Death of the Laugh TrackThe Lisa Show • Season 1, Episode 622, Segment 4
Dec 30, 2020 • 17m
Once upon a time, all of our favorite shows used canned laughter—Seinfeld, Friends, Fraiser etc. We all got so used to it that certain tracks were familiar and even predictable. But do you ever wonder what effect it actually had on how we viewed sitcoms? And why don’t we hear it now? Here to share the history, evolution and effects of the laugh track is three-time New York Times bestselling author and pop culture expert, Jennifer Keishin Armstrong.

Kids Saying SorryDec 30, 202017mHow to get your kids to finally apologize
How to get your kids to finally apologize
Secrets of EntrepreneurshipDec 30, 202015mWhat they don't tell you about being an entrepreneur
What they don't tell you about being an entrepreneur
Adoption StoryDec 30, 202021mThe story of one mother and daughter reuniting after decades apart
The story of one mother and daughter reuniting after decades apart
Helping with HoardingDec 30, 202015mHow to help someone struggling with hoarding
How to help someone struggling with hoarding
Keeping Your Dog HealthyDec 30, 202012mTips for keeping your dog healthy
Tips for keeping your dog healthy
Becoming a Morning PersonDec 30, 202010mWhat to do to make getting up in the morning easier
What to do to make getting up in the morning easier
homeshowslivemy byuradiosign up / in