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Theory and just a tease of what else you will see as you get really excited and you look forward to the history of the sitcom which premieres at 9:00 p.m. tonight. >> you had such a fun assignment. i have to say im pretty jealous that you get to visit the sites of our favorite sitcoms. >> "history of the sitcom" premieres with back-to-back episodes at 9:00 and 10:00 p.m. eastern. you will want want to miss that. >> pfizer prepares for another round of booster shot, the data doesnt show the need ...

Separate winners from losers and make midcourse corrections. but you cant cut all comedies from the same cookie cutters. all you can hope is every night turns out like thursday. >> yo, angela! >> next. >> how rude. >> hes quick. ill give him that. >> all of television said, oh, well, maybe the sitcoms are alive again. and thats all that it took. it took one success. >> a few years from now, something new may tempt the people who pick what we see. but its a very safe guess that whatever gets hot ...

Right up there, you know, they faded in the sunlight. you can see signs of how they use these for other things. but they make sure theres always a house if they want to make it seem like a neighborhood. you can see another house in the background but youd never know that was the main house for a different show. all of that is here during the tour here at warner brothers. its fascinating. and so for all the people who want to know more about sitcoms, relive some of those moments we love. "history...

>> when "laverne & shirley" made a guest appearance, one of the cameramen said, look at this two shot. thats a series. >> shamele, shamozle -- hossenfere incorporated. >> tuesday night between 8:00 and 9:00 is called the death spot, death to any program that dares to go head-on against abcs "happy days" and "laverne & shirley." >> "laverne & shirley" was one of the few sitcoms that debuted as number one. >> the absolute top number one show this season is "laverne & shirley." a seemingly harmless...

That was at the time one-third of the country. >> ooh! what is this stuff? >> the sweater is angora. >> well, its wonderful. >> the machine that was nbc in the 90s for comedy was untouchable. >> youre not from around here, are you? >> it generated so much viewership and money and awards. >> you do not need this. >> its the top of our wedding cake. >> were not -- its not a scrapbook, its a freezer. >> no! >> we were all kind of part of this chapter in television where we realized we were in the r...

Laughing at in situations you cant get enough of. since the beginning of television, sitcoms have kept generations of americans smiling and help navigate an ever changing cultural landscape. now "the history of the sitcom" brings us a behind the scenes look at your favorites across the decades. >> those were not real people but they entertained and we liked them. >> sit down. >> when you get to "father knows best" its really patriarch cal. >> quiet even at home. i can use it. >> played bud. bud ...

But, you know, these guys will get a taste. i guess, its a little bit like, you know, getting a -- a -- a glimpse or, maybe, just a taste of something at a -- at a nice restaurant. then, youre -- then, youre kind of ushered out. but, you know, one day, they might be going -- some of these people might be going orbital, as well. >> all right. fascinating discussion. we are going to be continuing it, obviously, in through tomorrow when the launch happens. leroy chiou, myles obrien, thank you so mu...

>> but i am analyzing my options unlike your wing-it approach i like to plan a strategy, like a general leading his troops into battle. >> checkmate, schwarzkopf. >> i think "frasier" stands as the single most successful spinoff, at least in the history of sitcoms. >> and the emmy goes to "frasier." >> "frasier." >> "frasier." >> we were lightning hot and it was critical for us to be leading the way, not just following. ♪ >> "friends" is about that time in your life when your friends are your ...

Late night. sitcoms are a measure of our times. >> its me. eddy, only im edie now. >> and in many cases theyre fighting for reform. >> if you put something in your show thats shocking and radical, the hope is in five years time its going to become more normal. >> reporter: so here are five shows that blazed trails in social justice. starting with "all in the family". >>? the 1970s the run away hit held a mirror up to old dated views and all but demanded change. >> now i suppose youre going tell ...

Scientist. and "history of the sitcom" is bringing you all the stories behind your favorite sitcoms. heres a preview. >> you come home, turn on that television. what do you want? you want comedy. there you go. situation comedy. >> laughter opens you up. we get to know these sitcom characters. they are your friends. >> we all share these experiences. >> laughter is a great way to deal with a tricky world. >> discussing race in a sitcom, you can take new ideas. >> oh, hi neighbor. >> you hope that...