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Plot Summary:
The lives of a wildly eclectic group of people are intertwined through the place they all call home, a fabled Hollywood apartment building, El Capitan, which they've dubbed "The Captain." Josh, is a Hollywood whiz kid whose filmmaking career has hit a wall. Just when Josh is about to move back to New York, his accountant-to-the-stars best friend, Marty, convinces him to move into his legendary apartment building.
IMDB Rating: 5.9
IMDB Votes: 406
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration:
Plot tags: tv series pilot
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Loosely Exactly Nicole (2016)
Plot Summary:
Nicole Byer is living the Hollywood dream. Well, Hollywood adjacent – the deep valley to be precise – and it's not so much a dream but a struggle. With the help of her two besties, Veronica and Devin, Nicole will have to navigate the "real world" as she endures humiliating auditions, unpaid electric bills and the romantic battlefield that is Tinder, all while slowly, but surely, finding her voice as a comedian.
IMDB Rating: 5.9
IMDB Votes: 446
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 22 min
Plot tags: hilarious
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Typical Rick (2016)
Plot Summary:
An "Odd Couple" type comedy following the exploits of Gary and Rick, childhood friends from the Midwest who move to Hollywood to chase their dreams well past their prime.
IMDB Rating: 7.3
IMDB Votes: 136
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 99 min
Plot tags: funny
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Mapp & Lucia (1985)
Plot Summary:
Mrs Emmeline Lucas (Lucia) has just moved to the small English town of Tilling where she comes into conflict with the social ambitions of Miss Elizabeth Mapp. Until now, Miss Mapp has led (and controlled) the social life of Tilling, but that was before they met Lucia.
IMDB Rating: 8.4
IMDB Votes: 497
Genere: Comedy
Country: UK
Duration: 60 min
Plot tags:
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Vecinos (2005)
Plot Summary:
Vecinos is a Mexican TV series adapted in 2005 by actor Eugenio Derbez from Spanish TV series Aquí no hay quien viva. The series portrays the life of everyday people in Mexican barrios, where anything can be found — the jealous housewife, the spinster, the strange family, etc. Each episode features the interactions between these peculiar neighbors, where they deal with problems both real and imagined, such as ghosts, treasures, ripoffs, fights, etc.
IMDB Rating: 7.3
IMDB Votes: 383
Genere: Comedy
Country: Mexico
Duration: 30 min
Plot tags: sincere, feel good, humorous, captivating
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The Duck Factory (1984)
Plot Summary:
The Duck Factory is a 1984 NBC television series produced by MTM Enterprises that is perhaps most notable for being Jim Carrey's first lead role in a Hollywood production. The show was co-created by Allan Burns. The premiere episode introduces Skip Tarkenton, a somewhat naive and optimistic young man who has come to Hollywood looking for a job as a cartoonist. When he arrives at a low-budget animation company called Buddy Winkler Productions, he finds out Buddy Winkler has just died, and the company desperately needs new blood. So Skip gets an animation job at the firm, which is nicknamed "The Duck Factory" as their main cartoon is "The Dippy Duck Show". Other Duck Factory employees seen regularly on the show were man-of-a-thousand-cartoon voices Wally Wooster; comedy writer Marty Fenneman; artists Brooks Carmichael and Roland Culp, editor Andrea Lewin, and business manager Aggie Aylesworth. Buddy Winkler Productions was now owned by his young, ditzy widow, Mrs Sheree Winkler, who had been married to Buddy for all of three weeks before his death. The Duck Factory lasted thirteen episodes; it premiered April 12, 1984. The show initially aired at 9:30 on Thursday nights, directly after Cheers, and replaced Buffalo Bill on NBC's schedule. Jay Tarses, an actor on The Duck Factory, had been the co-creator and executive producer of Buffalo Bill, which had its final network telecast on Thursday, April 5, 1984.
IMDB Rating: 6.4
IMDB Votes: 309
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 30 min
Plot tags: sitcom
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A Year at the Top (1977)
Plot Summary:
A Year at the Top is an American sitcom which aired for five episodes on CBS in 1977. Produced by T.A.T. Communications Company, the series was created by Heywood Kling and co-executive produced by Don Kirshner and Norman Lear.
IMDB Rating: 7.4
IMDB Votes: 36
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 30 min
Plot tags: sitcom
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Me and My Grandma (2017)
Plot Summary:
A woman moves to Los Angeles to pursue an acting career, with her grandmother in tow.
IMDB Rating: 6.6
IMDB Votes: 68
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration:
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Paul Cruz: Latin Actor (2010)
Plot Summary:
An all American Latin Actor hilariously struggles to fit into the stereotypes of Hollywood while dealing with his alcoholic manager, sex addicted agent, dysfunctional family and bad dates. A satirical look at docuseries and reality shows.
IMDB Rating: 7.6
IMDB Votes: 30
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 30 min
Plot tags: sitcom, hispanic, mockumentary
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Premium Blend (1997)
Plot Summary:
Season 6 is hosted by Wanda Sykes and infused with all the excitement of a night at the clubs, this isn't ordinary stand-up; it's Premium Blend.
