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Broadcast television has experienced exponential growth in its nearly century of existence. From the first flicker of black-and-white programming to a modern, on-demand smorgasbord of color cable channels, television has become an integral part of American life. What started as just a few networks broadcasting over the air has blossomed into a sophisticated menu of hundreds of channels broadcast via satellite and fixed cable connections.
With this proliferation of content providers has come a huge offering of TV programs. No longer are consumers forced to choose between a few shows running concurrently at prime time. Instead, on-demand, streaming, DVRs, and mobile apps have made choosing and viewing a plethora of shows as easy as clicking a button. Some shows never make it to the network, airing only online. Other shows run on broadcast television and streaming platforms. And while some television programs may come and go in the blink of an eye, others have endured for decades.
Stacker compiled a list of the longest-running United States television series, ordered by the number of years each show has been on the air. The gallery includes only first-run series originating in North America and available throughout the United States via national broadcast networks, cable networks, or syndication. Series continuations—with name changes and/or changes in network—are noted, but series' revivals are treated as separate from the originals, such as "The People's Court" and "Jeopardy!" Series broadcast within the U.S. but produced in other countries, like "Doctor Who" and "Coronation Street," both of which premiered more than half a century ago, were not included.
Read on for the 50 longest-running TV series.
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#50. The Bugs Bunny Show
- Total length: 40 years
- Networks: ABC, CBS
- First broadcast: Oct. 11, 1960
- Final broadcast: Sept. 2, 2000
Bugs Bunny is not only the most well-known of the "Looney Tunes" characters—he's among the most celebrated cartoon characters of all time. His stardom was enough to carry an anthology variety show, running as a hallmark of Saturday morning cartoons, for nearly 40 years straight. "The Bugs Bunny Show" is the longest-running cartoon show on broadcast television.
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#49. NASCAR on CBS
- Network: CBS
- First broadcast: Feb. 12, 1960
- Final broadcast: July 15, 2000
NASCAR ruled the airwaves at CBS for nearly 40 years. The network debuted the first televised NASCAR event in 1960, and viewers tuned in for decades to watch coverage of the popular Winston Cup, Craftsman Truck, and Busch Series races. NASCAR cashed in on its massive popularity in the late '90s by negotiating lucrative broadcasting deals with a number of channels, and CBS' monopoly on the sport ended in 2000.
#48. All My Children
- Network: ABC
- First broadcast: Jan. 5, 1970
- Final broadcast: Sept. 23, 2011
Writer Agnes Nixon developed "All My Children" in part as a platform to discuss social issues. The soap opera tackled taboos that other shows were averse to covering, including the Vietnam War in the 1970s and homosexuality in the 1980s. Production company Prospect Park attempted but failed to revive the show for online distribution after its 2011 cancellation.
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#47. Romper Room/Romper Room & Friends
- Network: Syndicated
- First broadcast: Feb. 9, 1953
"Romper Room" was one of the earliest programs in the growing genre of children's television, featuring a hostess who led a group of children in several games and activities to teach them about morals, manners, and etiquette. While "Romper Room" was broadcast nationally, there were also several local and international versions of the show.
#46. Austin City Limits
- Network: PBS
- First broadcast: 1976
- Final broadcast: Ongoing
"Austin City Limits" is a PBS stalwart featuring performances by Austin, Texas, acts. The show regularly presents music genres such as Texas blues, rock 'n' roll, and country, but has also broadened its scope to include other national and international types of music as well. The show made the claim of being the longest-running music television series in American history.
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#45. Creative Living With Sheryl Borden
Sheryl Borden hosts this local magazine-formatted crafts show, giving tips about cooking, sewing, and other crafts. Airing since 1976, "Creative Living" is carried by over 118 PBS stations throughout most of the United States and parts of Canada.
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#44. Live From Lincoln Center
- First broadcast: Jan. 30, 1976
Since 1976, PBS has aired performances from the world of opera, ballet, and classical music from New York City's renowned Lincoln Center. Currently hosted by the actress and singer Audra McDonald, "Live from Lincoln Center" has won 17 Emmy Awards and countless more nominations. The program, made possible by grants from several trusts and foundations, remains one of PBS' most beloved cornerstones.
#43. Good Morning America
- First broadcast: Nov. 3, 1975
"Good Morning America" (known colloquially as "GMA") is a breakfast television news show. Hosting the program has often been a stepping stone to more prestigious network news positions, and past anchors like Charlie Gibson and Diane Sawyer both eventually anchored "World News" on prime time. Today the show is led by Robin Roberts, George Stephanopoulos, and Michael Strahan.
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#42. PBS NewsHour
First broadcast in 1975 and currently hosted by Judy Woodruff, "PBS Newshour" is the network's flagship daily news program. Jim Lehrer, who sat in the chair from 1976 until 2011, has been the program's longest-serving anchor. The prestige of the program was recognized when Lehrer was chosen to moderate multiple presidential debates. Gwen Ifill is among the program's most celebrated hosts.
#41. Saturday Night Live
- Network: NBC
Producer Lorne Michaels changed the sketch comedy and television landscape with "Saturday Night Live," or "SNL." Original cast members included Gilda Radner, Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi with episodes featuring celebrity hosts and musical performances, live and pre-taped sketches, the satirical "Weekend Update" news segment, and famous political impressions, such as Will Ferrell as George W. Bush and Tina Fey as Sarah Palin. Current cast members include Kate McKinnon and Kenan Thompson, and it holds the record as America's longest-running sketch comedy and variety show.
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#40. Inside Washington
- Final broadcast: Dec. 20, 2013
This political roundtable show got its start as "Agronsky & Co.," hosted by journalist Martin Agronsky. After Agronsky's retirement, journalist Gordon Peterson renamed the program "Inside Washington," with production moving to local D.C. station WJLA. The program was an early pioneer in the "talking head" format of panel discussions.
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#39. One Life to Live
- First broadcast: July 15, 1968
- Final broadcast: Jan. 13, 2012
Agnes Nixon, the force behind "All My Children," created "One Life to Life" to steer daytime television programming away from its predominantly white, upper-class nature by instead depicting ethnically and socioeconomically diverse characters. Ending in 2012, an attempt to revive "One Life to Life" was short-lived online.
#38. The Victory Garden
- First broadcast: April 16, 1975
Beginning as "Crockett's Victory Garden" under the hosting of James Underwood Crockett, each episode on this show focuses on general garden care. After Crockett passed away in 1979, the show broadened to cover topics like planting, potting, pruning, and pest control, even featuring guests and travel segments. The program is currently on the air under the title "The Victory Garden's Edible Feast."
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#37. Wide World of Sports
- Final broadcast: August 2006
ABC's "Wide World of Sports" was a popular weekly sports magazine. Episodes began with a musical fanfare and an iconic voice-over promising to show viewers "the thrill of victory" and "the agony of defeat." As the television market grew and diversified in the late '90s, "Wide World of Sports" couldn't compete and was canceled in 1998.
#36. NOVA
- First broadcast: March 3, 1974
"NOVA" is the most-watched primetime science program in the United States. Produced by Boston-based WGBH, the weekly program features in-depth reports on scientific and nature topics, as well as interviews with prominent scientists and researchers. "NOVA" is the recipient of numerous Peabody and Emmy awards.
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#35. The Young and the Restless
- First broadcast: March 26, 1973
A rivalry between the wealthy Brooks family and the working class Foster family is the centerpiece of the Daytime Emmy-winning "The Young and the Restless." While the cast frequently changes, the characters Jill Abbott and Katherine Chancellor remain constant. The program began as a half-hour soap opera before expanding to a full hour in 1980 and also crossed over with fellow soap opera "The Bold and the Beautiful."
#34. Great Performances
As the title implies, "Great Performances" is a platform on PBS to showcase theatrical and artistic productions including plays, musicals, ballets, operas, and even documentaries. Julie Andrews, Whoopi Goldberg, and Walter Cronkite frequently acted as guest hosts for the program. A spin-off called "Great Performances: Dance in America" focused exclusively on dance performances.
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#33. The Price Is Right
- First broadcast: Sept. 4, 1972
Whether or not they view the show, Americans are all familiar with "The Price Is Right's" famous catchphrase "Come on down!" The game show is the longest-running on television and features contestants attempting to guess the price of certain items. Bob Barker hosted the show from its debut until 2007, when he was succeeded by Drew Carey.
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#32. Day of Discovery
- Networks: Syndicated
- First broadcast: May 5, 1968
- Final broadcast: Feb. 6, 2016
"Day of Discovery" was a show imported from Canada and hosted by publisher and broadcaster Brent Hackett. Shot in documentary style, Hackett takes viewers through historical events while providing Christian and context.
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#31. Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon
- Networks: Syndicated, ABC
- Final broadcast: Aug. 31, 2014
The "Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon" raised money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association annually from 1966 to 2014 and was hosted by its namesake, the beloved entertainer Jerry Lewis. The telethon aired every Labor Day weekend, and in total raised more than $2.45 billion. The program eventually aired as the "MDA Show of Strength," but was canceled in favor of more modern and viral methods of fundraising.
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#30. Masterpiece Theatre
"Masterpiece Theatre" (currently known as "Masterpiece") presents numerous British dramas to American audiences. Popular programs that have made it stateside through "Masterpiece" include "Sherlock" and "Downton Abbey." Several performers such as Gillian Anderson, Laura Linney, Alan Cumming, and David Tennant have acted as hosts for "Masterpiece," but the show now operates without one.
#29. Monday Night Football
- Network: ABC, ESPN
- First broadcast: Sept. 21, 1970
"Monday Night Football" has aired NFL games across ABC and ESPN, for nearly 50 years. It is one of the longest-running prime-time programs on broadcast television. "MNF" often utilizes rotating hosts and guests to provide commentary and entertainment.
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#28. NBC Nightly News
- First broadcast: Aug. 3, 1970
John Chancellor served as the first anchor for NBC's nightly news program before eventually being succeeded by the legendary Tom Brokaw. After Brokaw's retirement from the program, Brian Williams took over, only to resign after an embellishment scandal and suspension. Lester Holt now sits as the anchor, with the program still using a musical theme written by John Williams in 1985.
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#27. Hour of Power
- First broadcast: February 1970
First broadcast from the Crystal Cathedral in California, "Hour of Power" showcases Christian music performances and several guests sharing stories about their faith. "Hour of Power" was founded by televangelist Robert H. Schuller, though the program is now hosted by his grandson Bobby Schuller. The program currently airs from Shepherd's Grove.
