Quiz on Canned Laughter

What is another name for canned laughter?

• Joke sound

• Humor tape

• Comedy reel

• Laugh track

Which ancient civilization is mentioned as having a history of comedy?

• Greeks

• Chinese

• Egyptians

• Romans

What did Shakespeare use during his performances to enhance humor?

• Live music

• Sound effects

• Planted audience members

• Pre-recorded laughter

What was the purpose of adding laughter to a joke according to the University College of London study?

• To distract the audience

• To increase the humor value

• To shorten the performance

• To confuse the listeners

Who developed a method to pre-record laughter for radio shows?

• Abbott and Costello

• Shakespeare

• Bing Crosby

• Charles Douglass

What was the Laff Box used for?

• To record live performances

• To choose different types of laughter

• To edit radio shows

• To amplify sound

In which decades did canned laughter reach its peak popularity?

• 1920s and 30s

• 1940s and 50s

• 1950s and 60s

• 1970s and 80s

What is one reason live audiences began to make a comeback in the 1970s?

• To increase audience size

• To eliminate the need for sound engineers

• To enhance the authenticity of performances

• To reduce production costs

Which popular sitcoms are mentioned as still using laugh tracks?

• Seinfeld and How I Met Your Mother

• The Big Bang Theory and Seinfeld

• Friends and The Big Bang Theory

• Friends and The Office

What does Ebenezer Scrooge say about laughter?

• It should be avoided in serious matters.

• It is contagious and enjoyable.

• It is only for the young.

• It is a sign of weakness.