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There's a new spate of working-class sitcoms, and they're not sold on the American dream

by Kai Ryssdal and Sean McHenry

Jul 25, 2022

"They're sort of poking fun at the idea of upward mobility, of the American dream being something that's attainable," said Vulture's Roxana Hadadi.

Craig Robinson, left, and Rell Battle star in the new working-class comedy "Killing It."

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Classic sitcoms still making money after all these years

by Marielle Segarra

Aug 21, 2018

TV oldies like “I Love Lucy” and “Bewitched” have managed to hold on to devoted superfans more than 50 years after they aired. There’s a vibrant market for memorabilia.

Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz in “I Love Lucy” in 1956. The show still has earning power.

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