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#26. Sesame Street
- Networks: NET, PBS, HBO
- First broadcast: Nov. 10, 1969
An essential part of many American childhoods, "Sesame Street" was created by the former Children's Television Workshop and uses puppets to communicate educational and often humorous lessons to children. Human characters are also present in "Sesame Street," with celebrity guest stars often making appearances. Famous "Sesame Street" characters include Big Bird, Bert, Ernie, and Oscar the Grouch.
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#25. Scooby-Doo
- Networks: CBS, ABC, The WB, The CW, Cartoon Network, Boomerang
The "Scooby-Doo" franchise encapsulates several animated television shows and spin-off movies, with the most famous iteration being titled "Scooby-Doo, Where Are You?" As most popular culture aficionados should know, the premise involves a group of teenagers and their quirky dog driving around in the Mystery Machine Van and solving various mysteries. "I would've gotten away with it too, if it hadn't been for you meddling kids!" yelled each villain of the week after their eventual defeat.
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#24. 60 Minutes
The ticking noise and graphic that accompanies every bumper in "60 Minutes" has stuck with the minds of viewers since the program's beginnings in 1968. A news magazine from CBS, "60 Minutes" centers on reporter-focused investigations covering topical issues in the country. With the rise of new media, "60 Minutes" segments have also been distributed through the internet and mobile applications.
#23. NFL Films Presents
- Networks: Syndicated, ESPN, NFL Network
NFL Films serves as a resource for archiving some of the most memorable moments in American football history. Through ESPN and the NFL Network, the company provides several documentaries and footage, with "NFL Films Presents" acting as an umbrella title for many programs that do not fit in with existing shows.
#22. Washington Week
- Networks: NET, PBS
The panel discussion program "Washington Week" first aired on the National Educational Television channel before coming under the banner of PBS. Initially titled "Washington Week in Review," this program features a moderator and panelists tackling the political issues of the day in a civil fashion. Robert Costa of The Washington Post currently serves as the host of "Washington Week."
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#21. Sábado Gigante
- Network: Univision
Directly imported from Chile, "Sábado Gigante" was brought to audiences in the United States through Univision. The weekly show provided a variety of entertainment segments, ranging from beauty pageants and comedy sketches to musical performances. "Sábado Gigante" represents the longest-running imported television show in the United States.
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#20. Days of Our Lives
American soap opera fans have been following the lives of the residents of Salem since 1965. One of the longest-running scripted programs in the world, "Days of Our Lives"—or "Days" as its viewers lovingly call it—features all the romance, plotting, and scheming soap opera lovers expect from the genre, but it also gained a reputation, particularly in its early years, for its almost subversive storylines, including story arcs featuring topics like interracial romance and infertility.
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#19. As the World Turns
- First broadcast: April 2, 1956
Created as a companion for "Guiding Light," "As the World Turns" was meant to be a slow, contemplative, and character-focused story. The program featured several characters representing different legal and medical professions. It has the third-longest continuous run of any soap opera and was canceled in 2009 due to low ratings.
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#18. The Wonderful World of Disney
- Networks: ABC, NBC, CBS, Disney Channel
"The Wonderful World of Disney" presented numerous Disney theatrical releases on network and cable television and often hosted network premieres of popular films (including "Toy Story"). Upon its second run on ABC, the program began running film from other studios, such as the "Harry Potter" films. Despite the series' end, "The Wonderful World of Disney" title has returned infrequently for special presentations of films like "Frozen."
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#17. NASCAR on ABC
- Final broadcast: Oct. 11, 2014
Initially, NASCAR's business and broadcast involvement with ABC began with presentations through the "Wide World of Sports" program. Beginning in 1981, ESPN would also air NASCAR races until 2002, later starting up again in 2007. The deal between ESPN and NASCAR ended in 2014, ending an almost 50-year run across ABC and ESPN.
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#16. General Hospital
"General Hospital" has the distinction of being the longest-running dramatic series and soap opera that is still in production to this day. The series takes place in what used to be an unnamed town, now known as Port Charles. For most of the series' run, "General Hospital" has focused on the Quartermaine and Spencer families.
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#15. Guiding Light
- First broadcast: June 30, 1952
Holding the record as the longest-running drama and daytime television show of all time, "Guiding Light" leaves a long legacy that began on radio in 1937. The program cycled through various writers, characters, and storylines through the many decades (Agnes Nixon, the creator of various other soap operas such as "All My Children," is one notable name). The show reached its eventual end in 2009 due to declining ratings.
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#14. Professional Bowlers Tour
- Networks: ABC, CBS, Fox Sports Net, ESPN
It may not have the name recognition of "Wide World of Sports," but the "Professional Bowlers Tour" still had a long presence on the same ABC television network. Now on ESPN, the program airs matches from the Professional Bowlers Association.
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#13. It's Academic
- Networks: WRC-TV, WJZ-TV, WVIR-TV
- First broadcast: Oct. 7, 1961
While classified as a game show, "It's Academic" is based more on local academic competitions. This long-running quiz show is only broadcast in Baltimore, Charlottesville, and Washington D.C., and features quiz competitions for high school students around the country. The program has spun off in other U.S. cities and even internationally.
#12. NFL on CBS
CBS began airing NFL games in 1956, even before the AFL-NFL merger. Factors such as competition from the then-relatively new Fox network led to a period from 1994 to 1997 where CBS was left without football games, leaving the network scrambling for replacement programming.
#11. The Open Mind
- First broadcast: May 1956
"The Open Mind" is the longest-running public access program on television, with the goal of serving as a "thoughtful excursion into the world of ideas." Created by Richard Heffner, the show has attempted to provide insights into politics, science, technology, and the arts. After Heffner's death in 2013, his grandson Alexander Heffner took over hosting duties.
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#10. It Is Written
- First broadcast: March 1956
"It Is Written" is the longest-running religious television program to broadcast in color. With the use of satellite uplink technology, this program is also broadcast internationally in over 140 countries. In keeping with modern media trends, "It Is Written" also has a presence through video podcasts and mobile applications.
#9. Face the Nation
One of several Sunday morning talk shows on network television, "Face the Nation" debuted on CBS as a response to NBC's "Meet the Press." Both shows share a similar format, featuring interviews with political figures and panel discussions. The show, currently anchored by Margaret Brennan, started as a half-hour program before expanding to a full hour in 2012 under longtime moderator Bob Schieffer.
#8. The Tonight Show
This long-running late-night talk show was created as a companion to "The Today Show" by Sylvester Weaver, NBC's vice president. First hosted by Steve Allen and followed by Jack Paar, Johnny Carson's 30-year run is by far the most famous and influential in late-night television history. The show moved back from Burbank, California, to New York City when Jimmy Fallon, former host of "Late Night," took over the show from Jay Leno.
#7. ABC World News Tonight
- First broadcast: October 1953
"ABC World News Tonight" is currently anchored by David Muir, with the long-running program receiving various title changes through the years. Muir succeeds Diane Sawyer, who succeeded Charles Gibson, both having formerly anchored ABC's "Good Morning America."
#6. Today
"Today," or "The Today Show," is the first show of its kind and the longest-running morning talk show. "Today" began as a two-hour program with news headlines, interviews, and occasional skits and gimmicks. In the present day, "Today" runs for four hours every weekday morning, currently hosted by Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb, Al Roker, and Carson Daly. Like many other NBC programs, "Today" airs live from 30 Rockefeller Plaza in New York City.
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#5. Hallmark Hall of Fame
- Networks: NBC, CBS, PBS, ABC, Hallmark Channel
- First broadcast: Dec. 24, 1951
Originally titled the "Hallmark Television Playhouse," this long-running program had its start on the radio and adapted stories from the Reader's Digest. Productions featured on the program include the plays of Shakespeare and popular Broadway programs. Like many of the shows of its time and unlike those today, this program, which now airs intermittently, features its sponsor in the title.
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#4. Music & the Spoken Word
The longest-running non-news television program, "Music & the Spoken Word" focuses on religious music performances and spiritual messages and passages. This program is broadcast on both television and radio and features The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square. The program received the honor of inclusion to the National Radio Hall of Fame in 2010.
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#3. CBS Evening News
Douglas Edwards served as the first anchor for "CBS Evening News," the longest-running network newscast in American history. Walter Cronkite is perhaps the program's most famous news anchor. Currently, Norah O'Donnell hosts this nightly news program, with her predecessors including Jeff Glor, Scott Pelley, Katie Couric, and Dan Rather.
#2. Meet the Press
Currently hosted by Chuck Todd, "Meet the Press" has been on television for almost as long as network television seasons have existed, premiering in 1947. As a result, "Meet the Press" is the longest-running television show in United States broadcasting history. Beginning as a radio show in 1945, the television program initially featured one guest and a panel asking questions in a press conference format. Beginning in under the late Tim Russert, the format evolved to one-on-one interviews and in-depth panel discussions.
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#1. NFL on NBC
NBC's relationship with the NFL began in 1939, with televised broadcasts of football games leading to a rise in popularity for the NFL. NBC found themselves in heavy competition with the rival network CBS over broadcasting rights for the league, with CBS gaining the upper hand in 1997. After renegotiations, NBC began airing NFL games and the occasional Super Bowl starting in 2006.
