Filming TV episodes in front of live studio audiences has been a standard for the medium for as long as it’s existed, and while the number of shows keeping that idea alive isn’t nearly as high as it once was, creator and producer Chuck Lorre has remained dedicated to keeping the concept going, with much distaste for manufactured laugh tracks. Lorraine markes his latest, and serves as his first traditional sitcom for fans with Netflix subscriptions.
Fronted by stand-up megastar Leanne Morgan, the new show is a slice-of-life comedy that stems in part from the comedian’s real life and stage act. Though performing comedy for an audience is technically quite different from performing filmed scenes, Morgan was apparently an extremely quick learner, and showrunner Susan McMartin told CinemaBlend the comic’s skills in front of live crowds helped make filming that much easier. In her words:
