Worth noting that when people say "sitcom" they think of the older format, with all the things you mention, like laugh tracks and multi-camera setups. But technically even shows that have neither, like 30 Rock or Community, are sitcoms. So I suppose it depends on whether or not you're using the word in its literal sense, or with a Full House-y connotation.
2 of my favorite shows of all time are sitcoms: Seinfeld and Fraiser. Hard to believe they were on NBC at the same time. There literally isn't a day that goes by that a Seinfeld episode doesn't cross my mind. While Fraiser is just plain comfort food for me. Frasier's highs are higher than any sitcom imo. They structured each episode like a play that's why I think it worked so well.
But most of my favorite shows are sitcoms. Everyone Loves Raymond, Cheers, King of Queens, Home Improvement, Golden Girls, I Love Lucy, Andy Griffith. Plus I enjoyed Fresh Prince, 3rd Rock from the Sun, Family Matters and I did enjoy Friends from time to time. Not a huge fan but I think it's gotten more hate over time then it warranted. I am sure I am forgetting some.
Anyways the point is I think some of TVs best work has been through the sitcom. While The Office has produced some interesting offspring I think it did more harm to the sitcom than good...I mean it convinced people The Big Bang Theory was a good sitcom. Hence The Office killed the sitcom
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101 Favorite Movies (2019)
I came here to do two things, drink some beer and kick some ass, looks like we are almost outta beer - Dazed and Confused
101 Favorite Movies (2019)