Wednesday 12 April 2023

The Sitcom Trials according to AI


(We asked Dall-E by Craiyon to draw The Sitcom Trials logo, and it gave us the above)

We asked ChatGPT for 500 words about The Sitcom Trials. This is what it told us...

The Sitcom Trials is a stage show that brings the best of British comedy to audiences across the country. This unique show is a combination of sketch comedy and theatre, with each performance featuring several mini-sitcoms that are written by up-and-coming writers and performed by professional actors.

The concept of The Sitcom Trials was first created by Kev F Sutherland, a veteran of the UK comedy scene. The show has been running for over 20 years, and it continues to attract audiences of all ages who are looking for a night of laughs and entertainment.

The format of The Sitcom Trials is simple but effective. Each performance features several short sitcoms that are between five and ten minutes long. These sitcoms are written by aspiring writers who are looking for a break in the competitive world of comedy writing. Each sitcom is then performed by a group of professional actors who bring the scripts to life on stage.

The audience is then asked to vote for their favourite sitcom of the night. The winning sitcom then goes through to the final, where it will compete against the winners of other performances. The overall winner of The Sitcom Trials is then awarded a prize, which can include anything from a script commission to a development deal.

The beauty of The Sitcom Trials is that it provides a platform for new and emerging comedy writers to showcase their talent. This is a rare opportunity in the world of comedy, where the competition is fierce and the barriers to entry can be high. The show has launched the careers of many successful writers, including Simon Blackwell (The Thick of It, Veep) and James Cary (Miranda, My Family).

The Sitcom Trials also provides an opportunity for established writers to try out new material in front of a live audience. Many writers use The Sitcom Trials as a testing ground for their ideas, allowing them to refine their scripts and gauge audience reaction before pitching them to producers.

The performances themselves are always hilarious and engaging. The professional actors bring a real energy and enthusiasm to the stage, and they are able to switch seamlessly between different characters and situations. The writing is sharp and witty, with a mix of both traditional and modern sitcom themes and tropes.

The Sitcom Trials has been praised by audiences and critics alike for its originality and quality. It has been described as "a masterclass in sitcom writing and performance" and "the perfect night out for comedy fans". The show has also won several awards, including the Edinburgh Festival Fringe First Award and the Sony Radio Academy Award.

In conclusion, The Sitcom Trials is a unique and entertaining stage show that brings the best of British comedy to audiences across the country. It provides a platform for new and emerging comedy writers to showcase their talent, as well as an opportunity for established writers to try out new material. With its winning combination of sharp writing and engaging performances, The Sitcom Trials is a must-see for any comedy fan.


(We also asked the AI to create a photo of The Sitcom Trials starring Miranda Hart and Kev F Sutherland, and got the above) 



The Sitcom Trials is the comedy show where brand new sitcoms compete and the audience vote for the winner. Format copyright ©2023 Kev F Sutherland.

★★★★ "You will not be disappointed" - The Public Reviews

If you would like to create the next great British situation comedy, The Sitcom Trials is an opportunity for your sitcom to be seen live.

Details of new shows, and our ongoing competition, are to be found here at sitcomtrials.co.uk and on Twitter and Facebook.


See the Best of The Sitcom Trials videos, here.









Sunday 2 April 2023

Top 50 Sitcoms with the shortest titles


Ever wondered what the Top 50 Sitcoms with the shortest titles were? Of course you haven't. Why would you? Still, we indulged this exercise in futility, but instead of wasting a human's time with it, we asked our friendly neighbourhood robot to write the list. Here's what they came up with.

  1. ALF (American)
  2. Are You Being Served? (British)
  3. Bad Education (British)
  4. Barney Miller (American)
  5. Black Books (British)
  6. Blackadder (British)
  7. Cheers (American)
  8. Coupling (British)
  9. Crashing (British)
  10. Curb Your Enthusiasm (American)
  11. Dad's Army (British)
  12. Dear John (American)
  13. Dinosaurs (American)
  14. Fawlty Towers (British)
  15. Fleabag (British)
  16. Frasier (American)
  17. Friends (American)
  18. Full House (American)
  19. Gavin & Stacey (British)
  20. Gimme Gimme Gimme (British)
  21. Girls (American)
  22. Goodnight Sweetheart (British)
  23. Happy Endings (American)
  24. Hi-de-Hi! (British)
  25. Home Improvement (American)
  26. How I Met Your Mother (American)
  27. I Love Lucy (American)
  28. Inbetweeners (British)
  29. IT Crowd (British)
  30. Joey (American)
  31. Keeping Up Appearances (British)
  32. King of Queens (American)
  33. MAS*H (American)
  34. Miranda (British)
  35. Mom (American)
  36. Mr. Bean (British)
  37. New Girl (American)
  38. Parks and Recreation (American)
  39. Peep Show (British)
  40. Perfect Strangers (American)
  41. Scrubs (American)
  42. Seinfeld (American)
  43. Spaced (British)
  44. The Cosby Show (American)
  45. The IT Crowd (British)
  46. The Office (American)
  47. The Office (British)
  48. The Young Ones (British)
  49. Three's Company (American)
  50. Will & Grace (American)

Okay, we have notes, ChatGPT. Four words is not a short title. It is, if anything, above average length. Pull your socks up, if you want AI to steal everyone's jobs.

So, asking Wikipedia for sitcoms, and hand-picking one-word titles, here's what you missed:

Abby
Airwaves
Alice
Amen
Angelo's
Animals
Awkward
Babes
Back
Badults
Barbara
Beast
Becker
Bedsitcom
Bedtime
Benidorm
Benson
Bette
Beulah
Bewitched
Billy
Birdgirl
Bizaardvark
Blessed
Bloomers
Blossom....

Oh god, we ended up wasting a human's time after all, didn't we?



The Sitcom Trials is the comedy show where brand new sitcoms compete and the audience vote for the winner. Format copyright ©2023 Kev F Sutherland.

★★★★ "You will not be disappointed" - The Public Reviews

If you would like to create the next great British situation comedy, The Sitcom Trials is an opportunity for your sitcom to be seen live.

Details of new shows, and our ongoing competition, are to be found here at sitcomtrials.co.uk and on Twitter and Facebook.


See the Best of The Sitcom Trials videos, here.
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