In Living Color likely inspired MAD TV and a lot of other sketch comedies; and indirectly kept (horrifically written and low rated) black sitcoms marketable post-Cosby. Also in retrospect had a fairly deep cast. Noreen from Seinfeld doing Kinison is quite the time capsule.
The Office I Love Lucy All In The Family Three's Company Sex and the City (yes, and I'm a guy) Honorable Mention: Carol Burnett, Jeffersons, Taxi, Cheers, Mad About You, Seinfeld (a bit overrated, though-Seinfeld can't act), Parks and Recreation
You'll get no disagreement from me. It always amazed me how he could keep a straight face when nobody else could.
I've been watching 3rd Rock From The Sun and to me it's easily the funniest sitcom ever It's so underrated
Its been forever since I watched this............gotta go back and watch. Kristen Johnston was a smoke show
I gotta add Impractical Jokers to this list. I agree with Family Guy, All in the Family, Barney Miller, and my all-time favorite, Hogan's Heroes!
All in the Family The Larry Sanders Show Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In Bob Newhart The Smothers Brothers If you are looking for some genuine laughs, watch the video below of George Carlin giving his speech as the guest of the National Press Club on May 19, 1999. Carlin was one of the best at his craft who ever lived.