IMDB Rating: 6.0
IMDB Votes: 134
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 30 min
Plot tags: non fiction, live comedy
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Out All Night (1992)
Plot Summary:
Out All Night is an American sitcom that aired on NBC from September 19, 1992 to July 9, 1993 for one season. The series stars Patti LaBelle, and was created by Andy Borowitz, Susan Borowitz, and Rob Edwards.
IMDB Rating: 7.7
IMDB Votes: 196
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 30 min
Plot tags: sitcom
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The Joey Bishop Show (1961)
Plot Summary:
The Joey Bishop Show is an American sitcom starring entertainer Joey Bishop. The series premiered in September 1961 on NBC where it aired for three seasons. The series then moved to CBS for its final season. Executive produced by Danny Thomas, The Joey Bishop Show is a spin-off of Thomas' series The Danny Thomas Show.
IMDB Rating: 6.6
IMDB Votes: 351
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 30 min
Plot tags: sitcom, retro
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My Gimpy Life (2011)
Plot Summary:
The awkward adventures of a driven actress trying to navigate Hollywood in a wheelchair.
IMDB Rating: 7.6
IMDB Votes: 341
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 6 min
Plot tags: sincere, touching, semi serious, humorous, realistic, uplifting, thought provoking, psychological, captivating
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George and Mildred (1976)
Plot Summary:
George and Mildred is a British sitcom produced by Thames Television that aired from 1976 to 1979. It was a spin-off from Man About the House and starred Brian Murphy and Yootha Joyce as an ill-matched married couple, George and Mildred Roper. The premise of the series had George and Mildred leaving their flat as depicted in Man About the House and moving to a modern, upmarket housing estate. Their arrival horrifies their snobbish neighbour Jeffrey Fourmile, an estate agent who despairs that the Ropers' presence will devalue his home. It was written by Brian Cooke and Johnnie Mortimer. Like many sitcoms of the day, George and Mildred was also turned into a film, which was dedicated to actress Yootha Joyce who died suddenly in 1980, just as the cast had been looking forward to recording a sixth series.
IMDB Rating: 7.2
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Comedy
Country: UK
Duration: 30 min
Plot tags: sitcom
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Real Rob (2015)
Plot Summary:
Centers around comedian Rob Schneider's real life while living in Hollywood.
IMDB Rating: 6.3
IMDB Votes: 3000
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 30 min
Plot tags: humorous, not serious, sincere, realistic, sitcom, dark comedy, independent film, mockumentary
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Development Hell (2013)
Plot Summary:
The story of a failed director and his hodgepodge crew as they search, in vain, for fame and success in the crazy world of Hollywood.
IMDB Rating: 8.3
IMDB Votes: 326
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration:
Plot tags: humorous, realistic, not serious, captivating, fake documentary, cult film
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Breaking & Entering (2013)
Plot Summary:
Breaking & Entering is an independent series about three friends seeking to enter Hollywood by breaking their backs working as assistants. B&E is based on and inspired by the lives of industry assistants who live and work in REAL HOLLYWOOD with NO ENTOURAGE. B&E speaks to the willingness to do whatever it takes to PAY YOUR DUES for your dreams while asking at what cost?.
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Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 22 min
Plot tags: humorous, realistic, not serious, captivating
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Jenny (1997)
Plot Summary:
Jenny is an American sitcom that aired on NBC from 1997 to 1998. The series was intended to be a star vehicle for Playboy Playmate Jenny McCarthy. It was rated TV-MA.
IMDB Rating: 4.3
IMDB Votes: 155
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 30 min
Plot tags: sitcom, humorous, realistic, semi serious
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So NoTORIous (2006)
Plot Summary:
So Notorious, sometimes stylized So NoTORIous, is an American sitcom on VH1, loosely based on the life of actress Tori Spelling. The series debuted on April 2, 2006 and despite lasting only ten episodes, received substantial acclaim from critics.
IMDB Rating: 7.3
IMDB Votes: 585
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 30 min
Plot tags: humorous, realistic, witty, semi serious, sitcom, parody, biting, suspense
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Hollywood Acting Studio (2013)
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"Hollywood Acting Studio" follows Professor LaFrange, a failed Hollywood hopeful, and his attempts to teach "blockbuster cinema acting" to his community college acting class. LaFrange teaches his class the secrets to auditioning, working on a green screen, working with a child actor, and even filming a sex scene, using summer blockbuster titles as his source material. Using a slew of unorthodox and even abusive techniques, LaFrange prepares his class for the cold unforgiving world of Hollywood.
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Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration:
Plot tags: humorous, realistic, not serious, light
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Fat Actress (2005)
Plot Summary:
Fat Actress is an American sitcom television series starring Kirstie Alley. It aired on Showtime in the United States in the spring of 2005, on Movie Central in Western Canada, The Movie Network in Eastern Canada, FX in the UK, Network Ten in Australia and VOX and Das Vierte in Germany. The series was created and written by Kirstie Alley and Brenda Hampton. The show was not picked up for a second season despite early reports from Showtime stating it had been in talks.
