Current Events > Was Malcolm in the Middle the first sitcom without a laugh track?

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YoshitoKikuchi 10/08/18 5:11:41 PM #1:	It seemed like they all had laugh tracks in the 90s and prior, but MitM was the first I can remember without one. --- Dont be ridiculous. I think FIVE evil steps ahead https://imgur.com/YQpeyD3 <cite>YoshitoKikuchi posted [p:910187953] in Was Malcol... [t:77079721]...</cite> <quote>It seemed like they all had laugh tracks in the 90s and prior, but MitM was the first I can remember without one.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
WafflehouseJK 10/08/18 5:16:09 PM #2:	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_situation_comedies_without_laugh_tracks Going by this list it looks like Dinosaurs was, but Malcolm still looks to be pretty early. Actually, technically might be The Simpsons. --- "She was like, 'Oh, did you see that firefighter? Hes so cute.' And I was like, Mom, I just got blown up." <cite>WafflehouseJK posted [p:910188178] in Was Malcol... [t:77079721]...</cite> <quote>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_situation_comedies_without_laugh_tracks Going by this list it looks like Dinosaurs was, but Malcolm still looks to be pretty early. Actually, technically might be The Simpsons.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
cmiller4642 10/08/18 5:17:19 PM #3:	Remember when the "audience" used to go WOOOOOOOOO when 2 characters kissed? Full House was notorious for that. <cite>cmiller4642 posted [p:910188242] in Was Malcol... [t:77079721]...</cite> <quote>Remember when the "audience" used to go WOOOOOOOOO when 2 characters kissed? Full House was notorious for that.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
YoshitoKikuchi 10/08/18 5:20:27 PM #4:	WafflehouseJK posted... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_situation_comedies_without_laugh_tracks Going by this list it looks like Dinosaurs was, but Malcolm still looks to be pretty early. Actually, technically might be The Simpsons. I think of the animated sitcoms as different, because most didn't have laugh tracks. I more meant live action sitcoms. --- Dont be ridiculous. I think FIVE evil steps ahead https://imgur.com/YQpeyD3 <cite>YoshitoKikuchi posted [p:910188414] in Was Malcol... [t:77079721]...</cite> <quote><cite>WafflehouseJK posted...</cite> <quote>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_situation_comedies_without_laugh_tracks Going by this list it looks like Dinosaurs was, but Malcolm still looks to be pretty early. Actually, technically might be The Simpsons.</quote> I think of the animated sitcoms as different, because most didn't have laugh tracks. I more meant live action sitcoms.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
KILBOTz 10/08/18 5:21:35 PM #5:	Sports night had a laugh track first episode or maybe first season, rest of the show was no laugh track. Earliest one I remember (and not in the list above) --- https://imgur.com/O3syCWD https://imgur.com/k3YiBdG <cite>KILBOTz posted [p:910188469] in Was Malcol... [t:77079721]...</cite> <quote>Sports night had a laugh track first episode or maybe first season, rest of the show was no laugh track. Earliest one I remember (and not in the list above)</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
WafflehouseJK 10/08/18 5:31:56 PM #6:	YoshitoKikuchi posted... WafflehouseJK posted... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_situation_comedies_without_laugh_tracks Going by this list it looks like Dinosaurs was, but Malcolm still looks to be pretty early. Actually, technically might be The Simpsons. I think of the animated sitcoms as different, because most didn't have laugh tracks. I more meant live action sitcoms. Then I guess technically Dinosaurs, since that was puppets, but featuring live action people, idk. I never watched Sport Night like the other user suggested, but possibly that if that's the case. Otherwise Malcolm actually looks up there, although there was a huge wave of non-laugh track sitcoms around that time it seems like. --- "She was like, 'Oh, did you see that firefighter? Hes so cute.' And I was like, Mom, I just got blown up." <cite>WafflehouseJK posted [p:910189020] in Was Malcol... [t:77079721]...</cite> <quote><cite>YoshitoKikuchi posted...</cite> <quote><cite>WafflehouseJK posted...</cite> <quote>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_situation_comedies_without_laugh_tracks Going by this list it looks like Dinosaurs was, but Malcolm still looks to be pretty early. Actually, technically might be The Simpsons.</quote> I think of the animated sitcoms as different, because most didn't have laugh tracks. I more meant live action sitcoms.</quote> Then I guess technically Dinosaurs, since that was puppets, but featuring live action people, idk. I never watched Sport Night like the other user suggested, but possibly that if that's the case. Otherwise Malcolm actually looks up there, although there was a huge wave of non-laugh track sitcoms around that time it seems like.