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I had them laugh & I had them laughing

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Is there a difference in meaning between the following two sentences?

1) I had them laugh.

2) I had them laughing.

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@paok1970,

1) sounds like a stage direction, like you forced someone to laugh. it doesn't sound natural

2) you caused them to laugh by your actions/jokes. it is the natural phrasing

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