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<section> <header> <ul> <li>Story name: 50 longest-running TV series</li> <li>Canonical URL: https://stacker.com/tv/50-longest-running-tv-series</li> <li>Written by: Chris Compendio</li> <li>Description: <p><a href="https://stacker.com">Stacker</a> has compiled a list of the 50 longest-running television shows in United States broadcast history. These programs represent a wide range of genres, from cartoons to late-night comedies and soap operas.</p></li> </ul> </header> <article> <h2>50 longest-running TV series</h2> <p>Broadcast television has experienced exponential growth in its nearly century of existence. From the first flicker of black-and-white programming to a modern, on-demand smorgasbord of color cable channels, television has become an integral part of American life. What started as just a few networks broadcasting over the air has blossomed into a sophisticated menu of hundreds of channels broadcast via satellite and fixed cable connections.</p> <p>With this proliferation of content providers has come a huge offering of TV programs. No longer are consumers forced to choose between a few shows running concurrently at prime time. Instead, on-demand, streaming, DVRs, and mobile apps have made choosing and viewing a plethora of shows as easy as clicking a button. Some shows never make it to the network, airing only online. Other shows run on broadcast television and streaming platforms. And while some television programs may come and go in the blink of an eye, others have endured for decades. </p> <p><a href="https://stacker.com">Stacker</a> compiled a list of the longest-running United States television series, ordered by the number of years each show has been on the air. The gallery includes only first-run series originating in North America and available throughout the United States via national broadcast networks, cable networks, or syndication. Series continuations—with name changes and/or changes in network—are noted, but series' revivals are treated as separate from the originals, such as "The People's Court" and "Jeopardy!" Series broadcast within the U.S. but produced in other countries, like "Doctor Who" and "Coronation Street," both of which premiered more than half a century ago, were not included.</p> <p>Read on for the 50 longest-running TV series.</p> <p><strong>You may also like:</strong> <a href="https://thestacker.com/stories/2300/most-popular-shows-tv-1950">Most popular TV shows the year you were born</a></p> <h2>#50. The Bugs Bunny Show</h2> <p>- Total length: 40 years<br> - Networks: ABC, CBS<br> - First broadcast: Oct. 11, 1960<br> - Final broadcast: Sept. 2, 2000<br> <br> Bugs Bunny is not only the most well-known of the "Looney Tunes" characters—he's among the most celebrated cartoon characters of all time. His stardom was enough to carry an anthology variety show, running as a hallmark of Saturday morning cartoons, for nearly 40 years straight. "<a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0053488/">The Bugs Bunny Show</a>" is the longest-running cartoon show on broadcast television.</p> <h2>#49. NASCAR on CBS</h2> <p>- Total length: 40 years<br> - Network: CBS<br> - First broadcast: Feb. 12, 1960<br> - Final broadcast: July 15, 2000<br> <br> NASCAR ruled the airwaves at CBS for nearly 40 years. The network debuted the first televised NASCAR event in 1960, and viewers tuned in for decades to watch coverage of the popular Winston Cup, Craftsman Truck, and Busch Series races. NASCAR cashed in on its massive popularity in the late '90s by negotiating <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/1999/11/11/sports/auto-racing-fox-and-nbc-acquire-the-rights-to-nascar-s-races.html">lucrative broadcasting deals</a> with a number of channels, and CBS' monopoly on the sport ended in 2000.</p> <h2>#48. All My Children</h2> <p>- Total length: 41 years<br> - Network: ABC<br> - First broadcast: Jan. 5, 1970<br> - Final broadcast: Sept. 23, 2011<br> <br> Writer Agnes Nixon developed "All My Children" in part as a platform to discuss social issues. The soap opera tackled taboos that other shows were averse to covering, including the Vietnam War in the 1970s and homosexuality in the 1980s. Production company Prospect Park attempted but failed to revive the show for online distribution after its 2011 cancellation.</p> <h2>#47. Romper Room/Romper Room & Friends</h2> <p>- Total length: 41 years<br> - Network: Syndicated<br> - First broadcast: Feb. 9, 1953<br> - Final broadcast: Sept. 1, 1994<br> <br> "Romper Room" was one of the earliest programs in the growing genre of children's television, featuring a hostess who led a group of children in several games and activities to teach them about morals, manners, and etiquette. While "Romper Room" was broadcast nationally, there were also several local and international versions of the show.</p> <h2>#46. Austin City Limits</h2> <p>- Total length: 44 years<br> - Network: PBS<br> - First broadcast: 1976<br> - Final broadcast: Ongoing<br> <br> "Austin City Limits" is a PBS stalwart featuring performances by Austin, Texas, acts. The show regularly presents music genres such as Texas blues, rock 'n' roll, and country, but has also broadened its scope to include other national and international types of music as well. The show made the claim of being the longest-running music television series in American history.</p> <p><strong>You may also like: </strong> <a href="https://thestacker.com/stories/3322/50-iconic-onscreen-female-friendships#1">50 iconic onscreen female friendships</a></p> <h2>#45. Creative Living With Sheryl Borden</h2> <p>- Total length: 44 years<br> - Network: Syndicated<br> - First broadcast: 1976<br> - Final broadcast: Ongoing<br> <br> Sheryl Borden hosts this local magazine-formatted crafts show, giving tips about cooking, sewing, and other crafts. Airing since 1976, <a href="https://www.kenw.org/programs/creative-living-sheryl-borden-kenw-tv">"Creative Living"</a> is carried by over 118 PBS stations throughout most of the United States and parts of Canada.</p> <h2>#44. Live From Lincoln Center</h2> <p>- Total length: 44 years<br> - Network: PBS<br> - First broadcast: Jan. 30, 1976<br> - Final broadcast: Ongoing<br> <br> Since 1976, PBS has aired performances from the world of opera, ballet, and classical music from New York City's renowned Lincoln Center. Currently hosted by the actress and singer Audra McDonald, "Live from Lincoln Center" has won 17 Emmy Awards and countless more nominations. The program, made possible by grants from several trusts and foundations, remains one of PBS' most beloved cornerstones.</p> <h2>#43. Good Morning America</h2> <p>- Total length: 44 years<br> - Network: ABC<br> - First broadcast: Nov. 3, 1975<br> - Final broadcast: Ongoing<br> <br> "Good Morning America" (known colloquially as "GMA") is a breakfast television news show. Hosting the program has often been a stepping stone to more prestigious network news positions, and past anchors like Charlie Gibson and Diane Sawyer both eventually anchored "World News" on prime time. Today the show is led by Robin Roberts, George Stephanopoulos, and Michael Strahan.</p> <h2>#42. PBS NewsHour</h2> <p>- Total length: 44 years<br> - Network: PBS<br> - First broadcast: Oct. 20, 1975<br> - Final broadcast: Ongoing<br> <br> First broadcast in 1975 and currently hosted by Judy Woodruff, "PBS Newshour" is the network's flagship daily news program. Jim Lehrer, who sat in the chair from 1976 until 2011, has been the program's longest-serving anchor. The prestige of the program was recognized when Lehrer was chosen to moderate multiple presidential debates. Gwen Ifill is among the program's most celebrated hosts.</p> <h2>#41. Saturday Night Live</h2> <p>- Total length: 44 years<br> - Network: NBC<br> - First broadcast: Oct. 11, 1975<br> - Final broadcast: Ongoing<br> <br> Producer Lorne Michaels changed the sketch comedy and television landscape with "<a href="https://stacker.com/stories/1103/top-100-snl-episodes">Saturday Night Live</a>," or "SNL." Original cast members included Gilda Radner, Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi with episodes featuring celebrity hosts and musical performances, live and pre-taped sketches, the satirical "Weekend Update" news segment, and famous political impressions, such as Will Ferrell as George W. Bush and Tina Fey as Sarah Palin. Current cast members include Kate McKinnon and Kenan Thompson, and it holds the record as America's longest-running sketch comedy and variety show.</p> <p><strong>You may also like: </strong> <a href="https://thestacker.com/stories/3075/can-you-answer-these-real-jeopardy-questions-about-music">Can you answer these real 'Jeopardy!' questions about music?</a></p> <h2>#40. Inside Washington</h2> <p>- Total length: 44 years<br> - Network: Syndicated<br> - First broadcast: 1969<br> - Final broadcast: Dec. 20, 2013<br> <br> This political roundtable show got its start as "Agronsky & Co.," hosted by journalist Martin Agronsky. After Agronsky's retirement, journalist Gordon Peterson renamed the program "Inside Washington," with production moving to local D.C. station WJLA. The program was an early pioneer in the "talking head" format of panel discussions.</p> <h2>#39. One Life to Live</h2> <p>- Total length: 44 years<br> - Network: ABC<br> - First broadcast: July 15, 1968<br> - Final broadcast: Jan. 13, 2012<br> <br> Agnes Nixon, the force behind "All My Children," created "One Life to Life" to steer daytime television programming away from its predominantly white, upper-class nature by instead depicting ethnically and socioeconomically diverse characters. Ending in 2012, an attempt to revive "One Life to Life" was short-lived online.</p> <h2>#38. The Victory Garden</h2> <p>- Total length: 45 years<br> - Network: PBS<br> - First broadcast: April 16, 1975<br> - Final broadcast: Ongoing<br> <br> Beginning as "Crockett's Victory Garden" under the hosting of James Underwood Crockett, each episode on this show focuses on general garden care. After Crockett passed away in 1979, the show broadened to cover topics like planting, potting, pruning, and pest control, even featuring guests and travel segments. The program is currently on the air under the title "The Victory Garden's Edible Feast."</p> <h2>#37. Wide World of Sports</h2> <p>- Total length: 45 years<br> - Network: ABC<br> - First broadcast: April 29, 1961<br> - Final broadcast: August 2006<br> <br> ABC's "Wide World of Sports" was a popular weekly sports magazine. Episodes began with a musical fanfare and an iconic voice-over promising to show viewers "the thrill of victory" and "the agony of defeat." As the television market grew and diversified in the late '90s, "Wide World of Sports" couldn't compete and was canceled in 1998.</p> <h2>#36. NOVA</h2> <p>- Total length: 46 years<br> - Network: PBS<br> - First broadcast: March 3, 1974<br> - Final broadcast: Ongoing</p> <p>"NOVA" is the most-watched primetime science program in the United States. Produced by Boston-based WGBH, the <a href="https://www.pbs.org/show/nova/">weekly program</a> features in-depth reports on scientific and nature topics, as well as interviews with prominent scientists and researchers. "NOVA" is the recipient of numerous Peabody and Emmy awards.</p> <p><strong>You may also like: </strong> <a href="https://thestacker.com/stories/3311/best-and-worst-jennifer-lopez-movies">Best and worst Jennifer Lopez movies </a></p> <h2>#35. The Young and the Restless</h2> <p>- Total length: 47 years<br> - Network: CBS<br> - First broadcast: March 26, 1973<br> - Final broadcast: Ongoing<br> <br> A rivalry between the wealthy Brooks family and the working class Foster family is the centerpiece of the Daytime Emmy-winning "The Young and the Restless." While the cast frequently changes, the characters Jill Abbott and Katherine Chancellor remain constant. The program began as a half-hour soap opera before expanding to a full hour in 1980 and also crossed over with fellow soap opera "The Bold and the Beautiful."