JumpStart by Robb Armstrong for April 18, 1999
Transcript:
Joe: Don't you wish they'd remove the laugh tracks from tv sitcoms? Clarence: Heck no. Clarence: I need to be reminded that I'm watching a comedy! Joe: Why do sitcoms use laugh tracks? clarence: To recreate the "live audience" feel. Tv: Excuse me! do I know you? Joe: It's not working. HAHAHAHA A live audience wouldn't bust a spleen at every eye gesture. joe: Every sex joke...every tv curse word.... clarence: And every goofy sight gag. oh! Is this your cigar? Joe: I wonder what would be left of this "hit comedy" if the laugh track was removed?