Comedy Legend Jerry Seinfeld Criticizes Decline of Comedy on Television
In a recent interview with David Remnick for the New Yorker Radio Hour, comedy icon Jerry Seinfeld expressed his concerns about the state of comedy on television. Seinfeld, known for his hit sitcom “Seinfeld,” attributed the decline of quality comedy to what he called “the extreme left and P.C. crap” as well as the fear of offending others.
Seinfeld reminisced about a time when people would come home and watch popular comedies like Cheers, M*A*S*H, Mary Tyler Moore, and All in the Family, highlighting the lack of quality comedy on television today. He believes that the interference of committees and groups in the writing process is killing comedy and limiting the freedom of expression.
Despite his criticisms, Seinfeld praised stand-up comedians for their ability to push boundaries without fear of repercussions. He called for a return to the freedom of expression in comedy and a focus on making people laugh again.
Seinfeld’s comments have sparked a conversation about the current state of comedy in television and the impact of political correctness on the industry. As one of the most successful comedians of all time, Seinfeld’s words carry weight in the comedy world.
Fans of Seinfeld and comedy enthusiasts alike are eager to see if his call for a return to quality comedy will be heeded by networks and producers. Will television comedy once again become a place where creativity and humor thrive? Only time will tell.
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