The result is an odd mixture of tension, suburban comedy and schmaltz.

Midwester Hemisphere: a suburban metaphysical comedy, co-written with Eric Pfeffinger, had its world premiere in March 2008.

Parry Shen and Jason Tobin play the bright but far from perfect young men in this dark suburban coming-of-age comedy.

Recently you may have had the misfortune to sit through John Hughes' latest slice of suburban comedy,Uncle Buck.

Yet "Hysteria" is something quite different from Travers's suburban comedies.

The book met with a mixed critical reception: while Lewycka's humour and insight was praised, the juxtaposition of suburban comedy and politics was seen as unsuccessful.

"American Beauty," the acid-laced suburban comedy from the first-time movie director Sam Mendes, has been among the best-reviewed films of the year.

Although Shakespeare's suburban comedy has a generous complement of professions (doctor, preacher, bus boy), the only thing close to an attorney is old Justice Shallow.

Mr. Margulies has fashioned a deceptively straightforward suburban comedy.

"American Beauty," a dark suburban comedy, got eight nominations, the most of any picture.