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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because research has shown that people watching on tv laugh with the laugh tracks. it’s like a cue for a joke so the director can stress laugh points.

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