2006-09-27 21:03:58 · 7 answers · asked by raeanne2710 2 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Television
the simpsons was in the guiness book of records for the longest runnin sitcom a few years ago so it would obiously hold that title til they stop runnin
2006-09-28 00:12:41 · answer #1 · answered by amelia h 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The situation comedy format originated on radio in the 1920s. The first situation comedy is often said to be Sam and Henry, which debuted on WGN radio of Chicago in 1926. It was partially inspired by the notion of bringing the mix of jokes and continuity found in comic strips to the young medium of radio. The first network situation comedy was Amos & Andy, which debuted on CBS in 1928, and which was one of the most popular sitcoms through the 1930s.
As of 2006, the longest running sitcom is the UK's Last of the Summer Wine, which has been running continuously on the BBC since 1973. The longest running sitcom currently airing in the United States is The Simpsons.
2006-09-28 04:06:43 · answer #2 · answered by ANSWERKING 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sit Com short for situation comedy. They have been around since the dawn of television, probably the Honeymooners or I Love Lucy were the first ones. I would have to say the Simpsons has been the longest runnning.
2006-09-28 04:07:26 · answer #3 · answered by rswdew 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the first ones were I Love Lucy and The Honeymooners
2006-09-28 04:45:04 · answer #4 · answered by Loollea 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not sure where they came from but I think the first one was the Honeymooners, they may go hand in hand
2006-09-28 04:08:19 · answer #5 · answered by swinson_jim 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know where they came from but I think "M.A.S.H." is the longest running one so far.
2006-09-28 04:12:04 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no but this is when I truly wish there was a god of salvation!
2006-09-28 04:07:56 · answer #7 · answered by dogpatch USA 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