Animated sitcom

An animated sitcom is a subgenre of the sitcom that is animated rather than live action.[1]

History

Early history

The Flintstones, which debuted in 1960, is considered the first example of the animated sitcom genre.[2] The similar cartoon The Jetsons, which took place in the future rather than the past, followed in 1962.[2]

Animated sitcoms have been more controversial than traditional cartoons from the onset. The Flintstones was originally oriented at parents, as an animated version of The Honeymooners,[3] though it was primarily popular with children.

In the 1970s, the cartoon Wait Till Your Father Gets Home, often considered an influence on the contemporary Family Guy, debuted and further pushed the envelope. It ran from 1972 to 1974.[4]

The Simpsons and expansion of the genre

In 1987, The Simpsons shorts debuted on Fox's The Tracey Ullman Show.[5] The first full-length episode, "Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire", debuted on December 17, 1989.[6] It remained the sole mainstream adult-oriented animated sitcom until the late 1990s, which saw the debuts of King of the Hill, South Park, Family Guy and Futurama.

21st century

Canadian examples in this genre from the decade include Chilly Beach, Odd Job Jack, and, most recently, Fugget About It.

Adult animation became more popular, premiering shows like American Dad!, The Cleveland Show, Bob's Burgers, Rick and Morty, BoJack Horseman, and Big Mouth.

References

  1. ↑ Mark - Art Institute (7 February 2011). "8 Great Animated Sitcoms That Should've Lasted Longer Than One Season". College Life, Hot Girls, Funny Pics, Sexy Cheerleaders: COED.
  2. 1 2 Cartoon Sitcom Face-Off Archived June 12, 2012, at the Wayback Machine.
  3. ↑ "A Brief History of Flintstones Vitamins". Mental Floss.
  4. ↑ "Wait Till Your Father Gets Home Description - Retro Junk". retrojunk.com.
  5. ↑ "The Debut of the Simpsons - 1987 - Nonstop 80s". nonstop80s.blogspot.com.
  6. ↑ "The Simpsons (TV Series 1989– )". IMDb.
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