Is radio still important to the development of sitcoms?

Sitcoms started on radio and in the 1950’s had massive success. However with the introduction of modern technologies they are no longer as valued on the radio. Some radio comedy shows however are still aired to day on BBC 7 a few of these include Stilgoe’s around from the 1980’s, the men from the ministry from the 1970’s and many more old classics that are still remembered today. Although some still listen to the old radio classics most people prefer to watch them on T.V so the expressions and performance of the humour can be seen aswell as hearing the great lines. Many of the sitcoms that are now on television started off on the radio or where inspired by a radio programme. As today’s society are relaxing into new technologies they no longer appreciate a good radio show. The main reason now for people to be listening to the radio is to listen to music most do this while driving so having a comedy show to listen to would distract them music does not as this is purely background noise not many really listen to it.
I believe that through past radio shows new T.V sitcoms have been produced based on a similar idea on the other hand sitcoms do not rely on old radio sitcoms to create a show their have been many which are a fresh idea.