Monthly Archives: July 2021

By: Elvie Sellers With the current push and need for representation within today’s modern day society, one show in particular which I believe touches on many issues we have learned about in COM 318 is Mindy Kaling’s and Lane Fisher’s … Continue reading →

Looking back on That ’70s Show, it is impossible to ignore the overwhelming blatant racism, homophobia, and gender discrimination that occurs throughout the series.  The show, which was filmed in the 90s, accurately portrayed the ’70s, but utilized inappropriate and offensive language … Continue reading →

Brooklyn Nine-Nine, a police-procedure centered sitcom that garnered a cult following recently decided to stop production of the show following the unrest caused from the death of George Floyd and polarization of police public opinion. In an interview with people … Continue reading →

By: Lexi Zyskowski Only mentioned on “very special episodes” or not mentioned at all, mental illness and mental health have been taboo topics in both American television and society until very recently. As celebrities, athletes, and companies have become more … Continue reading →

Scrubs is a hospital sitcom that built off of and paid homage to the shows that came before it (General Hospital and M*A*S*H). Although many of the jokes and gags are seen as offensive today, the show was still progressive … Continue reading →

By: Isaiah Parente The Griffin family. From the left: Chris, Peter, Stewie (in baby carrier), Lois, Meg, and Brian (dog in front). 19 seasons and over 350 episodes the adult animated sitcom has had an impact on the world but … Continue reading →

By: Adelaide Brown Watching Saturday Night Live skits via YouTube is one of my favorite ways to procrastinate on a Sunday afternoon. They are short enough that I do not feel like I am wasting too much time and the … Continue reading →

People describe puberty as being one of the most “awkward” phases of your life because you are still trying to figure out your body but Netflix’s new animated comedy Big Mouth reminds you how going through puberty can be really disgusting. Created … Continue reading →

By: Elvie Sellers During the year 1989, the Berlin Wall came crumbling down, the Iron Curtain came to an end, and the first ever episode of The Seinfeld Chronicles aired on NBC. This time period was not only significant in … Continue reading →

The 71 episode American situation comedy Young and Hungry features an aspiring chef seeking employment and a better lifestyle. The Disney Channel star Emily Osment has taken on the lead role in the series. The talented chef chases an opportunity … Continue reading →