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ViewtifulGrave 10/08/18 5:37:23 PM #7:	Most shows throughout the 80s and 90s had live studio audiences. Laugh tracks didnt really become big until the 00s. --- You enjoy teaching high schoolers, and I'll enjoy creating my crappy manga. Let's see where we both are in a year. TheDoorMouse Update https://imgur.com/vz0c9xf <cite>ViewtifulGrave posted [p:910189309] in Was Malcol... [t:77079721]...</cite> <quote>Most shows throughout the 80s and 90s had live studio audiences. Laugh tracks didnt really become big until the 00s.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Ruvan22 10/08/18 6:02:29 PM #8:	Did All in the family have one? <cite>Ruvan22 posted [p:910190559] in Was Malcol... [t:77079721]...</cite> <quote>Did All in the family have one?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
YoshitoKikuchi 10/08/18 8:07:03 PM #9:	ViewtifulGrave posted... Most shows throughout the 80s and 90s had live studio audiences. Laugh tracks didnt really become big until the 00s. I'm using laugh track and studio audience synonymously, but I am referring to audience laughter. --- Dont be ridiculous. I think FIVE evil steps ahead https://imgur.com/YQpeyD3 <cite>YoshitoKikuchi posted [p:910196843] in Was Malcol... [t:77079721]...</cite> <quote><cite>ViewtifulGrave posted...</cite> <quote>Most shows throughout the 80s and 90s had live studio audiences. Laugh tracks didnt really become big until the 00s.</quote> I'm using laugh track and studio audience synonymously, but I am referring to audience laughter.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Solar_Crimson 10/08/18 8:09:26 PM #10:	cmiller4642 posted... Remember when the "audience" used to go WOOOOOOOOO when 2 characters kissed? Full House was notorious for that. "Ethnic kiss" --- Be wary of boarding the hype train, lest you end up on the ruse cruise... - nanobuilder (r/nintendo) http://backloggery.com/SolarCrimson <cite>Solar_Crimson posted [p:910196964] in Was Malcol... [t:77079721]...</cite> <quote><cite>cmiller4642 posted...</cite> <quote>Remember when the "audience" used to go WOOOOOOOOO when 2 characters kissed? Full House was notorious for that.</quote> "Ethnic kiss"</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
bevan306 10/08/18 8:10:59 PM #11:	the larry sanders show didn't have a laugh track --- http://rateyourmusic.com/~bevan https://imgur.com/5Ta28 <cite>bevan306 posted [p:910197048] in Was Malcol... [t:77079721]...</cite> <quote>the larry sanders show didn't have a laugh track</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
averagejoel 10/08/18 8:11:42 PM #12:	my barometer for when laugh tracks stop being acceptable is season 1 of Arrested Development --- peanut butter and dick <cite>averagejoel posted [p:910197096] in Was Malcol... [t:77079721]...</cite> <quote>my barometer for when laugh tracks stop being acceptable is season 1 of Arrested Development</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Blue_Inigo 10/08/18 8:13:05 PM #13:	Solar_Crimson posted... cmiller4642 posted... Remember when the "audience" used to go WOOOOOOOOO when 2 characters kissed? Full House was notorious for that. "Ethnic kiss" Wut --- "This is your last dance." <cite>Blue_Inigo posted [p:910197180] in Was Malcol... [t:77079721]...</cite> <quote><cite>Solar_Crimson posted...</cite> <quote><cite>cmiller4642 posted...</cite> <quote>Remember when the "audience" used to go WOOOOOOOOO when 2 characters kissed? Full House was notorious for that.</quote> "Ethnic kiss"</quote> Wut</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
SMAP- 10/08/18 8:14:07 PM #14:	That list makes it sound like The Royle Family was the first live action one not to use it --- http://imgur.com/a/RJN1f my favorite albums <cite>SMAP- posted [p:910197243] in Was Malcol... [t:77079721]...</cite> <quote>That list makes it sound like The Royle Family was the first live action one not to use it</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Solar_Crimson 10/08/18 8:16:00 PM #15:	Blue_Inigo posted... Solar_Crimson posted... cmiller4642 posted... Remember when the "audience" used to go WOOOOOOOOO when 2 characters kissed? Full House was notorious for that. "Ethnic kiss" Wut That's what Family Guy called it. --- Be wary of boarding the hype train, lest you end up on the ruse cruise... - nanobuilder (r/nintendo) http://backloggery.com/SolarCrimson <cite>Solar_Crimson posted [p:910197360] in Was Malcol... [t:77079721]...</cite> <quote><cite>Blue_Inigo posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Solar_Crimson posted...</cite> <quote><cite>cmiller4642 posted...</cite> <quote>Remember when the "audience" used to go WOOOOOOOOO when 2 characters kissed? Full House was notorious for that.</quote> "Ethnic kiss"</quote> Wut</quote> That's what Family Guy called it.