Sit-Com or American History - Essay Example

This show was based on three army doctors. This is recognized to be one of the dark comedies as it deals with very grave social issues which include race, and the various absurdity of life. The sitcom has dealt with women and their issues in life in a relatively lighter manner. The show has a number of dialogues to show how serious issues in those days have been dealt with and moved into a comedy as well. The dialogue below:

Margaret, "What's wrong Frank?" Frank, "Oh, those guys make me SO mad.........they're always fooling around and nobody seems to care except you and me! Margaret, "I know Frank, they're a disgrace! Not one of them is a respectable officer like you, they certainly don't deserve to wear those bars." FRANK SWELLS UP Margaret, "They're always conniving to make you look bad. It's time to do something about them Frank! Let's go call General Hammond right now and tell him what they're up to. I'll bet he'll put you in charge and get rid of those jokers, then WE can run this camp like it should be!" Frank puffing his chest out, "You're right Snookems, let's go do that while they're busy!" Margaret, "Oh Frank, I just love it when you take control."