Following on from Zooo's PhD post, what sitcom or aspect of a sitcom would you like to have a doctorate in? Treat this a proper question as if you were asked to spend 6 six years studying for one. Choose carefully.
For me I think it would be all things Ronnie Barker. Or the BBC sitcoms of the 60s and 70s.
Over to you.
British sitcoms. Full stop.
Seinfeld.
Which degree could lead quickest to being tenured?
I'll do that one, even if it means studying Two Pints *shudder*
The Young Ones Series 1 episode 6
Porridge.
Quote: Curt @ February 22 2009, 10:25 PM GMTWhich degree could lead quickest to being tenured?
I'll do that one, even if it means studying Two Pints *shudder*
No shortcuts, the proper 5+ years of study. That's why you have pick wisely.
Quote: Huge Bear @ February 22 2009, 10:29 PM GMTThe Young Ones Series 1 episode 6
That's the sort of harcore answer I was looking for. Knowing what you like and going after it. Respect is due.
Simpsons. You could easily write a doctorate paper on the Simpsons.
Something with a bit of social/cultural background, e.g.
Sitcom and aspirational America;
Sitcom and race;
But I'd probably choose:
Sitcom and the Thatcher era - The Young Ones, Yes Minister, Only Fools and Horses, The New Statesman.
Or failing that:
"Oo-er Missus - the role of innuendo in British sitcom"
Ooh, all good ideas.
I make notes for future PhD. 
Quote: Badge @ February 22 2009, 11:34 PM GMT"Oo-er Missus - the role of innuendo in British sitcom"
I'd do that.
Quote: NickTheDon @ February 22 2009, 11:36 PM GMTI'd do that.
Fnarr Fnarr
Quote: The Rook @ February 22 2009, 10:11 PM GMTFollowing on from Zooo's PhD post, what sitcom or aspect of a sitcom would you like to have a doctorate in? Treat this a proper question as if you were asked to spend 6 six years studying for one. Choose carefully.
For me I think it would be all things Ronnie Barker. Or the BBC sitcoms of the 60s and 70s.
Over to you.
By the way, you know that famous Two Ronnies sketch, in which Ronnie Barker keeps finishing Ronnie Corbett's sentences? Well, a couple of months ago, I heard an old radio recording of some comedians entertaining the troops, during World War 2, and they were doing the same routine.
Quote: Badge @ February 22 2009, 11:34 PM GMT"Oo-er Missus - the role of innuendo in British sitcom"
I've got some documentaries on that subject actually. Very interesting stuff IMO.
Quote: Aaron @ February 23 2009, 12:22 AM GMTVery interesting stuff IMO.
IMO too. I'm sure it could make a successful doctorate, though there's a good chance someone's pulled it off already.