Father of TV comedy (3)
I believe the answer is:
ted
'father of tv comedy' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both people as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?
This is the entire clue.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for ted that I've seen before include "Unruly youngster" , "'Father . . .' is a TV comedy show" , "1950s adolescent" , "Familiar form of Edward" , "Edward (dim.)" .)