ep#006–Sitcom Structure

EP #006– Sitcom Structure

In this, our sixth podcast episode, I discuss the basic six beat Sitcom Structure.

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EPISODE #006–Sitcom Structure

RUN TIME about 17 minutes

The show is divided into four parts.

PART ONE: The Story

• That which holds things together

PART TWO: The Topic of the Week.  

• SitCom Basic Structure, in 6 Beats:
• 1. The Problem Is Introduced
• 2. The Problem Becomes Complicated
• 3. the Promblem EXPLODES
• ACT BREAK
• 4. The What To Do Scene
• 5. High Comedy Scene
• 6. Resloution.

PART THREE: Your Questions

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PART FOUR: Your Homework

Here’s your homework:

• Watch Sit Com, and look for the 6 beats

EPISODE RELEASE SCHEDULE

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READING SUGGESTION

Here’s a book I highly suggest you have. (And yes, I get rewarded through Amazon’s Affiliate program. That helps pay the costs of bringing this to you.)

The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network and Cable TV Shows, 1946-Present