The term "dramedy" exploded in the 1980s and 90s, largely influenced by the stage and screen works of Neil Simon and James L. Brooks. Films like Terms of Endearment (1983) and TV shows like The Days and Nights of Molly Dodd proved that audiences were ready for half-hour formats that dealt with divorce, death, and career failure. This paved the way for the "Golden Age of Television," where shows like The Sopranos and Fleabag redefined what a TV show could be.