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ViewtifulGrave 10/09/18 5:09:14 PM #16:	YoshitoKikuchi posted... ViewtifulGrave posted... Most shows throughout the 80s and 90s had live studio audiences. Laugh tracks didnt really become big until the 00s. I'm using laugh track and studio audience synonymously, but I am referring to audience laughter. Theres an audible and visible difference between the two. --- You enjoy teaching high schoolers, and I'll enjoy creating my crappy manga. Let's see where we both are in a year. TheDoorMouse Update https://imgur.com/vz0c9xf <cite>ViewtifulGrave posted [p:910246197] in Was Malcol... [t:77079721]...</cite> <quote><cite>YoshitoKikuchi posted...</cite> <quote><cite>ViewtifulGrave posted...</cite> <quote>Most shows throughout the 80s and 90s had live studio audiences. Laugh tracks didnt really become big until the 00s.</quote> I'm using laugh track and studio audience synonymously, but I am referring to audience laughter.</quote> Theres an audible and visible difference between the two.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
YoshitoKikuchi 10/09/18 7:47:10 PM #17:	ViewtifulGrave posted... YoshitoKikuchi posted... ViewtifulGrave posted... Most shows throughout the 80s and 90s had live studio audiences. Laugh tracks didnt really become big until the 00s. I'm using laugh track and studio audience synonymously, but I am referring to audience laughter. Theres an audible and visible difference between the two. You're not getting it. I'm saying live action sitcoms without any laughter. Regardless of if it is studio audience or laugh track. Malcolm didn't have any laughter. --- Dont be ridiculous. I think FIVE evil steps ahead https://imgur.com/YQpeyD3 <cite>YoshitoKikuchi posted [p:910254452] in Was Malcol... [t:77079721]...</cite> <quote><cite>ViewtifulGrave posted...</cite> <quote><cite>YoshitoKikuchi posted...</cite> <quote><cite>ViewtifulGrave posted...</cite> <quote>Most shows throughout the 80s and 90s had live studio audiences. Laugh tracks didnt really become big until the 00s.</quote> I'm using laugh track and studio audience synonymously, but I am referring to audience laughter.</quote> Theres an audible and visible difference between the two.</quote> You're not getting it. I'm saying live action sitcoms without any laughter. Regardless of if it is studio audience or laugh track. Malcolm didn't have any laughter.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
glitteringfairy 10/09/18 7:51:11 PM #18:	I read somewhere that most laugh tracks were recorded decades ago and just reused over and over, like recorded in the 50s. so you were hearing mostly dead people laughing --- "How come you can believe in God but not Bigfoot?" V-E-G-Y https://imgur.com/AqR3aeX https://imgur.com/vvuUXpp https://imgur.com/r9xK2NR <cite>glitteringfairy posted [p:910254649] in Was Malcol... [t:77079721]...</cite> <quote>I read somewhere that most laugh tracks were recorded decades ago and just reused over and over, like recorded in the 50s. so you were hearing mostly dead people laughing</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ViewtifulGrave 10/10/18 12:08:04 AM #19:	YoshitoKikuchi posted... ViewtifulGrave posted... YoshitoKikuchi posted... ViewtifulGrave posted... Most shows throughout the 80s and 90s had live studio audiences. Laugh tracks didnt really become big until the 00s. I'm using laugh track and studio audience synonymously, but I am referring to audience laughter. Theres an audible and visible difference between the two. You're not getting it. I'm saying live action sitcoms without any laughter. Regardless of if it is studio audience or laugh track. Malcolm didn't have any laughter. I knew what you were talking about. Just throwing in my two cents. --- You enjoy teaching high schoolers, and I'll enjoy creating my crappy manga. Let's see where we both are in a year. TheDoorMouse Update https://imgur.com/vz0c9xf <cite>ViewtifulGrave posted [p:910268723] in Was Malcol... [t:77079721]...</cite> <quote><cite>YoshitoKikuchi posted...</cite> <quote><cite>ViewtifulGrave posted...</cite> <quote><cite>YoshitoKikuchi posted...</cite> <quote><cite>ViewtifulGrave posted...</cite> <quote>Most shows throughout the 80s and 90s had live studio audiences. Laugh tracks didnt really become big until the 00s.</quote> I'm using laugh track and studio audience synonymously, but I am referring to audience laughter.</quote> Theres an audible and visible difference between the two.</quote> You're not getting it. I'm saying live action sitcoms without any laughter. Regardless of if it is studio audience or laugh track. Malcolm didn't have any laughter.</quote> I knew what you were talking about. Just throwing in my two cents.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
EnterTheTekken 10/10/18 12:20:37 AM #20:	Ruvan22 posted... Did All in the family have one? It did. <cite>EnterTheTekken posted [p:910269204] in Was Malcol... [t:77079721]...</cite> <quote><cite>Ruvan22 posted...</cite> <quote>Did All in the family have one?</quote> It did.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
