Category Archives: Television & Media

Entertainment, Music History, Television & Media

The Day MTV Launched: A Look Back at August 1, 1981

Posted on by Spazzy Tees
video killed the radio star
09
Aug

The Birth of MTV MTV, or Music Television, emerged as a groundbreaking concept in the media landscape on August 1, 1981. This new network was the brainchild of the Warner-Amex Satellite Entertainment Company, a partnership that sought to transform how music was consumed and experienced. The vision behind MTV was to not only provide a […]

Continue reading →
Television & Media, Weird History

The World’s Longest TV Laugh Track: How Canned Laughter Became the Soundtrack of Sitcoms

Posted on by Spazzy Tees
laugh track
09
Aug

The Origins of Canned Laughter Canned laughter, a term commonly associated with sitcoms, has its roots in the early days of radio and television. The concept of using recorded laughter to enhance comedic performance dates back to the 1930s. During this period, shows such as “Amos ‘n’ Andy” utilized the audibility of audience engagement to […]

Continue reading →
This site uses cookies to offer you a better browsing experience. By browsing this website, you agree to our use of cookies.
More info