But as to the middle comedy which came next, observe what it was, and again, for what object the new comedy was introduced, which gradually sunk down into a mere mimic artifice.

至于随后出现的中间时代的喜剧，观察它是什么，再看这一新的喜剧是因什么目的被引进的，它渐渐地流为一种仅仅插科打诨的技巧。

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That's really the classic American screwball romantic comedy formula I was trying to find the middle path where people who understand classic romantic comedy would really respond to it, but it would appear fresh and new enough to appeal to a younger audience."

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To prove just how successful the decision was, he not only praised his hit comedy newcomers The Middle, Modern Family and Cougar Town but also announced that they would each be returning for a second season.

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In addition to returning shows United States of Tara, Nurse Jackie, Weeds and Dexter, Showtime is readying The Borgias (a period drama starring Jeremy Irons), Episodes (A BBC co-produced comedy with Matt LeBlanc playing himself) and another middle-aged actress vehicle, The Big C (a cancer comedy starring Laura Linney).

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For those comics in the Middle East who don't censor themselves, comedy can be a risky business.

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