US broadcast TV network Fox has announced the renewal of its flagship animated sitcom The Simpsons for another two seasons. This means episodes will continue to air though until the 2010-11 season. Historically, this will make the series the longest running regularly scheduled prime-time scripted series in the history of US television. The Simpsons debuted on Dec. 17, 1989 after originating as a sketch on The Tracey Ullman Show. Unlike live action family sitcoms, the Simpson children have not aged a single day since the first episode!
The current leader for scripted series longevity is Gunsmoke, which ran from 1955 to 1975. Among other currently airing series, NBC’s Law & Order is just one year short of matching Gunsmoke's record.
Set out below is a list of the 10 longest running scripted series to air in US network prime-time:
Gunsmoke (CBS): 1955-75
The Simpsons (Fox): 1989 – present
Law & Order (NBC): 1990 – present
Lassie (CBS): 1954-71
ER (NBC): 1994-2009 (series-finale on April 2)
The Adventures of Ozzie & Harriet (ABC): 1952-66
Knots Landing (CBS); 1979-1993
Dallas (CBS): 1978-91
Bonanza (NBC): 1959-73
The Danny Thomas Show (Make Room for Daddy): (ABC) and (CBS): 1953-65
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