IMDB Rating: 6.1
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 60 min
Plot tags: sitcom, humorous, realistic, witty, not serious, offbeat, mockumentary, campy
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Barely Famous (2015)
Plot Summary:
Introducing "Barely Famous": a docu-style comedy series. This show explores the hypocrisy of reality TV by centering around two sisters who say they would never do a reality show, but are being filmed by a camera crew. Over the course of the season, we’ll follow Erin and Sara as they navigate the treacherous LA waters of building a career, dating, and simultaneously trying to prove that they’re “normal”. Each episode of Barely Famous will skewer Hollywood stereotypes and comment on the world of celebrity through the eyes of two D-Listers, desperately trying to insist they don’t care about “Lists” while also trying to get on the A-List. By breaking the 4th wall and occasionally telling both the crew and network to cut, no reality convention is too sacred, and our girls point out the absurdity of the medium itself.
IMDB Rating: 7.1
IMDB Votes: 476
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 21 min
Plot tags: parody, humorous, captivating, realistic, semi serious, mockumentary, biting, suspense
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The Minor Accomplishments of Jackie Woodman (2006)
Plot Summary:
Two 'thirty-something' women's willful ignorance, fleeting confidence, poor judgment and self-loathing constantly get in the way of their success.
IMDB Rating: 8.4
IMDB Votes: 420
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration:
Plot tags: humorous, cynical, captivating, light, entertaining, realistic, not serious
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Mulaney (2014)
Plot Summary:
Set in New York, and based on the life and stand-up comedy of John Mulaney, this multi-camera laffer follows an aspiring comedian coming of age under the influence of his boss, his roommates and his neighbors.
IMDB Rating: 4.1
IMDB Votes: 3000
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 30 min
Plot tags: sitcom, humorous, witty, semi serious, light, clever, realistic
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Mad House (2014)
Plot Summary:
Taylor needs roommates like whoa! She conjures up a Craigslist post she is sure will bring out the awesomest individuals Portland has to offer. That's not necessarily what happens. After the extreme crazies and killers from Craigslist are eliminated, Taylor is left with two choices, Max and some guy with the last name Heister. With a little nudge from her bestie Candice, Taylor invites them into her world and chaos ensues. Mad House follows the amaze-ick adventures of Taylor, Max, and Heister in their quest to stay positive, stay friends, and stay alive through their first lease! Some roommates are best friends, some are worst enemies, some break all laws of physics and human nature. Join this dubious trio as they stumble upon adventure, pandemonium, and unprecedented awkwardness...even for Portland. Taking weird to a whole new level.
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Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration:
Plot tags: humorous, realistic, not serious
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Clark and Michael (2007)
Plot Summary:
Clark and Michael is a CBS Internet television series created by and starring Clark Duke and Michael Cera. The series takes the form of a mockumentary following Duke and Cera's ambitions to write and sell a pilot for a television series.
IMDB Rating: 8.5
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration:
Plot tags: mockumentary, humorous, not serious, sitcom, feel good, clever, realistic, alternative comedy, fake documentary
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Real Husbands of Hollywood (2013)
Plot Summary:
Comedian and actor, Kevin Hart teams up with BET Networks to bring viewers one of the funniest shows on television "Real Husbands of Hollywood". The semi-scripted series is the fakest reality show ever following these men of Hollywood along their surreal lives. Enjoy the ride as these guys take on all things, from the husband's point of view. You may recognize some situations or characters from those other reality shows.
IMDB Rating: 7.7
IMDB Votes: 4000
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 21 min
Plot tags: parody, humorous, mockumentary, feel good, captivating, light, funny, sitcom, realistic, not serious
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Cooper Barrett's Guide to Surviving Life (2016)
Plot Summary:
As Cooper Barrett struggles to survive each of life’s many challenges, he guides us through the often-messy, always-hilarious ordeal, so that our lives don’t have to be nearly the entertaining disaster that Cooper’s is turning out to be.
IMDB Rating: 6.3
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 30 min
Plot tags: sitcom, humorous, funny, light, feel good, captivating, entertaining
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The Neighborhood (2018)
Plot Summary:
The nicest guy in the Midwest moves his family into a tough neighborhood in Los Angeles where not everyone appreciates his extreme neighborliness. That includes their new next-door neighbor Calvin.
IMDB Rating: 6.7
IMDB Votes: 9000
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 30 min
Plot tags: humorous, funny, light, entertaining, sitcom, feel good, captivating
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Grown Folks (2017)
Plot Summary:
Two blue-collar couples share a duplex while navigating life, marriage and friendship.
IMDB Rating: 6.2
IMDB Votes: 43
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration:
Plot tags: funny, feel good, captivating, entertaining, satirical, sitcom, semi serious
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Mary + Jane (2016)
Plot Summary:
Jordan and Paige are two twenty-something best friends who run an all-female weed delivery service in Los Angeles. Filled with funny, raw and bizarre adventures, the show explores the uncharted territory as Los Angeles comes out of the Green Closet and gets into high and higher times.
IMDB Rating: 5.5
IMDB Votes: 569
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 21 min
Plot tags: feel good, captivating, entertaining, satirical, semi serious