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Jonathan Hogeback
Encyclopædia Britannica Editor
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Editorial intern, Encyclopaedia Britannica.

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Why Do Television Shows Use Laugh Tracks?
Imagine that you’re the creator and show runner of the newest hit comedy show on television. Only it isn’t a hit yet, and your live studio audience isn’t giving you the hearty laughs the show deserves. Do you film the show all over again, hoping that this time the audience will laugh? Or is there

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