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All of us like a good laugh and our TVs often turn out to be pretty good at giving us a hearty laugh. Surely, there have been times when you have spilled your dinner or rolled off the couch laughing. Comedians on TV have on so many days cheered things up in our homes. Some of them are so funny, the very thought of any joke of theirs often brings a smile to your face even years later. That’s what makes comedians so endearing and the shows they appear in absolutely unforgettable. We bring you some of America’s funniest TV shows.
The Office
The Office premiered on March 24, 2005, and shot up the popularity charts.
Featuring Steve Carell and Rain Wilson in the leading roles, it’s an American mockumentary created by Greg Daniels.
Based on the 2001 British series, the Dunder Mifflin Scranton Branch office led by the manager, Michael Scott played by Steve Carell goes through a roller-coaster ride of adventure and romance.
The Simpsons
The Simpsons premiered on December 17, 1989. Dan Castellaneta and Nancy Cartwright do the voiceover for this smashingly popular cartoon satire’s leading characters, Homer and Margie Simpson.
It’s a hilarious take on the travails of the Simpson couple as they raise Bart, Lisa, and baby Maggie in the city of Springfield.
The episodes often carry powerful messages pertinent to life today.
Seinfeld
Seinfeld struck an instant chord with American viewers after it premiered on July 5, 1989.
Jerry Seinfeld and Julia Louis-Dreyfus perform the lead roles in this sitcom created by Larry David and Jerry Seinfeld himself.
The show has an apartment block in Manhattan’s Upper West Side as the backdrop and it features a fictionalized version of Seinfeld.
Seinfeld and his acquaintances including George Costanza, his best friend, face truly hilarious situations as they bungle through life.
Friends
Since its premiere on September 22, 1994, there’s been no looking back for this sitcom created by David Crane and Marta Kauffman.
This series made Jennifer Aniston a household name. What made the show even more popular was its theme song sung wonderfully by the Rembrandts.
The episodes are a comic portrayal of the romantic life of the characters as well as their career issues.
Each of the six characters has multiple dates and relationships making things pretty quirky.
Parks and Recreation
Parks and Recreation premiered on April 9, 2009, and has made a place in our hearts ever since then.
This sitcom was created by Greg Daniels and Michael Schur.
The series takes us through the experiences of Leslie Knope, played by Amy Poehler, a cheerful mid-level bureaucrat as she and her department of parks in Pawnee take up random projects to make their city better.
Conclusion
These funny TV shows have brightened things up after a tough day so often. They have been the best stress busters. No wonder we have simply adored these shows and the characters that appeared on them. We hope to continue rolling off our sofas in the days ahead with new shows being aired. Keep them coming!
