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* The Major League Baseball ''Game of the Week'' – {{Years or months ago|1953}}: Ran on various networks from 1953–93; has aired on FOX since 1996. |
* The Major League Baseball ''Game of the Week'' – {{Years or months ago|1953}}: Ran on various networks from 1953–93; has aired on FOX since 1996. |
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* ''Brain of Britain'' – {{Years or months ago|1953}}: Britain's longest-running quiz program in any medium, began as a segment of ''What Do You Know?'' on BBC Radio in 1953, and has been a standalone program on Radio 4 since 1967. It has only had three regular presenters: Franklin Engelmann from 1953–72, Robert Robinson from 1973-2008, and Russell Davies since 2009. |
* ''Brain of Britain'' – {{Years or months ago|1953}}: Britain's longest-running quiz program in any medium, began as a segment of ''What Do You Know?'' on BBC Radio in 1953, and has been a standalone program on Radio 4 since 1967. It has only had three regular presenters: Franklin Engelmann from 1953–72, Robert Robinson from 1973-2008, and Russell Davies since 2009. |
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== At least 60 years == |
== At least 60 years == |
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* ''Matysiakowie'' – {{Years or months ago|1956}}: Polish radio drama airing weekly since 1956. |
* ''Matysiakowie'' – {{Years or months ago|1956}}: Polish radio drama airing weekly since 1956. |
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* ''[[Eurovision Song Contest]]'' – {{Years or months ago|1956}}: Since 1956. |
* ''[[Eurovision Song Contest]]'' – {{Years or months ago|1956}}: Since 1956. |
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* ''[[General Hospital]]'' – {{Years or months ago|1963}}: Over 10,000 episodes since 1963; inspired a [[Novelty Pop Hit]] ''General Hospi-Tale''. |
* ''[[General Hospital]]'' – {{Years or months ago|1963}}: Over 10,000 episodes since 1963; inspired a [[Novelty Pop Hit]] ''General Hospi-Tale''. |
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* ''[[The Price Is Right]]'' – {{#expr:{{CURRENTYEAR}}-1972+1965-1956}} years: 1956–65, then since 1972; originally hosted by Bill Cullen {1956-65}, then Bob Barker {1972-2007}, then Drew Carey {2007-} |
* ''[[The Price Is Right]]'' – {{#expr:{{CURRENTYEAR}}-1972+1965-1956}} years: 1956–65, then since 1972; originally hosted by Bill Cullen {1956-65}, then Bob Barker {1972-2007}, then Drew Carey {2007-} |
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* ''Horizon'' – {{Years or months ago|1964}}: The BBC pop-science programme has been running since 1964. |
* ''Horizon'' – {{Years or months ago|1964}}: The BBC pop-science programme has been running since 1964. |
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* ''[[The Magic Roundabout]]'' – {{Years or months ago|1964}}: The original French version has been running since 1964. |
* ''[[The Magic Roundabout]]'' – {{Years or months ago|1964}}: The original French version has been running since 1964. |
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* ''[[Match of the Day]]'' – {{Years or months ago|1964}}: Started in 1964, survived in various forms and now has a spin-off and magazine. |
* ''[[Match of the Day]]'' – {{Years or months ago|1964}}: Started in 1964, survived in various forms and now has a spin-off and magazine. |
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* ''[[Days of Our Lives]]'' – {{Years or months ago|1965}}: Running since 1965. |
* ''[[Days of Our Lives]]'' – {{Years or months ago|1965}}: Running since 1965. |
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* ''Ideas'' – {{Years or months ago|1965}}: Anthology series on CBC Radio since 1965 |
* ''Ideas'' – {{Years or months ago|1965}}: Anthology series on CBC Radio since 1965 |
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* ''[[Star Trek]]'' – The entire franchise was born {{Years or months ago|1965}}. Breaking it down as of {{CURRENTYEAR}}, its TV incarnations have run for a total 22 years (1966–69; 1973–74; 1987-2005), plus {{#expr:{{CURRENTYEAR}}-1979}} years on film. Not to mention dozens (hundreds?) of books, both fiction and non-fiction, published since the days of the the original series. |
* ''[[Star Trek]]'' – The entire franchise was born {{Years or months ago|1965}}. Breaking it down as of {{CURRENTYEAR}}, its TV incarnations have run for a total 22 years (1966–69; 1973–74; 1987-2005), plus {{#expr:{{CURRENTYEAR}}-1979}} years on film. Not to mention dozens (hundreds?) of books, both fiction and non-fiction, published since the days of the the original series. |
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* ''[http://www.radio.cz/en/article/68527 Vecernicek]'' – {{Years or months ago|1965}}: A Czech bedtime story program that has been running every evening since 1965, even with the [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Ni6dIpQ2yM opening] unchanged for all these years. |
* ''[http://www.radio.cz/en/article/68527 Vecernicek]'' – {{Years or months ago|1965}}: A Czech bedtime story program that has been running every evening since 1965, even with the [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Ni6dIpQ2yM opening] unchanged for all these years. |
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* ''[[Chick Tracts]]'' – 56 years: Written by Jack Chick until his death in 2016. |