</p> <h2>#34. Great Performances</h2> <p>- Total length: 47 years<br> - Network: PBS<br> - First broadcast: Nov. 4, 1972<br> - Final broadcast: Ongoing<br> <br> As the title implies, "Great Performances" is a platform on PBS to showcase theatrical and artistic productions including plays, musicals, ballets, operas, and even documentaries. Julie Andrews, Whoopi Goldberg, and Walter Cronkite frequently acted as guest hosts for the program. A spin-off called "Great Performances: Dance in America" focused exclusively on dance performances.</p> <h2>#33. The Price Is Right</h2> <p>- Total length: 47 years<br> - Network: CBS<br> - First broadcast: Sept. 4, 1972<br> - Final broadcast: Ongoing<br> <br> Whether or not they view the show, Americans are all familiar with "The Price Is Right's" famous catchphrase "Come on down!" The game show is the <a href="https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/wheel-of-fortunes-pat-sajak-born">longest-running on television</a> and features contestants attempting to guess the price of certain items. Bob Barker hosted the show from its debut until 2007, when he was succeeded by Drew Carey.</p> <h2>#32. Day of Discovery</h2> <p>- Total length: 48 years<br> - Networks: Syndicated<br> - First broadcast: May 5, 1968<br> - Final broadcast: Feb. 6, 2016<br> <br> "Day of Discovery" was a show imported from Canada and hosted by publisher and broadcaster Brent Hackett. Shot in documentary style, Hackett takes viewers through historical events while providing Christian and context.</p> <h2>#31. Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon</h2> <p>- Total length: 48 years<br> - Networks: Syndicated, ABC<br> - First broadcast: Sept. 4, 1966<br> - Final broadcast: Aug. 31, 2014<br> <br> The "Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon" raised money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association annually from 1966 to 2014 and was hosted by its namesake, the beloved entertainer Jerry Lewis. The telethon aired every Labor Day weekend, and <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2017/08/21/jerry-lewis-telethons-raised-billions-for-muscular-dystrophy-many-cheered-when-he-went-off-the-air/?utm_term=.020c6f33d7ec">in total raised more than $2.45 billion</a>. The program eventually aired as the "MDA Show of Strength," but was canceled in favor of more modern and viral methods of fundraising.</p> <p><strong>You may also like: </strong> <a href="https://thestacker.com/stories/3434/1984-and-19-other-dystopian-novels-predicted-future">1984 and 19 other dystopian novels that predicted the future</a></p> <h2>#30. Masterpiece Theatre</h2> <p>- Total length: 49 years<br> - Network: PBS<br> - First broadcast: Jan. 10, 1971<br> - Final broadcast: Ongoing<br> <br> "Masterpiece Theatre" (currently known as "Masterpiece") presents <a href="https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/masterpiece/shows/">numerous British dramas</a> to American audiences. Popular programs that have made it stateside through "Masterpiece" include "Sherlock" and "Downton Abbey." Several performers such as Gillian Anderson, Laura Linney, Alan Cumming, and David Tennant have acted as hosts for "Masterpiece," but the show now operates without one.</p> <h2>#29. Monday Night Football</h2> <p>- Total length: 49 years<br> - Network: ABC, ESPN<br> - First broadcast: Sept. 21, 1970<br> - Final broadcast: Ongoing<br> <br> "Monday Night Football" has aired NFL games across ABC and ESPN, for nearly 50 years. It is one of the longest-running prime-time programs on broadcast television. "MNF" often utilizes rotating hosts and guests to provide commentary and entertainment.</p> <h2>#28. NBC Nightly News</h2> <p>- Total length: 49 years<br> - Network: NBC<br> - First broadcast: Aug. 3, 1970<br> - Final broadcast: Ongoing<br> <br> John Chancellor served as the first anchor for NBC's nightly news program before eventually being succeeded by the legendary Tom Brokaw. After Brokaw's retirement from the program, Brian Williams took over, only to resign after an embellishment scandal and suspension. Lester Holt now sits as the anchor, with the program still using a musical theme <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/1985/09/10/arts/john-williams-creates-themes-for-nbc-news.html">written by John Williams</a> in 1985.</p> <h2>#27. Hour of Power</h2> <p>- Total length: 50 years<br> - Network: ABC<br> - First broadcast: February 1970<br> - Final broadcast: Ongoing<br> <br> First broadcast from the Crystal Cathedral in California, "Hour of Power" showcases Christian music performances and several guests sharing stories about their faith. "Hour of Power" was founded by televangelist Robert H. Schuller, though the program is now hosted by his grandson Bobby Schuller. The program currently airs from Shepherd's Grove.</p> <h2>#26. Sesame Street</h2> <p>- Total length: 50 years<br> - Networks: NET, PBS, HBO<br> - First broadcast: Nov. 10, 1969<br> - Final broadcast: Ongoing<br> <br> An essential part of many American childhoods, "<a href="https://stacker.com/stories/3564/50-years-sesame-street-history">Sesame Street</a>" was created by the former Children's Television Workshop and uses puppets to communicate educational and often humorous lessons to children. Human characters are also present in "Sesame Street," with celebrity guest stars often making appearances. Famous "Sesame Street" characters include Big Bird, Bert, Ernie, and Oscar the Grouch.</p> <p><strong>You may also like: </strong> <a href="https://thestacker.com/stories/3387/lyrics-50-famously-misunderstood-songs-explained">Lyrics to 50 famously misunderstood songs, explained</a></p> <h2>#25. Scooby-Doo</h2> <p>- Total length: 50 years<br> - Networks: CBS, ABC, The WB, The CW, Cartoon Network, Boomerang<br> - First broadcast: Sept. 13, 1969<br> - Final broadcast: Ongoing<br> <br> The "Scooby-Doo" franchise encapsulates <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0063950/">several animated television shows</a> and spin-off movies, with the most famous iteration being titled "Scooby-Doo, Where Are You?" As most popular culture aficionados should know, the premise involves a group of teenagers and their quirky dog driving around in the Mystery Machine Van and solving various mysteries. "I would've gotten away with it too, if it hadn't been for you meddling kids!" yelled each villain of the week after their eventual defeat.</p> <h2>#24. 60 Minutes</h2> <p>- Total length: 51 years<br> - Network: CBS<br> - First broadcast: Sept. 24, 1968<br> - Final broadcast: Ongoing<br> <br> The ticking noise and graphic that accompanies every bumper in "60 Minutes" has stuck with the minds of viewers since the program's beginnings in 1968. A news magazine from CBS, "60 Minutes" centers on reporter-focused investigations covering topical issues in the country. With the rise of new media, "60 Minutes" segments have also been distributed through the internet and mobile applications.</p> <h2>#23. NFL Films Presents</h2> <p>- Total length: 52 years<br> - Networks: Syndicated, ESPN, NFL Network<br> - First broadcast: Sept. 17, 1967<br> - Final broadcast: Ongoing<br> <br> NFL Films serves as a resource for archiving some of the most memorable moments in American football history. Through ESPN and the NFL Network, the company provides several documentaries and footage, with "NFL Films Presents" acting as an umbrella title for many programs that do not fit in with existing shows.</p> <h2>#22. Washington Week</h2> <p>- Total length: 53 years<br> - Networks: NET, PBS<br> - First broadcast: Feb. 23, 1967<br> - Final broadcast: Ongoing<br> <br> The panel discussion program "Washington Week" first aired on the National Educational Television channel before coming under the banner of PBS. Initially titled "Washington Week in Review," this program features a moderator and panelists tackling the political issues of the day in a civil fashion. Robert Costa of The Washington Post currently serves as the host of "Washington Week."</p> <h2>#21. Sábado Gigante</h2> <p>- Total length: 53 years<br> - Network: Univision<br> - First broadcast: Aug. 8, 1962<br> - Final broadcast: Sept. 19, 2015<br> <br> Directly imported from Chile, "Sábado Gigante" was brought to audiences in the United States through Univision. The weekly show provided a variety of entertainment segments, ranging from beauty pageants and comedy sketches to musical performances. "Sábado Gigante" represents the longest-running imported television show in the United States.</p> <p><strong>You may also like: </strong> <a href="https://thestacker.com/stories/3326/famous-authors-who-only-wrote-one-novel">Famous authors who only wrote one novel</a></p> <h2>#20. Days of Our Lives</h2> <p>- Total length: 54 years<br> - Network: NBC<br> - First broadcast: Nov. 8, 1965<br> - Final broadcast: Ongoing<br> <br> American soap opera fans have been following the lives of the residents of Salem since 1965. One of the longest-running scripted programs in the world, "Days of Our Lives"—or "Days" as its viewers lovingly call it—features all the <a href="https://www.nbc.com/days-of-our-lives">romance, plotting, and scheming</a> soap opera lovers expect from the genre, but it also gained a reputation, particularly in its early years, for its almost subversive storylines, including story arcs featuring topics like interracial romance and infertility.</p> <h2>#19. As the World Turns</h2> <p>- Total length: 54 years<br> - Network: CBS<br> - First broadcast: April 2, 1956<br> - Final broadcast: Sept. 17, 2010<br> <br> Created as a companion for "Guiding Light," "As the World Turns" was meant to be a slow, contemplative, and character-focused story. The program featured several characters representing different legal and medical professions. It has the third-longest continuous run of any soap opera and was canceled in 2009 due to low ratings.</p> <h2>#18. The Wonderful World of Disney</h2> <p>- Total length: 54 years<br> - Networks: ABC, NBC, CBS, Disney Channel<br> - First broadcast: Oct. 27, 1954<br> - Final broadcast: Dec. 24, 2008<br> <br> "The Wonderful World of Disney" presented numerous Disney theatrical releases on network and cable television and often hosted network premieres of popular films (including "Toy Story"). Upon its second run on ABC, the program began running film from other studios, such as the "Harry Potter" films. Despite the series' end, "The Wonderful World of Disney" title has returned infrequently for special presentations of films like "Frozen."</p> <h2>#17. NASCAR on ABC</h2> <p>- Total length: 55 years<br> - Network: ABC<br> - First broadcast: Feb. 26, 1961<br> - Final broadcast: Oct. 11, 2014<br> <br> Initially, NASCAR's business and broadcast involvement with ABC began with presentations through the "Wide World of Sports" program. Beginning in 1981, ESPN would also air NASCAR races until 2002, later starting up again in 2007. The deal between ESPN and NASCAR ended in 2014, ending an almost 50-year run across ABC and ESPN.</p> <h2>#16. General Hospital</h2> <p>- Total length: 57 years<br> - Network: ABC<br> - First broadcast: April 1, 1963<br> - Final broadcast: Ongoing<br> <br> "General Hospital" has the distinction of being the longest-running dramatic series and soap opera that is still in production to this day. The series takes place in what used to be an unnamed town, now known as Port Charles. For most of the series' run, "General Hospital" has focused on the Quartermaine and Spencer families.</p> <p><strong>You may also like: </strong> <a href="https://thestacker.com/stories/3332/controversial-figures-who-still-found-success">Controversial figures who still found success</a></p> <h2>#15. Guiding Light</h2> <p>- Total length: 57 years<br> - Network: CBS<br> - First broadcast: June 30, 1952<br> - Final broadcast: Sept. 18, 2009<br> <br> Holding the record as the <a href="https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/tvs-longest-running-soap-opera-was-first-broadcast-80-years-ago-180961849/">longest-running drama</a> and daytime television show of all time, "Guiding Light" leaves a long legacy that began on radio in 1937. The program cycled through various writers, characters, and storylines through the many decades (Agnes Nixon, the creator of various other soap operas such as "All My Children," is one notable name). The show reached its eventual end in 2009 due to declining ratings.