comedy

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A genre with light-hearted, humorous plotlines, centered on romantic ideas, such as how true love is able to surmount most obstacles.

A comedy series or special made for television.

A genre of comedy centered on a fixed set of characters who carry over from episode to episode (also known as a sitcom).

A comedic performance in which a comedian performs in front of a live audience, speaking directly to them.

A comedy series or special made for television.

A comedy produced for cinema.

A film, play, or other work that deals with tragic or distressing subject matter in a humorous way.

A comedy produced for cinema.

A series of short, amusing scenes or vignettes, called 'sketches', commonly between one and ten minutes long.

A film, play, or other work that deals with tragic or distressing subject matter in a humorous way.

A type of theatre or film that combines songs, dance, and dialogue in a humorous story.

A style of humor involving exaggerated physical activity which exceeds the boundaries of normal physical comedy.

A comedy with a cheerful and amusing tone, without serious or dark elements.

A comedy film aimed at teenagers and young adults, often set in a high school environment.

A form of comedy focused on the manipulation of the body for a humorous effect.

Comedy that breaks from the traditional joke-telling style and often deals with unconventional or taboo subjects.

A subgenre of comedy film that became popular during the Great Depression, characterized by fast-paced, witty dialogue and farcical situations.

Comedy that deals with sophisticated and witty themes, often in a clever and intellectual way.

Comedy that relies on physical humor, slapstick, and vulgar jokes rather than wit.

A venue where comedians perform live.

A performance or television program intended to make people laugh.

A movie in the comedy genre.

A set of comedy programs with the same title and characters, broadcast in regular intervals.

An actor who specializes in comedic roles.

A writer who specializes in writing scripts for comedies.

A film in the comedy genre.

An actress who specializes in comedic roles.

A short, humorous scene performed by comedians.

A sequence of jokes, stories, or gags performed by a comedian.

A situation so full of mistakes and misunderstandings that it is funny.

A comedy that satirizes the behavior, and particularly the affectations, of a particular social group, especially the upper classes.

To perform comedy, especially stand-up comedy.

To act in a comedic role.