A still from U.S. sitcom "Friends."
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Classic scenes in sitcom history
The History of Comedy
From "I Love Lucy" to "The Office," here's a look at some of the funniest moments in sitcom history.
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A still from U.S. sitcom "Friends."
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Classic scenes in sitcom history
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The man behind our favorite family sitcoms
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Comedian Chris Rock speaks onstage during An Evening of Music, Art, Mischief and Performance to benefit Raising Malawi presented by Madonna at Faena Forum on December 2, 2016 in Miami Beach, Florida. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Bulgari)
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Comedians on parenting
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The one thing Sarah Silverman won't joke about (2010)
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The single most talented performer ... ever?
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LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 30: Actress Tina Fey attends The 22nd Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at The Shrine Auditorium on January 30, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. 25650_018 (Photo by Christopher Polk/Getty Images for Turner)
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Groundbreaking women in comedy
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Carol Burnett on her most iconic sketch (2003)
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She did something 'no other woman had before'
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Andrew Dice Clay 1990
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Andrew 'Dice' Clay defends vulgarity
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Don Rickles 1985 Larry King Live
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Don Rickles makes Larry King cry laughing (1985)
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