</p> <h2>#14. Professional Bowlers Tour</h2> <p>- Total length: 58 years<br> - Networks: ABC, CBS, Fox Sports Net, ESPN<br> - First broadcast: Jan. 27, 1962<br> - Final broadcast: Ongoing<br> <br> It may not have the name recognition of "Wide World of Sports," but the "Professional Bowlers Tour" still had a long presence on the same ABC television network. Now on ESPN, the program <a href="https://www.pba.com/Television">airs matches from the Professional Bowlers Association</a>.</p> <h2>#13. It's Academic</h2> <p>- Total length: 58 years<br> - Networks: WRC-TV, WJZ-TV, WVIR-TV<br> - First broadcast: Oct. 7, 1961<br> - Final broadcast: Ongoing<br> <br> While classified as a game show, "It's Academic" is based more on local academic competitions. This long-running quiz show is only broadcast in Baltimore, Charlottesville, and Washington D.C., and features quiz competitions for high school students around the country. The program has spun off in other U.S. cities and even internationally.</p> <h2>#12. NFL on CBS</h2> <p>- Total length: 59 years<br> - Network: CBS<br> - First broadcast: Sept. 30, 1956<br> - Final broadcast: Ongoing<br> <br> CBS began airing NFL games in 1956, even before the AFL-NFL merger. Factors such as competition from the then-relatively new Fox network led to a period from 1994 to 1997 where CBS was left without football games, leaving the network scrambling for replacement programming.</p> <h2>#11. The Open Mind</h2> <p>- Total length: 63 years<br> - Network: Syndicated<br> - First broadcast: May 1956<br> - Final broadcast: Ongoing<br> <br> "The Open Mind" is the <a href="https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2018/10-oct/Alexander_Heffner_release.php">longest-running public access program</a> on television, with the goal of serving as a "thoughtful excursion into the world of ideas." Created by Richard Heffner, the show has attempted to provide insights into politics, science, technology, and the arts. After Heffner's death in 2013, his grandson Alexander Heffner took over hosting duties.</p> <p><strong>You may also like: </strong> <a href="https://thestacker.com/stories/3316/exploring-minority-representation-biggest-box-office-winners-ever">Exploring minority representation in the biggest box office winners ever</a></p> <h2>#10. It Is Written</h2> <p>- Total length: 64 years<br> - Network: Syndicated<br> - First broadcast: March 1956<br> - Final broadcast: Ongoing<br> <br> "It Is Written" is the longest-running religious television program to broadcast in color. With the use of satellite uplink technology, this program is also broadcast internationally in over 140 countries. In keeping with modern media trends, "It Is Written" also has a presence through video podcasts and mobile applications.</p> <h2>#9. Face the Nation</h2> <p>- Total length: 65 years<br> - Network: CBS<br> - First broadcast: Nov. 7, 1954<br> - Final broadcast: Ongoing<br> <br> One of several Sunday morning talk shows on network television, "Face the Nation" debuted on CBS as a response to NBC's "Meet the Press." Both shows share a similar format, featuring interviews with political figures and panel discussions. The show, currently anchored by Margaret Brennan, started as a half-hour program before expanding to a full hour in 2012 under longtime moderator Bob Schieffer.</p> <h2>#8. The Tonight Show</h2> <p>- Total length: 65 years<br> - Network: NBC<br> - First broadcast: Sept. 27, 1954<br> - Final broadcast: Ongoing<br> <br> This long-running late-night talk show was created as a companion to "The Today Show" by Sylvester Weaver, NBC's vice president. First hosted by Steve Allen and followed by Jack Paar, Johnny Carson's 30-year run is by far the most famous and influential in late-night television history. The show moved back from Burbank, California, to New York City when Jimmy Fallon, former host of "Late Night," took over the show from Jay Leno.</p> <h2>#7. ABC World News Tonight</h2> <p>- Total length: 66 years<br> - Network: ABC<br> - First broadcast: October 1953<br> - Final broadcast: Ongoing<br> <br> "ABC World News Tonight" is currently anchored by David Muir, with the long-running program receiving various title changes through the years. Muir succeeds Diane Sawyer, who succeeded Charles Gibson, both having formerly anchored ABC's "Good Morning America."</p> <h2>#6. Today</h2> <p>- Total length: 68 years<br> - Network: NBC<br> - First broadcast: Jan. 14, 1952<br> - Final broadcast: Ongoing<br> <br> "Today," or "The Today Show," is the first show of its kind and the longest-running morning talk show. "Today" began as a two-hour program with news headlines, interviews, and occasional skits and gimmicks. In the present day, "Today" runs for four hours every weekday morning, currently hosted by Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb, Al Roker, and Carson Daly. Like many other NBC programs, "Today" airs live from 30 Rockefeller Plaza in New York City.</p> <p><strong>You may also like: </strong> <a href="https://thestacker.com/stories/1203/richest-country-music-stars">The richest country music stars</a></p> <h2>#5. Hallmark Hall of Fame</h2> <p>- Total length: 68 years<br> - Networks: NBC, CBS, PBS, ABC, Hallmark Channel<br> - First broadcast: Dec. 24, 1951<br> - Final broadcast: Ongoing<br> <br> Originally titled the "Hallmark Television Playhouse," this long-running program had its start on the radio and adapted stories from the Reader's Digest. Productions featured on the program include the plays of Shakespeare and popular Broadway programs. Like many of the shows of its time and unlike those today, this program, which now airs intermittently, features its sponsor in the title.</p> <h2>#4. Music & the Spoken Word</h2> <p>- Total length: 70 years<br> - Networks: Syndicated<br> - First broadcast: October 1949<br> - Final broadcast: Ongoing<br> <br> The longest-running non-news television program, "Music & the Spoken Word" focuses on religious music performances and spiritual messages and passages. This program is broadcast on both television and radio and features The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square. The program received the honor of inclusion to the <a href="https://www.radiohof.org/">National Radio Hall of Fame</a> in 2010.</p> <h2>#3. CBS Evening News</h2> <p>- Total length: 71 years<br> - Network: CBS<br> - First broadcast: May 3, 1948<br> - Final broadcast: Ongoing<br> <br> Douglas Edwards served as the first anchor for "CBS Evening News," the longest-running network newscast in American history. Walter Cronkite is perhaps the program's most famous news anchor. Currently, Norah O'Donnell hosts this nightly news program, with her predecessors including Jeff Glor, Scott Pelley, Katie Couric, and Dan Rather.</p> <h2>#2. Meet the Press</h2> <p>- Total length: 72 years<br> - Network: NBC<br> - First broadcast: Nov. 6, 1947<br> - Final broadcast: Ongoing<br> <br> Currently hosted by Chuck Todd, "Meet the Press" has been on television for almost as long as network television seasons have existed, premiering in 1947. As a result, "Meet the Press" is the longest-running television show in United States broadcasting history. Beginning as a radio show in 1945, the television program initially featured one guest and a panel asking questions in a press conference format. Beginning in under the late Tim Russert, the format evolved to one-on-one interviews and in-depth panel discussions.</p> <p><strong>You may also like: </strong><a href="https://thestacker.com/stories/980/100-best-tv-shows-all-time">The 100 best TV shows of all time</a></p> <h2>#1. NFL on NBC</h2> <p>- Total length: 73 years<br> - Network: NBC<br> - First broadcast: Oct. 22, 1939<br> - Final broadcast: Ongoing<br> <br> NBC's relationship with the NFL began in 1939, with televised broadcasts of football games leading to a rise in popularity for the NFL. NBC found themselves in heavy competition with the rival network CBS over broadcasting rights for the league, with CBS gaining the upper hand in 1997. After renegotiations, NBC began airing NFL games and the occasional Super Bowl starting in 2006.</p> <p><strong>You may also like: </strong> <a href="https://thestacker.com/stories/3310/song-summer-year-you-graduated-high-school">Song of the summer the year you graduated high school</a></p> </article> </section> <script src="https://analytics.stacker.com/tracking/89226251-6adf-4258-9d16-1f98d9b4c3bd/script.js?source=republish"></script>
Story name: 50 longest-running TV series Canonical URL: https://stacker.com/tv/50-longest-running-tv-series Written by: Chris Compendio Description: Stacker has compiled a list of the 50 longest-running television shows in United States broadcast history. These programs represent a wide range of genres, from cartoons to late-night comedies and soap operas. 50 longest-running TV series Broadcast television has experienced exponential growth in its nearly century of existence. From the first flicker of black-and-white programming to a modern, on-demand smorgasbord of color cable channels, television has become an integral part of American life. What started as just a few networks broadcasting over the air has blossomed into a sophisticated menu of hundreds of channels broadcast via satellite and fixed cable connections. With this proliferation of content providers has come a huge offering of TV programs. No longer are consumers forced to choose between a few shows running concurrently at prime time. Instead, on-demand, streaming, DVRs, and mobile apps have made choosing and viewing a plethora of shows as easy as clicking a button. Some shows never make it to the network, airing only online. Other shows run on broadcast television and streaming platforms. And while some television programs may come and go in the blink of an eye, others have endured for decades. Stacker compiled a list of the longest-running United States television series, ordered by the number of years each show has been on the air. The gallery includes only first-run series originating in North America and available throughout the United States via national broadcast networks, cable networks, or syndication. Series continuations—with name changes and/or changes in network—are noted, but series' revivals are treated as separate from the originals, such as "The People's Court" and "Jeopardy!" Series broadcast within the U.S. but produced in other countries, like "Doctor Who" and "Coronation Street," both of which premiered more than half a century ago, were not included. Read on for the 50 longest-running TV series. You may also like: Most popular TV shows the year you were born #50. The Bugs Bunny Show - Total length: 40 years - Networks: ABC, CBS - First broadcast: Oct. 11, 1960 - Final broadcast: Sept. 2, 2000 Bugs Bunny is not only the most well-known of the "Looney Tunes" characters—he's among the most celebrated cartoon characters of all time. His stardom was enough to carry an anthology variety show, running as a hallmark of Saturday morning cartoons, for nearly 40 years straight. "The Bugs Bunny Show" is the longest-running cartoon show on broadcast television. #49. NASCAR on CBS - Total length: 40 years - Network: CBS - First broadcast: Feb. 12, 1960 - Final broadcast: July 15, 2000 NASCAR ruled the airwaves at CBS for nearly 40 years. The network debuted the first televised NASCAR event in 1960, and viewers tuned in for decades to watch coverage of the popular Winston Cup, Craftsman Truck, and Busch Series races. NASCAR cashed in on its massive popularity in the late '90s by negotiating lucrative broadcasting deals with a number of channels, and CBS' monopoly on the sport ended in 2000. #48. All My Children - Total length: 41 years - Network: ABC - First broadcast: Jan. 5, 1970 - Final broadcast: Sept. 23, 2011 Writer Agnes Nixon developed "All My Children" in part as a platform to discuss social issues. The soap opera tackled taboos that other shows were averse to covering, including the Vietnam War in the 1970s and homosexuality in the 1980s. Production company Prospect Park attempted but failed to revive the show for online distribution after its 2011 cancellation. #47. Romper Room/Romper Room & Friends - Total length: 41 years - Network: Syndicated - First broadcast: Feb. 9, 1953 - Final broadcast: Sept. 1, 1994 "Romper Room" was one of the earliest programs in the growing