The IT Crowd's comedy became dated incredibly quickly, just like Father Ted's. Comedies that came later ditched the laugh track. They had to work harder to get

The IT Crowd's comedy became dated incredibly quickly, just like Father Ted's. Comedies that came later ditched the laugh track. They had to work harder to get viewers at home to laugh, but ultimately a bunch of them (starting with The UK Office) hold up much better as a result.