"A sitcom. I hate that word"

Angela Lansbury's quote reveals her contempt for the term "comedy." She likely views the term as a bad label for television shows that are not taken seriously. She may feel that the term suggests that the program is not of high quality or is unworthy viewing. She may also feel that the term is too broad and does not precisely explain the variety of tv reveals that fall under the classification. Her quote suggests that she thinks sitcoms need to be given more regard and that the term need to not be used to explain them. She likely believes that comedies should be judged on their individual benefits, instead of being lumped together under one label.