The 'laugh track' was invented in the 1950s for TV shows.
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Laugh tracks were used to simulate the feel of a live audience and cue viewers when something is funny. They became widespread in sitcoms because they helped pacing and made jokes land more consistently at home.
🤯 "The 'laugh track' was invented in the 1950s for TV shows — artificial joy before social media perfected it."