RiderofHogs 10/10/18 12:25:21 AM #21:	Ruvan22 posted... Did All in the family have one? Yes. --- I hath returned. <cite>RiderofHogs posted [p:910269351] in Was Malcol... [t:77079721]...</cite> <quote><cite>Ruvan22 posted...</cite> <quote>Did All in the family have one?</quote> Yes.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
pegusus123456 10/10/18 12:28:27 AM #22:	cmiller4642 posted... Remember when the "audience" used to go WOOOOOOOOO when 2 characters kissed? Full House was notorious for that. I don't know why my brain made the connections it did, but now I want to see a porn parody of Full House with the laugh track intact. Just a full sex scene with the WOOOOOOOOOOOOs and the cheering. ViewtifulGrave posted... YoshitoKikuchi posted... ViewtifulGrave posted... YoshitoKikuchi posted... ViewtifulGrave posted... Most shows throughout the 80s and 90s had live studio audiences. Laugh tracks didnt really become big until the 00s. I'm using laugh track and studio audience synonymously, but I am referring to audience laughter. Theres an audible and visible difference between the two. You're not getting it. I'm saying live action sitcoms without any laughter. Regardless of if it is studio audience or laugh track. Malcolm didn't have any laughter. I knew what you were talking about. Just throwing in my two cents. Every single time someone wants to point out the difference between a laugh track and a studio audiences, it's safe to assume that they shouldn't. Just throwing in my two cents. --- https://imgur.com/Er6TT https://imgur.com/Er6TT https://imgur.com/Er6TT So? I deeded to some gay porn. It doesn't mean anything. - Patty_Fleur <cite>pegusus123456 posted [p:910269474] in Was Malcol... [t:77079721]...</cite> <quote><cite>cmiller4642 posted...</cite> <quote>Remember when the "audience" used to go WOOOOOOOOO when 2 characters kissed? Full House was notorious for that.</quote> I don't know why my brain made the connections it did, but now I want to see a porn parody of Full House with the laugh track intact. Just a full sex scene with the WOOOOOOOOOOOOs and the cheering. <cite>ViewtifulGrave posted...</cite> <quote><cite>YoshitoKikuchi posted...</cite> <quote><cite>ViewtifulGrave posted...</cite> <quote><cite>YoshitoKikuchi posted...</cite> <quote><cite>ViewtifulGrave posted...</cite> <quote>Most shows throughout the 80s and 90s had live studio audiences. Laugh tracks didnt really become big until the 00s.</quote> I'm using laugh track and studio audience synonymously, but I am referring to audience laughter.</quote> Theres an audible and visible difference between the two.</quote> You're not getting it. I'm saying live action sitcoms without any laughter. Regardless of if it is studio audience or laugh track. Malcolm didn't have any laughter.</quote> I knew what you were talking about. Just throwing in my two cents.</quote> Every single time someone wants to point out the difference between a laugh track and a studio audiences, it's safe to assume that they shouldn't. Just throwing in my two cents.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ninjarobot_22 10/10/18 12:28:39 AM #23:	cmiller4642 posted... Remember when the "audience" used to go WOOOOOOOOO when 2 characters kissed? Full House was notorious for that. The audience reactions on Married With Children were the best. <cite>ninjarobot_22 posted [p:910269479] in Was Malcol... [t:77079721]...</cite> <quote><cite>cmiller4642 posted...</cite> <quote>Remember when the "audience" used to go WOOOOOOOOO when 2 characters kissed? Full House was notorious for that.</quote> The audience reactions on Married With Children were the best.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ViewtifulGrave 10/10/18 5:25:04 PM #24:	pegusus123456 posted... Every single time someone wants to point out the difference between a laugh track and a studio audiences, it's safe to assume that they shouldn't. Just throwing in my two cents. Thats cool. --- You enjoy teaching high schoolers, and I'll enjoy creating my crappy manga. Let's see where we both are in a year. TheDoorMouse Update https://imgur.com/vz0c9xf <cite>ViewtifulGrave posted [p:910308160] in Was Malcol... [t:77079721]...</cite> <quote><cite>pegusus123456 posted...</cite> <quote>Every single time someone wants to point out the difference between a laugh track and a studio audiences, it's safe to assume that they shouldn't. Just throwing in my two cents.</quote> Thats cool.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
jborgan 10/10/18 5:47:19 PM #25:	The creator of MASH didn't want a laugh track, because he didn't think setting was appropriate for one, but the studio overruled him. They compromised and didn't have a laugh track when they were in the operating room. --- http://www.last.fm/user/jborgan <cite>jborgan posted [p:910309310] in Was Malcol... [t:77079721]...</cite> <quote>The creator of MASH didn't want a laugh track, because he didn't think setting was appropriate for one, but the studio overruled him. They compromised and didn't have a laugh track when they were in the operating room.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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