* ''[[Chick Tracts]]'' – 56 years: Written by Jack Chick until his death in 2016. |
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* ''The 700 Club'' – {{Years or months ago|1966}}: Religious program airing since 1966 on WYAH, in national syndication since 1974, and on CBN since 1977; well-known as one of two CBN / Family Channel shows remaining on FOX Family / ABC Family (it, ''Living the Life'', the annual day-long CBN telethon, and the channel's "Family" title were all stipulations when Pat Robertson sold the network in 1998). Has been hosted by Robertson since its inception. |
* ''The 700 Club'' – {{Years or months ago|1966}}: Religious program airing since 1966 on WYAH, in national syndication since 1974, and on CBN since 1977; well-known as one of two CBN / Family Channel shows remaining on FOX Family / ABC Family (it, ''Living the Life'', the annual day-long CBN telethon, and the channel's "Family" title were all stipulations when Pat Robertson sold the network in 1998). Has been hosted by Robertson since its inception. |
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* ''[[Mastermind]]'' – {{Years or months ago|1972|10}}: British quiz show airing since September 1972; from 1972-97 on BBC1 with Magnús Magnússon, 1998-2000 on BBC Radio 4 with Peter Snow, 2001-02 on Discovery with Clive Anderson, and 2003–present on BBC2 with John Humphrys |
* ''[[Mastermind]]'' – {{Years or months ago|1972|10}}: British quiz show airing since September 1972; from 1972-97 on BBC1 with Magnús Magnússon, 1998-2000 on BBC Radio 4 with Peter Snow, 2001-02 on Discovery with Clive Anderson, and 2003–present on BBC2 with John Humphrys |
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* ''[[The Young and the Restless]]'' – {{Years or months ago|1973|03}}: Over twelve thousand episodes from 26 Mar 1973 to June 1, 2021... and counting. |
* ''[[The Young and the Restless]]'' – {{Years or months ago|1973|03}}: Over twelve thousand episodes from 26 Mar 1973 to June 1, 2021... and counting. |
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== At least 40 years == |
== At least 40 years == |
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* ''The Las Vegas Folies Bergère'' – 49 years: One of the original Las Vegas showgirl extravaganzas, inspired by the original ''Folies Bergère'' in Paris, it opened in 1959 at the Tropicana Hotel and Casino and closed a few months shy of what would have been its 50th anniversary in 2009. |
* ''The Las Vegas Folies Bergère'' – 49 years: One of the original Las Vegas showgirl extravaganzas, inspired by the original ''Folies Bergère'' in Paris, it opened in 1959 at the Tropicana Hotel and Casino and closed a few months shy of what would have been its 50th anniversary in 2009. |
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* ''[[Pobol y Cwm]]'' – {{Years or months ago|1974|10}}: Welsh-language [[Soap Opera]], [[The BBC]]'s longest-running television soap began in October 1974 and is still going. |
* ''[[Pobol y Cwm]]'' – {{Years or months ago|1974|10}}: Welsh-language [[Soap Opera]], [[The BBC]]'s longest-running television soap began in October 1974 and is still going. |
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* ''The Fifth Estate'' – {{Years or months ago|1975}}: CBC-TV newsmagazine program, since 1975. |
* ''The Fifth Estate'' – {{Years or months ago|1975}}: CBC-TV newsmagazine program, since 1975. |
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* ''[[Family Feud]]'' – {{#expr:{{CURRENTYEAR}}-1999 +1995-1988+1985-1976}} years: (airing since 1976 on ABC {1976-85}, CBS {1988-94}, NBC {2008 specials}, and syndication {1977-85, 1988–95, 1999-) |
* ''[[Family Feud]]'' – {{#expr:{{CURRENTYEAR}}-1999 +1995-1988+1985-1976}} years: (airing since 1976 on ABC {1976-85}, CBS {1988-94}, NBC {2008 specials}, and syndication {1977-85, 1988–95, 1999-) |
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* ''Frontline'' – {{Years or months ago|1983}}: PBS public-affairs program, since 1983. |
* ''Frontline'' – {{Years or months ago|1983}}: PBS public-affairs program, since 1983. |
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⚫ | * ''[[Looney Tunes]]'' – 39 years: The original theatrical series ran from 1930-69. In that period it went through various directors, animators, producers, and not to mention characters. And that's not counting the various spin-offs, revivals, and movies. It didn't even stop for the [[World War II|darkest days of war]] as it had [[Wartime Cartoon#Warner Brothers|a duty]] to fulfill. |
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* ''[[BattleTech]]'' – {{Years or months ago|1984}}: A futuristic wargame; ownership has changed hands a few times since the original 1984 launch.<!-- does this belong in [[Video Game Long Runners]]? --> |
* ''[[BattleTech]]'' – {{Years or months ago|1984}}: A futuristic wargame; ownership has changed hands a few times since the original 1984 launch.<!-- does this belong in [[Video Game Long Runners]]? --> |
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* ''[[Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles]]'' – {{Years or months ago|1984}}: [[Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Mirage|A comic book]] that started in 1984 has spawned two [[Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 1987|animated]] [[Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2003|series]] (with a third in the works), [[Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (film)|a film series]], two other [[Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures|comicbook]] [[Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles IDW|universes]] and several video games. |
