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Paula-Abdul-Jabbar OP t1_jdwcbs6 wrote

Reply to comment by testingtor in What do you think the issue with modern sitcoms is? (Discussion) by Paula-Abdul-Jabbar

Maybe not more real, but more of a distinct personality? I don't quite know how to describe it, but I feel the same way about characters on 30 Rock. They're pretty much literal cartoons, but I never for a second don't believe them. Whether that's due to writing or acting, I'm not sure.

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Seeking_the_Grail t1_jdwuawj wrote

Do you think maybe nostalgia is a part of it?

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Paula-Abdul-Jabbar OP t1_jdwv78n wrote

I don't. I'm 26, and didn't grow up watching shows like Everybody Loves Raymond, but when I watch it now compared to modern sitcoms I see a clear difference in quality even though I don't even really like a show like Raymond.

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Stinkycheese8001 t1_jdysprd wrote

He himself didn’t feel real, but his interactions and relationships with his friends made sense. It why chemistry is so important.

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