It definitely was back when it came up, which was late 50s. But now it's a mere audio thing
by vickieturner3 weeks ago
Source?
by Anonymous3 weeks ago
Wikipedia
by vickieturner3 weeks ago
Lol yes, I know the origin. I'm looking for a source that says that's not why it's used today.
by Anonymous3 weeks ago
The second link
by vickieturner3 weeks ago
Not seeing anything that says that laugh tracks today are a mere audio thing. Seeing one quote from one page that vaguely agrees. I think your opinion isn't backed up by any real industry rule, just opinion.
by Anonymous3 weeks ago
Canned laughter is like pop-up ads - a vacuous add-on that is distracting, annoying and useless
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