The laugh track, otherwise known as the cringiest sound in modern television. The laugh track, otherwise known as the cringiest sound in modern television. Where did it come from and why do so many of ...

Emmy-winning sound mixer Carroll Pratt, who was at the forefront of the development of the laughtrack, died Nov. 11 in Santa Rosa, Calif., of natural causes. He was 89. Pratt shared six primetime ...

Right now, I'm imagining your laughter. Stephen Colbert had meant that as a joke when he addressed the comment to the camera in a mostly-empty studio, during the brief period when late night TV taped ...

In the 75 years since it was introduced, the laugh track has conditioned viewers to know when and how much to laugh Some audiences love it, and some audiences hate it, but the laugh track—which ...

Lauren Barrientos is a former contributor for Collider, who specializes in entertainment features and ranked listicles. Her work often explores nostalgic themes, film franchises, TV shows, and ...