I Like Lists; Volume 1: Sitcom edition

On my wall, I have a pathetic piece of paper labeled happy list, which I made years ago at camp.  It has maybe a hundred different things that make me happy, but none of those things make me as happy as simply making the list.  

Great Things About Sitcoms:

They are short

They tend to last for many seasons, unless they suck or are underappreciated

Even the most serious episodes try to make you laugh out loud

Popular shows bring in pretty sweet guest stars

They have a formula, so there is always an idea of what to expect

You get to know the characters over time

They can meld comedy and drama fairly well

Friends is one