"Rejuvenating Sitcom Style: Disney+'s 'Mid-Century Modern' Revival"
THE RETURN OF OLD-SCHOOL LAUGHS - DIVE INTO MID-CENTURY MODERN ON DISNEY+
Stepping into a bygone era that might be foreign to the younger generation, Mid-Century Modern - tucked away on the "grown-up" side of Disney+ (aka Star) - serves up heaps of nostalgia. Filmed with the traditional method of a classic sitcom - live audience laughs and multiple camera angles - this comedy, masterfully crafted by Max Mutchnick and David Kohan, and produced by none other than Ryan Murphy, revives a dying art, much like the end of The Big Bang Theory.
What truly sets Mid-Century Modern apart is its unwavering dedication to the old-school formula, leveraging the decades-long expertise of its creators - the duo behind Will & Grace from the '90s - and the incomparable director James Burrows, with an astonishing 84 years in the biz and a career that's been a cornerstone of American comedy. Kicking off with the legendary The Mary Tyler Moore Show, Burrows then co-created Cheers and helmed hundreds of episodes of series, from Lou Grant to 2 Broke Girls, including Friends and Dharma & Greg.
Take a peek:- Creators - the brilliant duo of Max Mutchnick and David Kohan - duo behind the groundbreaking Will & Grace known for pioneering LGBTQ+ representation in TV[3][5].- Director - James Burrows, a sitcom directing legend with over 1,000 episodes under his belt, including Friends, Cheers, Frasier, Taxi, and The Big Bang Theory[3][4].- Executive producer - the incredible Ryan Murphy, responsible for hits such as Glee and American Horror Story[2][5].
- Max Mutchnick and David Kohan, the creators of Mid-Century Modern, are known for their groundbreaking work on the '90s show Will & Grace and are now reviving an old-school comedy formula on Disney+.
- James Burrows, the legendary director responsible for shows like Friends, Cheers, and The Mary Tyler Moore Show, is also directing Mid-Century Modern, adding to his impressive resume of over 1,000 episodes in American comedy.
- In the realm of entertainment, it's not just movies-and-tv that showcase nostalgic brilliance; shows like Mid-Century Modern, produced by Ryan Murphy, also offer a trip down memory lane for fans of classic sitcoms.
- Despite being hidden away on the "grown-up" side of Disney+, Mid-Century Modern, with its traditional filming techniques, brings the magic of old-school laughs in the spirit of classics like Cheers and The Mary Tyler Moore Show.