genre of children's television, featuring a hostess who led a group of children in several games and activities to teach them about morals, manners, and etiquette. While "Romper Room" was broadcast nationally, there were also several local and international versions of the show. #46. Austin City Limits - Total length: 44 years - Network: PBS - First broadcast: 1976 - Final broadcast: Ongoing "Austin City Limits" is a PBS stalwart featuring performances by Austin, Texas, acts. The show regularly presents music genres such as Texas blues, rock 'n' roll, and country, but has also broadened its scope to include other national and international types of music as well. The show made the claim of being the longest-running music television series in American history. You may also like: 50 iconic onscreen female friendships #45. Creative Living With Sheryl Borden - Total length: 44 years - Network: Syndicated - First broadcast: 1976 - Final broadcast: Ongoing Sheryl Borden hosts this local magazine-formatted crafts show, giving tips about cooking, sewing, and other crafts. Airing since 1976, "Creative Living" is carried by over 118 PBS stations throughout most of the United States and parts of Canada. #44. Live From Lincoln Center - Total length: 44 years - Network: PBS - First broadcast: Jan. 30, 1976 - Final broadcast: Ongoing Since 1976, PBS has aired performances from the world of opera, ballet, and classical music from New York City's renowned Lincoln Center. Currently hosted by the actress and singer Audra McDonald, "Live from Lincoln Center" has won 17 Emmy Awards and countless more nominations. The program, made possible by grants from several trusts and foundations, remains one of PBS' most beloved cornerstones. #43. Good Morning America - Total length: 44 years - Network: ABC - First broadcast: Nov. 3, 1975 - Final broadcast: Ongoing "Good Morning America" (known colloquially as "GMA") is a breakfast television news show. Hosting the program has often been a stepping stone to more prestigious network news positions, and past anchors like Charlie Gibson and Diane Sawyer both eventually anchored "World News" on prime time. Today the show is led by Robin Roberts, George Stephanopoulos, and Michael Strahan. #42. PBS NewsHour - Total length: 44 years - Network: PBS - First broadcast: Oct. 20, 1975 - Final broadcast: Ongoing First broadcast in 1975 and currently hosted by Judy Woodruff, "PBS Newshour" is the network's flagship daily news program. Jim Lehrer, who sat in the chair from 1976 until 2011, has been the program's longest-serving anchor. The prestige of the program was recognized when Lehrer was chosen to moderate multiple presidential debates. Gwen Ifill is among the program's most celebrated hosts. #41. Saturday Night Live - Total length: 44 years - Network: NBC - First broadcast: Oct. 11, 1975 - Final broadcast: Ongoing Producer Lorne Michaels changed the sketch comedy and television landscape with "Saturday Night Live," or "SNL." Original cast members included Gilda Radner, Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi with episodes featuring celebrity hosts and musical performances, live and pre-taped sketches, the satirical "Weekend Update" news segment, and famous political impressions, such as Will Ferrell as George W. Bush and Tina Fey as Sarah Palin. Current cast members include Kate McKinnon and Kenan Thompson, and it holds the record as America's longest-running sketch comedy and variety show. You may also like: Can you answer these real 'Jeopardy!' questions about music? #40. Inside Washington - Total length: 44 years - Network: Syndicated - First broadcast: 1969 - Final broadcast: Dec. 20, 2013 This political roundtable show got its start as "Agronsky & Co.," hosted by journalist Martin Agronsky. After Agronsky's retirement, journalist Gordon Peterson renamed the program "Inside Washington," with production moving to local D.C. station WJLA. The program was an early pioneer in the "talking head" format of panel discussions. #39. One Life to Live - Total length: 44 years - Network: ABC - First broadcast: July 15, 1968 - Final broadcast: Jan. 13, 2012 Agnes Nixon, the force behind "All My Children," created "One Life to Life" to steer daytime television programming away from its predominantly white, upper-class nature by instead depicting ethnically and socioeconomically diverse characters. Ending in 2012, an attempt to revive "One Life to Life" was short-lived online. #38. The Victory Garden - Total length: 45 years - Network: PBS - First broadcast: April 16, 1975 - Final broadcast: Ongoing Beginning as "Crockett's Victory Garden" under the hosting of James Underwood Crockett, each episode on this show focuses on general garden care. After Crockett passed away in 1979, the show broadened to cover topics like planting, potting, pruning, and pest control, even featuring guests and travel segments. The program is currently on the air under the title "The Victory Garden's Edible Feast." #37. Wide World of Sports - Total length: 45 years - Network: ABC - First broadcast: April 29, 1961 - Final broadcast: August 2006 ABC's "Wide World of Sports" was a popular weekly sports magazine. Episodes began with a musical fanfare and an iconic voice-over promising to show viewers "the thrill of victory" and "the agony of defeat." As the television market grew and diversified in the late '90s, "Wide World of Sports" couldn't compete and was canceled in 1998. #36. NOVA - Total length: 46 years - Network: PBS - First broadcast: March 3, 1974 - Final broadcast: Ongoing "NOVA" is the most-watched primetime science program in the United States. Produced by Boston-based WGBH, the weekly program features in-depth reports on scientific and nature topics, as well as interviews with prominent scientists and researchers. "NOVA" is the recipient of numerous Peabody and Emmy awards. You may also like: Best and worst Jennifer Lopez movies #35. The Young and the Restless - Total length: 47 years - Network: CBS - First broadcast: March 26, 1973 - Final broadcast: Ongoing A rivalry between the wealthy Brooks family and the working class Foster family is the centerpiece of the Daytime Emmy-winning "The Young and the Restless." While the cast frequently changes, the characters Jill Abbott and Katherine Chancellor remain constant. The program began as a half-hour soap opera before expanding to a full hour in 1980 and also crossed over with fellow soap opera "The Bold and the Beautiful." #34. Great Performances - Total length: 47 years - Network: PBS - First broadcast: Nov. 4, 1972 - Final broadcast: Ongoing As the title implies, "Great Performances" is a platform on PBS to showcase theatrical and artistic productions including plays, musicals, ballets, operas, and even documentaries. Julie Andrews, Whoopi Goldberg, and Walter Cronkite frequently acted as guest hosts for the program. A spin-off called "Great Performances: Dance in America" focused exclusively on dance performances. #33. The Price Is Right - Total length: 47 years - Network: CBS - First broadcast: Sept. 4, 1972 - Final broadcast: Ongoing Whether or not they view the show, Americans are all familiar with "The Price Is Right's" famous catchphrase "Come on down!" The game show is the longest-running on television and features contestants attempting to guess the price of certain items. Bob Barker hosted the show from its debut until 2007, when he was succeeded by Drew Carey. #32. Day of Discovery - Total length: 48 years - Networks: Syndicated - First broadcast: May 5, 1968 - Final broadcast: Feb. 6, 2016 "Day of Discovery" was a show imported from Canada and hosted by publisher and broadcaster Brent Hackett. Shot in documentary style, Hackett takes viewers through historical events while providing Christian and context. #31. Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon - Total length: 48 years - Networks: Syndicated, ABC - First broadcast: Sept. 4, 1966 - Final broadcast: Aug. 31, 2014 The "Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon" raised money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association annually from 1966 to 2014 and was hosted by its namesake, the beloved entertainer Jerry Lewis. The telethon aired every Labor Day weekend, and in total raised more than $2.45 billion. The program eventually aired as the "MDA Show of Strength," but was canceled in favor of more modern and viral methods of fundraising. You may also like: 1984 and 19 other dystopian novels that predicted the future #30. Masterpiece Theatre - Total length: 49 years - Network: PBS - First broadcast: Jan. 10, 1971 - Final broadcast: Ongoing "Masterpiece Theatre" (currently known as "Masterpiece") presents numerous British dramas to American audiences. Popular programs that have made it stateside through "Masterpiece" include "Sherlock" and "Downton Abbey." Several performers such as Gillian Anderson, Laura Linney, Alan Cumming, and David Tennant have acted as hosts for "Masterpiece," but the show now operates without one. #29. Monday Night Football - Total length: 49 years - Network: ABC, ESPN - First broadcast: Sept. 21, 1970 - Final broadcast: Ongoing "Monday Night Football" has aired NFL games across ABC and ESPN, for nearly 50 years. It is one of the longest-running prime-time programs on broadcast television. "MNF" often utilizes rotating hosts and guests to provide commentary and entertainment. #28. NBC Nightly News - Total length: 49 years - Network: NBC - First broadcast: Aug. 3, 1970 - Final broadcast: Ongoing John Chancellor served as the first anchor for NBC's nightly news program before eventually being succeeded by the legendary Tom Brokaw. After Brokaw's retirement from the program, Brian Williams took over, only to resign after an embellishment scandal and suspension. Lester Holt now sits as the anchor, with the program still using a musical theme written by John Williams in 1985. #27. Hour of Power - Total length: 50 years - Network: ABC - First broadcast: February 1970 - Final broadcast: Ongoing First broadcast from the Crystal Cathedral in California, "Hour of Power" showcases Christian music performances and several guests sharing stories about their faith. "Hour of Power" was founded by televangelist Robert H. Schuller, though the program is now hosted by his grandson Bobby Schuller. The program currently airs from Shepherd's Grove. #26. Sesame Street - Total length: 50 years - Networks: NET, PBS, HBO - First broadcast: Nov. 10, 1969 - Final broadcast: Ongoing An essential part of many American childhoods, "Sesame Street" was created by the former Children's Television Workshop and uses puppets to communicate educational and often humorous lessons to children. Human characters are also present in "Sesame Street," with celebrity guest stars often making appearances. Famous "Sesame Street" characters include Big Bird, Bert, Ernie, and Oscar the Grouch. You may also like: Lyrics to 50 famously misunderstood songs, explained #25. Scooby-Doo - Total length: 50 years - Networks: CBS, ABC, The WB, The CW, Cartoon Network, Boomerang - First broadcast: Sept. 13, 1969 - Final broadcast: Ongoing The "Scooby-Doo" franchise encapsulates several animated television shows and spin-off movies, with the most famous iteration being titled "Scooby-Doo, Where Are You?" As most popular culture aficionados should know, the premise involves a group of teenagers and their quirky dog driving around in the Mystery Machine Van and solving various mysteries. "I would've gotten away with it too, if it hadn't been for you meddling kids!" yelled each villain of the week after their eventual defeat. #24. 