From 'Quelli della notte' to 'LOL': The Evolution of TV Comedy in Italy
This article explores the development of Italian television comedy from the 1950s to today, using the debut of 'LOL: Chi ride è fuori' Season 3 on Prime Video (March 9, 2023) as a focal point. The press event, hosted by Serena Dandini, celebrated influential television moments. Significant highlights include 'Un due tre' (1954-1959) featuring Ugo Tognazzi and Raimondo Vianello, which transitioned comedy from stage to screen; 'Quelli della notte' (1985, Rai2) with Renzo Arbore and Nino Frassica; and 'La tv delle ragazze' (1988, Rai3) led by Dandini. Other notable shows are Sabina Guzzanti's 'La posta del cuore' (1998), 'Mai dire' (1989) by Gialappa's Band, and 'Zelig' (1996). The article concludes that Season 3's contestants include Herbert Ballerina, Fabio Balsamo, and others, hosted by Fedez and Frank Matano, with Maccio Capatonda returning as the Season 2 winner.
Key facts
- Season 3 of 'LOL: Chi ride è fuori' released on Prime Video on March 9, 2023.
- Serena Dandini hosted the press launch for LOL Season 3.
- 'Un due tre' aired from 1954 to 1959, featuring Ugo Tognazzi and Raimondo Vianello.
- 'Quelli della notte' debuted in 1985 on Rai2, led by Renzo Arbore.
- Nino Frassica appeared on 'Quelli della notte' and is a contestant on LOL Season 3.
- 'La tv delle ragazze' aired in 1988 on Rai3, with an all-female cast except Francesco Vairano.
- Sabina Guzzanti debuted 'La posta del cuore' in 1998.
- Corrado Guzzanti's 'Il caso Scafroglia' aired in 2002.
- 'Mai dire' started in 1989, created by Gialappa's Band.
- 'Zelig' began in 1996, featuring Claudio Bisio, Michelle Hunziker, Vanessa Incontrada, Paola Cortellesi, and others.
- Valerio Lundini's 'Una pezza di Lundini' debuted in September 2020, with Emanuela Fanelli.
- LOL Season 3 contestants: Herbert Ballerina, Fabio Balsamo, Luca Bizzarri, Cristiano Caccamo, Paolo Cevoli, Marta Filippi, Nino Frassica, Paolo Kessisoglu, Brenda Lodigiani, Marina Massironi.
- Fedez and Frank Matano host LOL Season 3; Maccio Capatonda returns as winner of Season 2.
Entities
Artists
- Serena Dandini
- Ugo Tognazzi
- Raimondo Vianello
- Renzo Arbore
- Nino Frassica
- Francesco Vairano
- Sabina Guzzanti
- Corrado Guzzanti
- Anna Marchesini
- Valerio Lundini
- Emanuela Fanelli
- Herbert Ballerina
- Fabio Balsamo
- Luca Bizzarri
- Cristiano Caccamo
- Paolo Cevoli
- Marta Filippi
- Paolo Kessisoglu
- Brenda Lodigiani
- Marina Massironi
- Fedez
- Frank Matano
- Maccio Capatonda
- Claudio Bisio
- Michelle Hunziker
- Vanessa Incontrada
- Paola Cortellesi
- Luciana Littizzetto
- Fichi d'India
- Ficarra e Picone
- Ale e Franz
- Mario Carotenuto
- Riccardo Billi
- Mario Riva
- Aldo Grasso
- Tatti Sanguineti
- Massimo D'Alema
- Che Guevara
- Irene Pivetti
- Valeria Marini
- Margherita Bordino
Institutions
- Prime Video
- Rai2
- Rai3
- Mediaset
- Twitch
- Gialappa's Band
- Artribune
Locations
- Italy
- Milan