Exploring Pete Davidson's Semi-Autobiographical Comedy in 'Bupkis'

Comedians have been building shows around their personae since before television, and the semi-autobiographical sitcom has been a staple of the genre for decades. From the traditional three-camera format to the more auteurish single-camera shows, these sitcoms often thinly fictionalize the comedian's well-known material and use existing IP to secure a built-in audience. This article provides a messy taxonomy of the autobiographical comedy, exploring the different styles and formats used by comedians to tell their stories on TV.