UFOS AND THE AMERICAN SITCOM

UFOs appear in virtually all forms of media. Advertising, video-games, feature films, literature, radio, podcasts, social media platforms on the internet, and especially television. Countless documentaries, dramas, and reality TV shows have explored every facet of this subject. One form of television program that has prominently featured UFOs is the situation comedy.

Situation comedies first appeared on television in 1947, coinciding almost exactly with the dawn of the Modern Age of UFOs. Sitcoms are well-known for being accurate yardsticks measuring the current state of American culture. Sitcoms have the unique domain to express current values and morals. Whether it’s the wholesome family image of The Brady Bunch, or the satirical sarcasm of Married with Children, sitcoms broadcast a powerful message. They tell us what to wear, how to behave and what to believe in.

Sitcoms have tackled many controversial issues such as sexuality, crime, corruption, religion, economics, mental health, politics, racism, drugs, mortality, and more. And of course, one highly controversial subject covered by many sitcoms is the UFO phenomenon. Nearly every aspect of the UFO phenomenon has come under intense scrutiny and study. One avenue, however, that’s remained largely unexplored is how UFOs have been portrayed on situation comedies.

This video explores two dozen high-profile sitcoms that have had the courage to present this controversial subject, and then we will see what the treatment of this subject has to say about America’s attitude toward the UFO phenomenon. The sitcoms are presented chronologically in order of appearance, and reflect how Americans’ perception and understanding of UFOs changes over the decades.
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