60 Minutes - Total length: 51 years - Network: CBS - First broadcast: Sept. 24, 1968 - Final broadcast: Ongoing The ticking noise and graphic that accompanies every bumper in "60 Minutes" has stuck with the minds of viewers since the program's beginnings in 1968. A news magazine from CBS, "60 Minutes" centers on reporter-focused investigations covering topical issues in the country. With the rise of new media, "60 Minutes" segments have also been distributed through the internet and mobile applications. #23. NFL Films Presents - Total length: 52 years - Networks: Syndicated, ESPN, NFL Network - First broadcast: Sept. 17, 1967 - Final broadcast: Ongoing NFL Films serves as a resource for archiving some of the most memorable moments in American football history. Through ESPN and the NFL Network, the company provides several documentaries and footage, with "NFL Films Presents" acting as an umbrella title for many programs that do not fit in with existing shows. #22. Washington Week - Total length: 53 years - Networks: NET, PBS - First broadcast: Feb. 23, 1967 - Final broadcast: Ongoing The panel discussion program "Washington Week" first aired on the National Educational Television channel before coming under the banner of PBS. Initially titled "Washington Week in Review," this program features a moderator and panelists tackling the political issues of the day in a civil fashion. Robert Costa of The Washington Post currently serves as the host of "Washington Week." #21. Sábado Gigante - Total length: 53 years - Network: Univision - First broadcast: Aug. 8, 1962 - Final broadcast: Sept. 19, 2015 Directly imported from Chile, "Sábado Gigante" was brought to audiences in the United States through Univision. The weekly show provided a variety of entertainment segments, ranging from beauty pageants and comedy sketches to musical performances. "Sábado Gigante" represents the longest-running imported television show in the United States. You may also like: Famous authors who only wrote one novel #20. Days of Our Lives - Total length: 54 years - Network: NBC - First broadcast: Nov. 8, 1965 - Final broadcast: Ongoing American soap opera fans have been following the lives of the residents of Salem since 1965. One of the longest-running scripted programs in the world, "Days of Our Lives"—or "Days" as its viewers lovingly call it—features all the romance, plotting, and scheming soap opera lovers expect from the genre, but it also gained a reputation, particularly in its early years, for its almost subversive storylines, including story arcs featuring topics like interracial romance and infertility. #19. As the World Turns - Total length: 54 years - Network: CBS - First broadcast: April 2, 1956 - Final broadcast: Sept. 17, 2010 Created as a companion for "Guiding Light," "As the World Turns" was meant to be a slow, contemplative, and character-focused story. The program featured several characters representing different legal and medical professions. It has the third-longest continuous run of any soap opera and was canceled in 2009 due to low ratings. #18. The Wonderful World of Disney - Total length: 54 years - Networks: ABC, NBC, CBS, Disney Channel - First broadcast: Oct. 27, 1954 - Final broadcast: Dec. 24, 2008 "The Wonderful World of Disney" presented numerous Disney theatrical releases on network and cable television and often hosted network premieres of popular films (including "Toy Story"). Upon its second run on ABC, the program began running film from other studios, such as the "Harry Potter" films. Despite the series' end, "The Wonderful World of Disney" title has returned infrequently for special presentations of films like "Frozen." #17. NASCAR on ABC - Total length: 55 years - Network: ABC - First broadcast: Feb. 26, 1961 - Final broadcast: Oct. 11, 2014 Initially, NASCAR's business and broadcast involvement with ABC began with presentations through the "Wide World of Sports" program. Beginning in 1981, ESPN would also air NASCAR races until 2002, later starting up again in 2007. The deal between ESPN and NASCAR ended in 2014, ending an almost 50-year run across ABC and ESPN. #16. General Hospital - Total length: 57 years - Network: ABC - First broadcast: April 1, 1963 - Final broadcast: Ongoing "General Hospital" has the distinction of being the longest-running dramatic series and soap opera that is still in production to this day. The series takes place in what used to be an unnamed town, now known as Port Charles. For most of the series' run, "General Hospital" has focused on the Quartermaine and Spencer families. You may also like: Controversial figures who still found success #15. Guiding Light - Total length: 57 years - Network: CBS - First broadcast: June 30, 1952 - Final broadcast: Sept. 18, 2009 Holding the record as the longest-running drama and daytime television show of all time, "Guiding Light" leaves a long legacy that began on radio in 1937. The program cycled through various writers, characters, and storylines through the many decades (Agnes Nixon, the creator of various other soap operas such as "All My Children," is one notable name). The show reached its eventual end in 2009 due to declining ratings. #14. Professional Bowlers Tour - Total length: 58 years - Networks: ABC, CBS, Fox Sports Net, ESPN - First broadcast: Jan. 27, 1962 - Final broadcast: Ongoing It may not have the name recognition of "Wide World of Sports," but the "Professional Bowlers Tour" still had a long presence on the same ABC television network. Now on ESPN, the program airs matches from the Professional Bowlers Association. #13. It's Academic - Total length: 58 years - Networks: WRC-TV, WJZ-TV, WVIR-TV - First broadcast: Oct. 7, 1961 - Final broadcast: Ongoing While classified as a game show, "It's Academic" is based more on local academic competitions. This long-running quiz show is only broadcast in Baltimore, Charlottesville, and Washington D.C., and features quiz competitions for high school students around the country. The program has spun off in other U.S. cities and even internationally. #12. NFL on CBS - Total length: 59 years - Network: CBS - First broadcast: Sept. 30, 1956 - Final broadcast: Ongoing CBS began airing NFL games in 1956, even before the AFL-NFL merger. Factors such as competition from the then-relatively new Fox network led to a period from 1994 to 1997 where CBS was left without football games, leaving the network scrambling for replacement programming. #11. The Open Mind - Total length: 63 years - Network: Syndicated - First broadcast: May 1956 - Final broadcast: Ongoing "The Open Mind" is the longest-running public access program on television, with the goal of serving as a "thoughtful excursion into the world of ideas." Created by Richard Heffner, the show has attempted to provide insights into politics, science, technology, and the arts. After Heffner's death in 2013, his grandson Alexander Heffner took over hosting duties. You may also like: Exploring minority representation in the biggest box office winners ever #10. It Is Written - Total length: 64 years - Network: Syndicated - First broadcast: March 1956 - Final broadcast: Ongoing "It Is Written" is the longest-running religious television program to broadcast in color. With the use of satellite uplink technology, this program is also broadcast internationally in over 140 countries. In keeping with modern media trends, "It Is Written" also has a presence through video podcasts and mobile applications. #9. Face the Nation - Total length: 65 years - Network: CBS - First broadcast: Nov. 7, 1954 - Final broadcast: Ongoing One of several Sunday morning talk shows on network television, "Face the Nation" debuted on CBS as a response to NBC's "Meet the Press." Both shows share a similar format, featuring interviews with political figures and panel discussions. The show, currently anchored by Margaret Brennan, started as a half-hour program before expanding to a full hour in 2012 under longtime moderator Bob Schieffer. #8. The Tonight Show - Total length: 65 years - Network: NBC - First broadcast: Sept. 27, 1954 - Final broadcast: Ongoing This long-running late-night talk show was created as a companion to "The Today Show" by Sylvester Weaver, NBC's vice president. First hosted by Steve Allen and followed by Jack Paar, Johnny Carson's 30-year run is by far the most famous and influential in late-night television history. The show moved back from Burbank, California, to New York City when Jimmy Fallon, former host of "Late Night," took over the show from Jay Leno. #7. ABC World News Tonight - Total length: 66 years - Network: ABC - First broadcast: October 1953 - Final broadcast: Ongoing "ABC World News Tonight" is currently anchored by David Muir, with the long-running program receiving various title changes through the years. Muir succeeds Diane Sawyer, who succeeded Charles Gibson, both having formerly anchored ABC's "Good Morning America." #6. Today - Total length: 68 years - Network: NBC - First broadcast: Jan. 14, 1952 - Final broadcast: Ongoing "Today," or "The Today Show," is the first show of its kind and the longest-running morning talk show. "Today" began as a two-hour program with news headlines, interviews, and occasional skits and gimmicks. In the present day, "Today" runs for four hours every weekday morning, currently hosted by Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb, Al Roker, and Carson Daly. Like many other NBC programs, "Today" airs live from 30 Rockefeller Plaza in New York City. You may also like: The richest country music stars #5. Hallmark Hall of Fame - Total length: 68 years - Networks: NBC, CBS, PBS, ABC, Hallmark Channel - First broadcast: Dec. 24, 1951 - Final broadcast: Ongoing Originally titled the "Hallmark Television Playhouse," this long-running program had its start on the radio and adapted stories from the Reader's Digest. Productions featured on the program include the plays of Shakespeare and popular Broadway programs. Like many of the shows of its time and unlike those today, this program, which now airs intermittently, features its sponsor in the title. #4. Music & the Spoken Word - Total length: 70 years - Networks: Syndicated - First broadcast: October 1949 - Final broadcast: Ongoing The longest-running non-news television program, "Music & the Spoken Word" focuses on religious music performances and spiritual messages and passages. This program is broadcast on both television and radio and features The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square. The program received the honor of inclusion to the National Radio Hall of Fame in 2010. #3. CBS Evening News - Total length: 71 years - Network: CBS - First broadcast: May 3, 1948 - Final broadcast: Ongoing Douglas Edwards served as the first anchor for "CBS Evening News," the longest-running network newscast in American history. Walter Cronkite is perhaps the program's most famous news anchor. Currently, Norah O'Donnell hosts this nightly news program, with her predecessors including Jeff Glor, Scott Pelley, Katie Couric, and Dan Rather. #2. Meet the Press - Total length: 72 years - Network: NBC - First broadcast: Nov. 6, 1947 - Final broadcast: Ongoing Currently hosted by Chuck Todd, "Meet the Press" has been on television for almost as long as network television seasons have existed, premiering in 1947. As a result, "Meet the Press" is the longest-running television show in United States broadcasting history. Beginning as a radio show in 1945, the television program initially featured one guest and a panel asking questions in a press conference format. Beginning in under the late Tim Russert, the format evolved to one-on-one interviews and in-depth panel discussions. You may also like: The 100 best TV shows of all time #1. NFL on NBC - Total length: 73 years - Network: NBC - First broadcast: Oct. 22, 1939 - Final broadcast: Ongoing NBC's relationship with the NFL began in 1939, with televised broadcasts of football games leading to a rise in popularity for the NFL. NBC found themselves in heavy competition with the rival network CBS over broadcasting rights for the league, with CBS gaining the upper hand in 1997. After renegotiations, NBC began airing NFL games and the occasional Super Bowl starting in 2006. You may also like: Song of the summer the year you graduated high school


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FREQUENTLY FELT QUESTIONS
Issue IV (27.02.2011)
Preparing for Future
"The best way to predict future is to invent it". _ Alan Kay
If you are on the verge of coming out of your teenage, you must be full of dreams of success and prosperity. If you are a parent of a grown up son or daughter, you must be full of dreams of family's prosperity and happiness. We as members of human civilization are full of the dreams of a better future where people in general enjoy the fruits of their hard work and live a happy life while the society is able to maintain law and order.
