Is Simpsons the longest running show?

The Simpsons, for example, is the longest-running scripted American primetime show at 33 years and counting. It beats out the second-longest, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, by a decade. The longest-running American children's show was Arthur at 25 years, though it was canceled over the summer of 2021.
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What show has the longest run?

The Simpsons

It's also the longest-running scripted television show of all time.
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Is The Simpsons the longest running cartoon?

Created by Matt Groening, The Simpsons is considered not only one of the best cartoons ever, but one of the best television series ever, and is the longest-running American sitcom and the longest-running American scripted primetime television series.
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When did the Simpsons become the longest running TV show?

And, The Simpsons has been on the air since 1989; thus, it holds the record for the longest-running, primetime scripted series with the runner-up lagging way behind.
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Will Simpsons ever end?

Currently in its 33rd season and being renewed through its 34th, The Simpsons is confirmed to be on the air until at least 2023, but if history is anything to go by, it'll continue long after.
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How The Simpsons Became the Longest Running Comedy Series Ever



What is Nickelodeon's longest running show?

11 Longest-Running Nickelodeon Shows: 'SpongeBob,' 'Rugrats' & More (VIDEO)
  • Rugrats (172 episodes) ...
  • The Fairly OddParents (172 episodes) ...
  • Nick News (178 episodes and counting) ...
  • House of Anubis (191 episodes) ...
  • All That (206 episodes) ...
  • The Loud House (207 episodes and counting) ...
  • Figure It Out (233 episodes)
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Which cartoon is the oldest?

1908 – Fantasmagorie, considered by animation historians as the world's first cartoon, is released.
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What was the longest running cartoon before the Simpsons?

Check out the original 15 Longest Running Animation Shows video on YouTube here.
  1. 1 Looney Tunes - 1,041 Episodes.
  2. 2 The Simpsons - 703 Episodes. ...
  3. 3 Crusader Rabbit - 455 Episodes. ...
  4. 4 Family Guy - 366 Episodes. ...
  5. 5 South Park - 309 Episodes. ...
  6. 6 American Dad - 302 Episodes. ...
  7. 7 Teen Titans Go! ...
  8. 8 Adventure Time - 283 Episodes. ...
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How long did The Simpsons run?

"The Simpsons" (31 years)

The Simpson family has been a cartoon staple since 1989.
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What is the 2nd longest running TV show?

GUNSMOKE (1955-75)

Over those two decades, the series aired a total of 635 episodes. That makes it the second longest running prime-time series in US history behind The Simpsons.
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Which show has the most episodes ever?

"Gunsmoke"

During those 20 seasons, it racked up an astounding 635 episodes, the most of any scripted primetime series ever. So, those are the 13 scripted TV shows that have surpassed the big 300-episode milestone.
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Is Tom and Jerry the longest running cartoon?

Scooby-Doo, another Hanna-Barbera creation, was launched in 1969 and is still in production, making it the longest-running TV cartoon series.
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What was Walt Disney scared of?

Walt Disney was indeed afraid of mice. However, he did not let that fear stop him from creating the most famous and lovable cartoon character of all time. He had the genius to depict mice as sympathetic creatures with human characteristics that would appeal to everyone, especially children.
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Which is the No 1 cartoon in world?

1 Mickey Mouse

This cartoon first released in 1928 and even now, it's still a major hit.
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Is SpongeBob the longest running cartoon?

The single longest-running animated TV show in US history is The Simpsons with an amazing 600+ episodes (and one of the oldest, still going strong). Other animated series with significant runs include Rugrats, which ran two independent 'series' with a 2 year gap in between.
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What is the most successful Nickelodeon show?

1 SpongeBob Squarepants - 265 Episodes

It should come as no surprise that Nickelodeon's most successful show of all time is also their longest-running show of all time. SpongeBob SquarePants first premiered in May 1999 and since then he has been making audiences around the world laugh.
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Will The Simpsons reach 1000 episodes?

“The Simpsons” aired its 700th episode earlier this year, and Jean says he would be happy to keep the show going until it reaches 1,000 episodes — a feat which would not occur until 2033.
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Why was The Simpsons Cancelled?

He recalled: "There was a point [where] the show was going to get cancelled, the ratings were still good but the show had got wildly expensive. We've been on for 25 years... we were the most expensive half-hour show on TV. Fox was going to cancel it.
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Is Simpsons worth watching?

The Simpsons has been on the air for over 30 years. While its "Golden Age" is long over, the best Simpsons seasons are still worth remembering. Despite its decline in quality in the past few years, The Simpsons still has a claim for the greatest TV series ever made.
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Why did Tom and Jerry end?

However, the studio found that re-releases of older cartoons were earning as much as new ones, resulting in the executive decision to cease production on Tom and Jerry and later the animation studio on May 15, 1957. The final cartoon produced by Hanna and Barbera, Tot Watchers, was released on August 1, 1958.
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