Is Simpsons the longest-running show?

"Gunsmoke" tops the list as the longest-running dramatic series in network television history with 635 episodes. Set in Dodge City, Kansas, during the 1870s, "Gunsmoke" began as a radio program in 1952, switched to the land of visual entertainment in 1955, and finally ended its 20-year run in 1975.
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Is The Simpsons the longest running show ever?

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?

What is the longest running animated series? 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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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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How The Simpsons Became the Longest Running Comedy Series Ever



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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What is Nickelodeon's longest running show?

11 Longest-Running Nickelodeon Shows: 'SpongeBob,' 'Rugrats' & More (VIDEO)
  • Rugrats (172 episodes) ...
  • The Fairly OddParents (172 episodes) ...
  • Dora the Explorer (178 episodes) ...
  • Nick News (178 episodes and counting) ...
  • House of Anubis (191 episodes) ...
  • All That (206 episodes) ...
  • The Loud House (207 episodes and counting)
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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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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 second longest running TV show?

With over 15,000 episodes, General Hospital is America's second-longest-running tv show in drama production. It's still an ongoing series in the ABC network ever since its pilot episode in 1963.
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Which show has the most episodes ever?

1. "Gunsmoke" Inspired by the classic radio drama, "Gunsmoke," the highly-acclaimed TV series depicting the settlement of the American West, aired on CBS from 1955 to 1975. During those 20 seasons, it racked up an astounding 635 episodes, the most of any scripted primetime series ever.
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Why has The Simpsons lasted so long?

I think "The Simpsons" has lasted so long because its initial seasons – the first five – laid strong and solid groundwork. It was an amazing combination of creative forces and timing. Fox was a brand-new network. There was relatively nothing else on TV.
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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. Interestingly, Mickey Mouse is the only cartoon star to be featured on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. It's produced by Walt Disney.
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Is Mickey Mouse the oldest cartoon?

The Adventure of Prince Achmed (Die Abenteuer des Prinzen Achmed in the original German) is the oldest surviving animated feature-length film. Although there were two earlier animated feature films created by Argentinian cartoonist Quirino Cristiani, they were accidentally destroyed and are now considered lost.
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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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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?

In short answer yes. Not only are they much more relateable than the new seasons but they also are much better written. Are any of the newer seasons of "The Simpsons" worth watching?
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Will there be a Simpsons Movie 2?

It's Not A Sequel

While speaking to /Film in 2020, Jean shared that breaking the story for the second movie isn't any easier than the first time around: "We would only do it if it was an idea that we thought deserved being made into another movie.
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