* ''[[Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles]]'' – {{Years or months ago|1984}}: [[Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Mirage|A comic book]] that started in 1984 has spawned two [[Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 1987|animated]] [[Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2003|series]] (with a third in the works), [[Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (film)|a film series]], two other [[Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures|comicbook]] [[Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles IDW|universes]] and several video games. |
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* ''[[Thomas the Tank Engine]]'' – {{Years or months ago|1984}}: A TV show based on an old series of books, has been going since 1984. |
* ''[[Thomas the Tank Engine]]'' – {{Years or months ago|1984}}: A TV show based on an old series of books, has been going since 1984. |
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* ''[[Transformers]]'' – {{Years or months ago|1984}}: Present in some form, either TV or comics, more or less continuously since 1984. |
* ''[[Transformers]]'' – {{Years or months ago|1984}}: Present in some form, either TV or comics, more or less continuously since 1984. |
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⚫ | * ''[[Looney Tunes]]'' – 39 years: The original theatrical series ran from 1930-69. In that period it went through various directors, animators, producers, and not to mention characters. And that's not counting the various spin-offs, revivals, and movies. It didn't even stop for the [[World War II|darkest days of war]] as it had [[Wartime Cartoon#Warner Brothers|a duty]] to fulfill. |
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* ''[[American Bandstand]]'' – 37 years: Thirty years on [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]], five years locally in [[Philadelphia (useful notes)|Philadelphia]], one year in syndication, one year on [[USA Network]]. |
* ''[[American Bandstand]]'' – 37 years: Thirty years on [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]], five years locally in [[Philadelphia (useful notes)|Philadelphia]], one year in syndication, one year on [[USA Network]]. |
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* ''Here's Humphrey'' – 37 years: Australian children's show, 1966-2003 |
* ''Here's Humphrey'' – 37 years: Australian children's show, 1966-2003 |
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* The following [[Cirque Du Soleil]] troupes: |
* The following [[Cirque Du Soleil]] troupes: |
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** ''[[Mystere]]'' – {{Years or months ago|1993}}: (opened in 1993 at Las Vegas' Treasure Island Hotel and Casino; longest nonstop run. Current contract expires in '''2016'''.{{when}}) |
** ''[[Mystere]]'' – {{Years or months ago|1993}}: (opened in 1993 at Las Vegas' Treasure Island Hotel and Casino; longest nonstop run. Current contract expires in '''2016'''.{{when}}) |
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== At least 20 years == |
== At least 20 years == |
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* ''[[Mr. Dressup]]'' – 29 years: Canadian children's show, 1967–96. |
* ''[[Mr. Dressup]]'' – 29 years: Canadian children's show, 1967–96. |
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* The following [[Cirque Du Soleil]] troupes: |
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** ''[[Quidam]]'' – {{Years or months ago|1996}}: (1996-2010 as a tent show, 2010- in arenas) |
** ''[[Quidam]]'' – {{Years or months ago|1996}}: (1996-2010 as a tent show, 2010- in arenas) |
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** ''"O"'' and ''[[La Nouba]]'' – {{Years or months ago|1998}}: (both 1998-) |
** ''"O"'' and ''[[La Nouba]]'' – {{Years or months ago|1998}}: (both 1998-) |
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* ''[[The Edge of Night]]'' – 28 years: (7,420 episodes from 1956–84) |
* ''[[The Edge of Night]]'' – 28 years: (7,420 episodes from 1956–84) |
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* ''Hey Hey It's Saturday'' – 28 years: Australian variety show, 1971–99. |
* ''Hey Hey It's Saturday'' – 28 years: Australian variety show, 1971–99. |
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* ''[[The Friendly Giant]]'' – 27 years: Canadian children's show, 1958–85. |
* ''[[The Friendly Giant]]'' – 27 years: Canadian children's show, 1958–85. |
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* ''[[Time Shock (game show)|Time Shock]]'' – {{#expr:2012-2008 + 2007-2002 + 1990-1989 + 1986-1969}} years: Japanese quiz show, aired weekly 1969-1986, 1989-1990, and ''Time Shock 21'' in 2000-2002, plus periodic specials 2002–2012. |
* ''[[Time Shock (game show)|Time Shock]]'' – {{#expr:2012-2008 + 2007-2002 + 1990-1989 + 1986-1969}} years: Japanese quiz show, aired weekly 1969-1986, 1989-1990, and ''Time Shock 21'' in 2000-2002, plus periodic specials 2002–2012. |
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* ''[[WCW]] Saturday Night'' – 27 years: With a couple of name changes along the way. |
* ''[[WCW]] Saturday Night'' – 27 years: With a couple of name changes along the way. |