All these dreams are associated with our youth. Though the members of youth today are highly conscious of their future and are making efforts for success and prosperity, something seems to be missing. They think in terms of getting knowledge, degree, good package, a good spouse, etc. to ensure a happy future. In all these cases, the source of the fulfillment of their dreams is outside them. This is the reason of unending struggle.
The reality is that the seeds of a happy, successful and prosperous life are within us. We only need to recognize these seeds and make appropriate efforts to let them sprout and grow into a beautiful garden. So, if you are between 18 and 35, read the thoughts given below very carefully, reflect on them and then take some decisions about your future.
Steps towards Continuous Growth and a Fulfilling Life
To construct a building, an architect first prepares its design and works out all the details. To grow a beautiful garden, the gardener has a vision. Before sowing the seeds, he prepares the soil and knows when to put the fertilizer and when to use the pesticides. Similarly, to invite continuous success in life, we need to have a clear vision in advance.
A mango seed would develop into a mango tree. By putting it into an environment which is full of humidity, it would not become rice. Similarly, every human being is bestowed upon with certain qualities. The secret of sure success is therefore to explore one's unique potential.
A flower is beautiful only if it is part of a beautiful garden or is used for decoration somewhere or is offered to God. Similarly, your talents also have a cause. There is a right lock for every key. You have to see which type of system or organization would accept you comfortably. The path for steady growth is, thus, recognizing one's role and at the same time recognizing the kind of people and place to get associated with.
Initially, our abilities are in a raw form. We have to sharpen them with direct and moral support of a parent or parental figure, a good institution, good seniors and committed efforts from our side. The idea is to make ourselves an asset for a particular type of organization and at the same time for our family and our social network.
A flower is able to blossom beautifully because it keeps itself linked to the leaves, the branch, the stem and the roots. Similarly, every human being is linked to many people in the form of different roles. To give full expression to our hidden talent and enjoy life fully, we should recognize all our linkages and should keep them intact. Our linkages in the family work like a strong stem and our linkages to our culture work like roots.
If we think of ourselves only in terms of a flower, that is, to be a person who is noticed and appreciated, our success would be as short lived as the beauty of a flower. However, fortunately, as a human being, we play the role of a leaf or a branch in some of linkages, while in others we are or would be a stem or even a root. We have various types of responsibilities in different roles which, when taken together, give us real fulfillment as well as the freedom all of us ultimately aspire for. To begin with, we should think about our roles and responsibilities in our family, our profession, our family network and our immediate social network and try to integrate our various functions and responsibilities. When a tree provides oxygen to the atmosphere and gives eatables to human beings, there is no contradiction within its various functions. To live highly successful life in the long term, we should also aspire for similar balance. Whenever there is a contradiction within various roles, conflicts and continuous stress would be the natural consequences, creating many unwanted boundations.
A tree gets itself rooted deeply into the soil, makes itself free of pests and builds a strong stem before yielding fruits. Similarly, we have to prepare ourselves in many ways before jumping to take many roles. While our unique qualities are the seeds which need to be sharpened and polished, a quality mind, a healthy life style and emotional self control work like a fertile soil and allow these qualities to get sprouted and grow continuously. To prepare the right kind of environment, we should learn to listen and understand others, to influence others with right kind of verbal skills and to relate meaningfully with others. A gardener takes care of the soil and right kind of environment before sowing the seed. Similarly, we should work to develop the basic life competencies as early as possible to avoid unnecessary delays, conflicts and excessive stress in our life.
Friends, when a flower or leaves wither, fruits are plucked to be consumed, or, a tree is cut for wood, roots continue to exist. Prepare yourself to be a root ultimately. All the great people because of whom we are able to live a quality life today prepared themselves to be a root for future generations. Prepare yourself to be great!
Read the story of Mr. Mohan given below and see where he went wrong?
Mr. Mohan, youngest brother in his family, was a dynamic manager, did his MBA from a quality institution. He was fortunate enough to get entry in his dream organization within two years of his career and also got an early promotion because of his hard work. He got many offers of marriage from good families and got married with the daughter of a millionaire who was looking for a dynamic, intelligent and ambitious person as a suitable match for his daughter.
When Mr. Mohan entered in his thirties, he developed diabetes. His doctor advised him to change his lifestyle and make it stress free. However, Mr. Mohan found that his job is becoming increasingly demanding. His company wanted him in office almost round the clock. He had to coordinate with bosses of other countries which he found to be taxing since he hailed from a traditional family and his thoughts and values had lot of contradictions with those of his seniors. At times his seniors told him that he was not a good leader as some of his juniors criticized him in his absence. However, he was an asset for the company because of his creativity.
His wife was proud of her husband's status and dynamism. She was the youngest among siblings and was a pampered child. She always wanted her husband to give her quality time. This was extremely difficult and at times both of them felt highly irritated.
Mr. Mohan had lost his father a few months after he had finished his MBA. At times, he used to think to go back to his hometown and help his elder brother in taking care of his mother and younger sister. His sister was still studying. However, he could not think of making any compromise in his career.
The struggle went on. His mother and elder brother advised him to search for a less demanding job. One day his wife told him that she has got a job in one of the prestigious schools of the city. She wanted to take this job and also to get their son who was studying in Prep., to take admission in this school. Mr. Mohan's feeling was that life would be more difficult if she takes this job.
Recognize Your Unique Potential
Sit comfortably and write the answers of the questions given below on a piece of paper:
What is that work (a meaningful Work) which never makes you tired?
In which type of environment you get extra energy to work?
Are you comfortable in working with many people or you like to team up with selected few?
How comfortable you are with machines?
Do people take your opinion while taking important decisions?
Are you good in planning and visualizing things?
Do you think your presence creates harmony?
Are you good in generating resources for implementing a plan?
Can you solve others conflicts?
Do you prefer to work within the four walls or you like traveling?
Are you comfortable in talking to authorities or you prefer your work to speak for you?
How good you are in collecting information and analyzing it.
You can add more such questions. On the basis of your answers try to explore and understand yourself deeply. Initially, a person who is excellent in 'A' organization may be only average in 'B' and not so good in 'C'. Similarly, initially we can do very well with only particular type of people in our personal relations. However, gradually, we develop competencies which we didn't have initially and create positive influence at a broader level.
On the basis of the above analysis, make a sketch of your future in such a way that most of the times you would be doing what you are comfortable in or what you are good at. Do not think of only one or two roles. Think of at least five or six key roles you are playing or would be playing. Integrate your unique qualities in all these roles simultaneously. Think of your future holistically so that you do not get scattered when you face actual life situations. Let your basic qualities be the foundation of your major decisions. Earning extraordinary money or getting lot of fame or power cannot be the reason of our decisions. They can only be the outcome of the right expression of one's talent.

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Dianne Buswell hints that she will be spending New Year with Joe
by Sorcha McManigan
The Strictly lovebirds are looking forward to being reunited in the New Year.
It seems that the dancing duo are missing one another, as they spent Christmas apart.
However, they won't have to wait much longer to be reunited, if Dianne's Instagram is anything to go by.
A post shared by Dianne Buswell (@diannebuswell) on Dec 29, 2018 at 5:01am PST
The Strictly babe uploaded a throwback pic to the Strictly finals.
Dianne simply captioned the snap: "soon", which could mean they will be ringing in the New Year together – ADORABLE.
Earlier this week, Dianne opened up about Joe and their relationship for the first time – and it's so mushy but amazing.
After departing for Australia to spend the festive period with her family, the Strictly dancer shared a MEGA cute picture of the couple.
The caption of the picture read: "When I was sat on Santa Suggs lap he asked me what I wanted for Christmas? My response was (apart from a tamagotchi ) I have everything that makes me happy already."
"I honestly feel so so lucky I'm in Australia with the best family a girl could wish for …and I have a very special somebody waiting for me when I return to the UK," she added.
Anyone else feeling single AF right now? Just me?
Nah, but honestly, we couldn't be happier for the pair and they're just so cute together.
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by Shayna Sappington
Love Island host Caroline Flack is returning to Strictly Come Dancing.
And the English presenter is going to have a special partner this year.
The Strictly star dazzled audiences with her winning performance in 2014 and it appears she has been dying to return to the show ever since.
A post shared by Caroline Flack (@carolineflack) on Oct 16, 2018 at 11:19am PDT
According to The Sun, the TV presenter will make her debut on the Christmas Day special of the dance show.
She will be paired with Neil Jones as his first ever celebrity partner.
The professional dancer is over the moon at the opportunity to dance with Caroline and cannot wait for her big return.
Neil and his wife Katya Jones have made tabloid headlines since the Strictly cheating scandal news.
A post shared by Neil Jones (@mr_njonesofficial) on Oct 1, 2018 at 10:16am PDT
Katya was photographed kissing her dancing partner Seann Walsh after a night out.
Neil has yet to comment on the scandal and instead remains focused on his role on the show.
"Caroline jumped at the chance" of returning to the BBC show, a source told The Sun.
"She expected to be paired up with pro dancer Pasha Kovalev again, but Strictly bosses were inundated with requests for Neil to finally get a celebrity dance partner.
A post shared by Caroline Flack (@carolineflack) on Jul 25, 2018 at 5:34am PDT
"It's their way of showing Neil they support him and are grateful for the dignified way he handled the situation with Seann and Katya."
We can't wait for the Christmas Day special this year and have high expectations for the dynamic dancers.
They are going to make quite the pair on the dance floor.
Neil Jones


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