The Thundermans Opening Card

How could you not love this show?

According to Wikipedia, “a teen situation comedy, or teen sitcom, is a sub-genre of comedic television programs targeted towards preteens and teenagers. In general, these type of programs focus primarily on characters between 13 and 18 years of age and routinely feature characters involved in humorous situations (either realistic or fantasy in style, depending on the program’s plotline), and often focus on the characters’ family and social lives. The primary plot of each episode often involves the lead character(s) that the program centers on, while secondary plotlines often focus on the character(s’) parents, siblings (assuming the main character has any and they are not one of the leads) or friends – although the secondary characters may also or instead be involved in the episode’s main plot.

The most common episodic plotlines used in teen sitcoms involve the lead characters dealing with family and friends, ending up in a complicated situation (such as accepting two date invitations) that the characters must solve by episode’s end, getting into moral conflicts with their parents (or sometimes, friends, relatives or siblings) and coming-of-age situations (such as a first date or learning how to drive); however plots that are more dramatic, centering on social issues.” (Source: Wikipedia)

As a writer in this genre, I hope to elevate the teen sitcom to a more mature level, a level with includes both smart, intelligent adults and children – teachers and students.

My inspiration as a writer is Michael Jacobs, creator of Boy Meets World.

My inspiration for shows:

Old School

• Ned’s DeClassified Survival Guide
• iCarly
• Phil of the Future

New School

• I Didn’t Do It
• Talia in the Kitchen
• The Thundermans (of course!)