2006-08-17 13:03:57 · 52 answers · asked by Robert J 1 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Television
"Meet the Press" is the longest running TV show.
But there are lots of different shows, so check out this website for more info:
http://www.tvhistory.tv/Longest%20Running.htm
2006-08-17 13:12:04 · answer #1 · answered by Katie My Katie 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sorry danzer^, but you're incorrect. Guiding Light has been on TV the longest & here's proof:
The longest running drama ever, Guiding Light has entertained radio and television fans for 66 years. Set in the fictional city of Springfield, this drama focuses on the complex lives of the close-knit Bauer, Spaulding, Lewis, Marler and Cooper families.
Original Premiere: June 30, 1952 (Series premiered in January 1937 on radio and entered its 69th broadcast year in January 2006.)
Produced By: Procter & Gamble Productions, Inc.
Executive Producer: Ellen Wheeler
Producers: Alexandra Johnson, Maria Macina
Coordinating Producer: Jan Conklin
Assistant Producer: David Brandon, Janet Morrison
Head Writer: David Kreizman
Co-Head Writer: Donna M. Swajeski
Writers: Tita Bell, Mike Cohen, Christopher Dunn, Charlotte Gibson, Lucky Gold, Kimberly Hamilton, Jill Lorie Hurst, Penelope Koechl, Royal Miller, David Smilow, Brett Staneart
Directors: Jo Anne Sedwick, Brian Mertes, Matt Lagle, Bob Scinto
This was taken from the cbs.com website under the Daytime listing sourced below. As The World Turns debuted on TV in 1956. Meet the press is not far behind either. Guiding Light is also the ONLY show that survived the transition from radio to television.
2006-08-17 13:16:13 · answer #2 · answered by Belle 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think the Guiding Light and As The World Turns are two shows that has been on since the 50's-respectfully.
Yeah, they are two soaps but, they are the longest.
In cartoons, The Simpson's (animated) and in westerns, that would have to be Gunsmoke.
I think for cop shows/drama, that would be Hawaii 5-0.
For variety show, that would have to be The Ed Sullivan Show and for night time talk show, that would have to be The Tonight Show, which has had Jack Paar, Steve Allen, Johnny Carson (and the thief who was not supposed to have it) Jay Leno.
These are some of the longest running shows in those catagories.
2006-08-17 13:12:23 · answer #3 · answered by uchaboo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Isn't it That 70s show?? Full House is definatley up there, but I do know the Simpsons is the longest running cartoon show.
Sesame Street has lasted a pretty long time, I used to love that show!
2006-08-17 13:08:35 · answer #4 · answered by ChaiTea 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Tonight Show 1959
2006-08-17 13:11:31 · answer #5 · answered by TJ R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The world's longest running TV show is "Meet the Press". It began on NBC on November 6th, 1947, and has been running in the USA for 55 years, non-stop!
2006-08-17 13:08:42 · answer #6 · answered by danzer^ 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Simpsons
2006-08-17 13:07:53 · answer #7 · answered by Lil Miss Answershine 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As The World Turns
2006-08-17 13:07:35 · answer #8 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's either Guiding Light or As The World Turns!
2006-08-17 15:17:13 · answer #9 · answered by ♥Stranger In Maine™♥ (Thriller) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Tonight Show
or
Saturday Night Live
2006-08-17 13:08:47 · answer #10 · answered by abcmom 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Meet the Press has been running since 1947. In '48 it aired regularly. It's now on MSNBC.
MASH ran for 11 years.
The Simsons has been running since 1989.
Guiding Light has been on since like 1952.
For all TV shows, It's Meet the Press.
2006-08-17 13:20:19 · answer #11 · answered by Pappa Poopy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