User:Szyslak/List of longest running United States television series

This is a list of the longest running United States television series, ordered by number of years the show has been aired. This list includes only first-run series originating in North America and available throughout the U.S. via national broadcast networks, U.S. cable networks, or syndication. Series continuations (with name changes and/or changes in network) are noted, but series' revivals are treated as separate from the originals (see The People's Court and Jeopardy!). Series broadcast within the US but produced in other countries, such as Coronation Street (50 years as of 2010) and Doctor Who (47 years), are not included. Series shaded in light blue are currently in production.

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References used for above

 * Tim Brooks and Earle Marsh, The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network and Cable TV Shows 1946-Present ISBN 0-345-45542-8
 * TV Guide Guide to TV (2006) ISBN 0-7607-7572-9
 * The show's listing on www.tv.com and www.epguides.com
 * The show's homepage (if available) and the Internet site of the network that offered the show.