The Business
Jerrod Carmichael on Bringing Heart and Truth Back to the Sitcom
Jerrod Carmichael’s NBC series The Carmichael Show takes an old-fashioned approach to the sitcom--complete with a live studio audience. Still, the show tackles topical issues from guns to religion. He tells us why he loves the multi-cam set-up and what other modern day sitcoms are missing.
By Kim Masters • • 29m ListenGrowing up, Jerrod Carmichael worshipped at the altar of NBC’s Must-See TV. Today the comedian has his own series on that network--The Carmichael Show. Even though the days of sitcom dominance are long gone at NBC, Carmichael was committed to creating an old-school show, complete with live studio audience, for a big broadcast network. Carmichael talks about the disagreement that led to a delay in announcing a third-season renewal for his show and about getting the best text message ever...from Norman Lear.
Photo: Comedian Jerrod Carmichael at KCRW.
