pastubbs's Avatar
pastubbs 4
52 Asked
70 Answered
17 Best
0
No one has voted on this question yet :(
3 years, 4 months ago

Is The Simpsons the longest running TV series?

Tip for best answer: M$0.00
Separate topics with commas, or by pressing return. Use the delete or backspace key to edit or remove existing topics.

You can leave an optional "tip" with Mahalo's virtual currency, Mahalo Dollars. If you are asking a difficult question that might require some research, or if you'd like a wide variety of feedback, a higher tip often leads to more answers to your question.

M$

What is Your Answer?

0
0
0

4 Answers

2
jfinke's Avatar
jfinke | 3 years, 4 months ago
4
Short answer: no.

Longer answer: The Simpsons has been on for twenty years (technically, twenty-three if you include their Tracey Ullman days). The longest running TV series of all-time is "Meet the Press" which has been running since 1947. In fact, the Simpsons isn't even close to being the longest-running show, although it is one of the longest running primetime shows, and the longest running primetime cartoon.

Here's a list of the longest running U. S. shows:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_longest_running_U.S._television_series

You can leave an optional "tip" with Mahalo's virtual currency, Mahalo Dollars. If you are asking a difficult question that might require some research, or if you'd like a wide variety of feedback, a higher tip often leads to more answers to your question.

M$

Report Abuse

Post Reply Cancel
1
jeffhoard's Avatar
jeffhoard | 3 years, 4 months ago
8
As of 2003 they became the longest running-situational comedy
As of 2008 they are tied with Gunsmoke for the most seasons in a primetime scripted series but trail in episodes by well over 200.
The Simpsons are also the longest running Animated program

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DhrfhjLd9e4

You can leave an optional "tip" with Mahalo's virtual currency, Mahalo Dollars. If you are asking a difficult question that might require some research, or if you'd like a wide variety of feedback, a higher tip often leads to more answers to your question.

M$

Report Abuse

Post Reply Cancel
0
burtonwarpup's Avatar
burtonwarpup | 3 years, 4 months ago
4
Another no. Saturday Night Live is currently in its 34th season, whereas The Simpsons is in season 20.

You can leave an optional "tip" with Mahalo's virtual currency, Mahalo Dollars. If you are asking a difficult question that might require some research, or if you'd like a wide variety of feedback, a higher tip often leads to more answers to your question.

M$

Report Abuse

Post Reply Cancel
0
darcy logan's Avatar
darcy logan | 3 years, 4 months ago
0
Sorry, but Doctor Who has a longer run (although not continuous). It has been named TV's longest-running sci-fi show, after 43 years and 723 episodes, according to the Guinness Book of Records.

Interestingly, the Doctor has been on the Simpsons episode "Sideshow Bob's Last Gleaming":
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/0/03/Simpsons_Doctor_Who.jpg

You can leave an optional "tip" with Mahalo's virtual currency, Mahalo Dollars. If you are asking a difficult question that might require some research, or if you'd like a wide variety of feedback, a higher tip often leads to more answers to your question.

M$

Report Abuse

Post Reply Cancel

Learn something new with our FREE educational apps!

Private lessons in the comfort of your own home. Get back in shape or finally pick up a guitar with our great experts guiding you the whole way!
Learn Guitar
Learn Hip Hop
Learn Pilates