Comedy-drama

Comedy-drama, or dramedy, is a genre of dramatic works that combines elements of comedy and drama.[1][2]

In the United States

Example include The Days and Nights of Molly Dodd, which aired from 1987 to 1991[3] and Desperate Housewives (2004 - 2012).[4] The term "dramedy" was coined to describe the late 1980s wave of shows, including Hooperman,[5] Doogie Howser, M.D., and Frank's Place.[6]

See also
  •  Film portal
  •  Television portal

References
  1. "Dramedy". Cambridge Dictionary. Cambridge University Press. Retrieved 30 May 2018.
  2. "Dramedy". Oxford Dictionaries. Oxford University Press. Retrieved 30 May 2018.
  3. Brinkmoeller, Tom (September 3, 2010). "Classic "Molly Dodd" Series Remains Locked Up, Awaiting 'Bail'". TV Worth Watching. Retrieved August 15, 2018.
  4. Weiner, Allison Hope (December 20, 2004). "Is 'Desperate Housewives' a comedy?". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved November 20, 2021.
  5. Kelley, Bill (September 23, 1987). "The Best And The Brightest Abc's Hooperman – The Hands-down Winner Of The Best New Show Of The Year – Introduces A New Format, dramedy, While Slap Maxwell Reintroduces Dabney Coleman". Sun Sentinel. Retrieved September 24, 2017.
  6. Hill, Michael (August 6, 1989). "Bochco gives dramedy another go with 'Doogie Howser, M.D.'". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved August 15, 2018.
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