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A comedy show which is predominantly short sketches, often related. Also known as a Sketch Show, it's a descendant of the [[Variety Show]]. |
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Latest revision as of 14:58, 11 December 2016
A comedy show which is predominantly short sketches, often related. Also known as a Sketch Show, it's a descendant of the Variety Show.
They usually have a stable of comic stereotypes, used in a series of sketches, with no continuity. Each show will include a few sketches about each of the iconic characters interspersed with one-off sketches.
Particularly successful sketches may be spun-off into a Sitcom or a movie (such is the case of Saturday Night Live, Kids in The Hall, and SCTV).
The show may include musical numbers or a stand-up act, but only as a minor element. Sometimes, when the various iconic characters are shown interacting, the show may border on being a plotless Sitcom. Conversely, a Negative Continuity Sitcom may be accused of being a Sketch Show.
Compare with Variety Show
Pages in category "Sketch Comedy"
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