There are some sounds that stay with you, rattling around in your brain until they become part of your sonic memory. See enough movies, and certain sound effects will hold this honor—like the Wilhelm ...

The laugh track. When used correctly, it can be effective, an element of the sitcom that adds to the experience, seen and heard on shows like Seinfeld or Mom. When it isn't used correctly, it's ...

Tapes of 'The Red Skelton show' audience provided much of the laughter on sitcoms for years. Credit: Earl Leaf / Michael Ochs Archives / Getty Images Dearly beloved, we are gathered here to mark the ...