{"product_id":"the-top-100-american-situation-comedies-an-objective-ranking-9781476664040","title":"The Top 100 American Situation Comedies: An Objective Ranking","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Mitchell E. Shapiro | Tom Jicha\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: McFarland \u0026amp; Company\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: McFarland \u0026amp; Company\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Television - History \u0026amp; Criticism\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e A number of books and articles have been written ranking the best situation comedies of all time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e These have all had something in common--subjective criteria based on the authors' opinions. This book attempts an objective ranking of the best 100 American sitcoms, based on a mathematical formula taking into account four factors: ratings, longevity, peer acceptance and spawning of other programs (spin-offs).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The authors considered a field of 377 series which met at least one of four criteria: aired for at least three seasons; rated among top 30 series in at least one season; received at least one major Emmy nomination; or spawned at least one other series. A critical essay is provided for each series, along with air dates and cast listings.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Atlantic Books","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46483117244567,"sku":"9781476664040","price":2843.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781476664040.jpg?v=1766318616","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/the-top-100-american-situation-comedies-an-objective-ranking-9781476664040","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}