What is the real/original purpose of laugh tracks? I get that originally it’s to simulate the feel of a live taping. But why is it still used nowadays?

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What is the real/original purpose of laugh tracks? I get that originally it’s to simulate the feel of a live taping. But why is it still used nowadays?

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Fun fact to add to this: Many shows use laugh tracks recorded in the 50s and 60s still, so many of the laughs you hear are now deceased.

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