10 Longest
Running American
TV Shows
Ever
By Meena
At No. 10, '
All My Children
.' Spanning 43 years (1970-2013), this soap opera encapsulated the lives of Pine Valley's residents.
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Next, we have
'One Life to Live.
' For 45 years (1968-2013), this show spun a captivating tale of love, life, and drama.
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Saturday Night Live
' at No. 8, making us laugh since 1975. With timeless comedy sketches, it's still going strong after 48 years.
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No. 7 is '
The Young and the Restless
.' With compelling narratives, this soap opera has been keeping us hooked for 50 years!
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At No. 6, '
Sesame Street'
taught us lessons with fun and furry friends. Enlightening children since 1969, it's been 54 years!
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As the World Turns'
lands at No. 5. For 54 years (1956-2010), this soap took us on an emotional roller coaster ride.
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Days of Our Lives'
at No. 4. The drama in Salem has been unfolding for a whopping 58 years and counting.
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No. 3 is '
General Hospital.
' From medical dramas to intriguing love stories, this show has been on air for 60 years!
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The No. 2 spot goes to
'The Tonight Show.'
Entertaining us since 1954, it's still a nighttime favorite after 69 years.
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And the longest-running American TV show ever is '
Guiding Light.'
With an impressive 72-year run (1937-2009), it truly is a television legend
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