, American Pie, and Wedding Crashers uses this type.

Romantic comedy is one of the most famous type of comedy wherein lovers are involved in this show. Examples of romantic comedy shows were Hitch, My Sassy Girl, Monster in law, and many more.

Screwball comedy is one of the misunderstood type of comedy. In this type of comedy, characters involved used farcical situations, class issues, battle of the sexes, remarriage of the divorced couples, mistaken identities, cross-dressing, and many more. Shows like NewsRadio, Gilmore Girls, and other shows related to this type of comedy uses this.

Upstairs, Downstairs

Upstairs, Downstairs is one of the classical television shows that was based on the real-life events in early 20th century, which was in between the years 1903 to 1930. The television show started from October 10, 1971 to December 21, 1975.

In this comedy tv series, it focuses on the lives of the residents in the London townhouse that resides in 165 Eaton Place. One of the residents is Richard Bellamy, the head of the household and a member of the Parliament. Richard's wife is one of the important people who have been entitled for aristocracy. On the other hand, the butler Hudson guides his co-workers regarding their job and the proper place to do their tasks.

Upstairs, Downstairs also focuses on the events that really happened to the Bellamy Household in 1903 to 1930.

Check the other discussion regarding the Upstairs Downstairs TV show here.

That Girl TV Series

That Girl TV series stars Marlo Thomas as Ann marie, an aspiring actress who lives in New York city. She lives with her boyfriend and her dad, Lou. She has a time with her boyfriend and father in between her acting and modeling career.

WKRP in Cincinnati

WKRP in Cincinnati was aired from September 18, 1978 to September 20, 1982 on CBS. The story of the TV series is about the failing radio station in Cincinnati ran by Arthur Carlson AKA Big Guy, who is also the son of the station's owner. His lack of skills outweighed by his employees in the station. His weird staff consist of two disc jockeys: Dr. Johnny Fever and Venus Flytrap, his news director, Les Nessman, and advertising sales manager, Herb Tarlek. On the other hand, saner employees Bailey Quarters, Jennifer Marlowe, Andy Travis, and Carlson helps him build success on his radio station.