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A number of books and articles have been written ranking the best situation comedies of all time.

These have all had something in common--subjective criteria based on the authors'' opinions. This book attempts an objective ranking of the best 100 American sitcoms, based on a mathematical formula taking into account four factors: ratings, longevity, peer acceptance and spawning of other programs (spin-offs).

The authors considered a field of 377 series which met at least one of four criteria: aired for at least three seasons; rated among top 30 series in at least one season; received at least one major Emmy nomination; or spawned at least one other series. A critical essay is provided for each series, along with air dates and cast listings.

The Top 100 American Situation Comedies

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    A Paperback by Mitchell E. Shapiro, Tom Jicha

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      Publisher: McFarland & Co Inc
      Publication Date: 1/30/2015 12:10:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9781476664040, 978-1476664040
      ISBN10: 1476664048

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      A number of books and articles have been written ranking the best situation comedies of all time.

      These have all had something in common--subjective criteria based on the authors'' opinions. This book attempts an objective ranking of the best 100 American sitcoms, based on a mathematical formula taking into account four factors: ratings, longevity, peer acceptance and spawning of other programs (spin-offs).

      The authors considered a field of 377 series which met at least one of four criteria: aired for at least three seasons; rated among top 30 series in at least one season; received at least one major Emmy nomination; or spawned at least one other series. A critical essay is provided for each series, along with air dates and cast listings.

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