Thought-byte on TV

My favorite shows are in order: Lost, Grey's Anatomy, House, Numbers, Law and Order SVU, Invasion and I think I will soon add 24 to that list as soon as I catch up on all the other seasons.

They are intelligent shows and are very popular with large audiences.

I like comedies also. However for some reason, even though the most popular shows display intelligence, comedy writers appear to be the most unoriginal and boorish people in existance. Who are they targetting? Is there no such thing as an intelligent sit-com these days. I mean The Cosby Show was hilarious and intelligent, even Seinfield and Friends did not insult our intelligence, but I find the majority of the drivel passing as comedy these days to be redundant and ignorant.

Willow thinks she wants to laugh but can't find many opportunities.