The first situation comedy on television was a live show called “Mary Kay and Johnny” (1947-50, Dumont).
Forerunner to I Love Lucy, the live show concerned the adventurous life of New York newlyweds Johnny and Mary Kay Stearns.
The couple’s real-life newborn son was worked into the show in 1948.
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