<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2104867/open_sms">Send us a Text Message.</a>Jessica and Zach attempt to answer the question that has plagued philosophers for millennia: What makes a tv show a sitcom? Is it the three cameras, the laugh track, press photos of the principal cast hugging while wearing matching shirts? Or perhaps sitcoms are more than the sum of their parts.  In this episode we explore the history of sitcoms, create our own framework for what makes a sitcom a sitcom, and then play everyone&apos;s new favorite game: &quot;Is It A Sitcom?!&quot;. Some shows discussed include:<ul><li>Everybody Loves Raymond</li><li>Parks and Recreation</li><li>30 Rock</li><li>Seinfeld</li><li>The Good Place</li><li>Stranger With Candy</li><li>Rick &amp; Morty</li><li>The Simpsons </li><li>&amp; Many More</li></ul><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/BecauseItWasOn">Support the Show.</a>Please consider supporting the show on <a href='https://www.patreon.com/BecauseItWasOn'>Patreon. </a> Follow us on social media: <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@becauseitwason?_t=8ZZPycFCjsI&amp;_r=1'>TikTok</a> (this is where we are most active!) <a href='https://www.facebook.com/100088949087596/'>Facebook</a> <a href='https://instagram.com/becauseitwason?igshid=NDk5N2NlZjQ='>Instagram</a>

Gay Vampires and Sad Ghosts: Immortality in Sitcoms

Because It Was On is the ultimate podcast for sitcom lovers. BIWO is like that fancy film podcast, but for people who like to talk about that episode of 'Saved by the Bell' where Jessie gets addicted to caffeine pills. Join hosts Jessica and Zach as they explore the most memorable episodes of beloved television classics. With insightful analysis, Jessica and Zach unravel the social politics tucked into 22 minute TV shows. Tune in for engaging discussions and a nostalgic journey through the zany world of sitcoms.