The two TV shows I watched was The Andy Griffith show, and Rob and Big.
Although I don't watch older tv shows often, I had seen TAGS before, and knew it was hilarious. I actually laughed through almost the whole episode, and came to really appreciate old TV humor! I chose Rob and Big, because it is also more of a comic show, just in a "reality" way. I thought the two would be a good comparison because TAGS is a classic comic show from the 60's, while Rob and Big shows how today's tv has turned to "reality" for its entertainment.
Some things I noticed while watching TAGS, was the use of analogies! That seems to be the main form of comedy. Rob and Big, on the other hand (which is about two best friends who physically are complete opposites- Rob is short and small, while Big is tall andhuge) are always out trying new adventures- going to mini horse shows, taking trips, etc... and their comic performance is based on real activities that they do.
I also sat down and was talking to my Dad about tv from the past and tv today. He said something that really got my mind turning- comic relief in older shows is based off of alot of gestures and blunt jokes- while alot of today's comic relief comes from more intellectual comedy (if that makes sense).
Please post any comments/questions/suggestions on what I've had to say.
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I'm with you completely on not knowing a whole lot about older TV shows, mainly because I didn't grow up during the time period they were on, and there's so much more available on TV today that seems more appealing. I however, also agree with you on your findings of how comedic these older TV shows actually were. I too watched an episode of TAGS and found it to be very entertaining, however the shows seemed to be based on so much simpler "drama" than TV shows today. Your dad is correct though about the over dramaticized gestures used as comedy tactics in older TV than today. People tend to rely more on actual everyday life as basis of humor in TV today.
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