Comedy drama

In Greek theatre, plays were considered comedies or tragedies (i.e. drama): the former being light stories with a happy ending, and the latter serious stories with a sad ending. Even today, works are often classified into two broad categories: dramas and comedies. For instance, many awards that recognize achievements in film and television, such as the Primetime Emmy Awards and the Golden Globe Awards, segregate several awards into these two classifications. The 20th century saw a rise in film and television works that could be described as comedy dramas. In American cinema, The Kid (1921) by Charlie Chaplin is acknowledged as the first feature length film to blend comedy and drama. == Characteristics ==

In January 2022, Rafael Abreu, writing for the StudioBinder filmmaking blog, defined this genre as follows: Abreu also adds that dramedies often deal with relatable and serious topics such as divorce, illness, hardship, and heartache. == Notable examples ==

Film "Category:Comedy-drama films" for other countries.--> Examples of comedy dramas in film include: Television "Category:Comedy-drama television series" for other countries.--> Examples of television comedy dramas include: ==See also==