ENTERTAINMENT

Longest running TV shows

By Divya Raje Bhonsale

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Timeless entertainment gems

These record-making television shows have stood the test of time and continue to entertain and educate viewers worldwide. 

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'Guiding Light'

'Guiding Light,' a soap opera created by Irna Phillips and Emmons Carlson, ran for an impressive 72 years, premiering on radio in 1937 and transitioning to television in 1952. 

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'Coronation Street'

Since 1960, the British soap opera 'Coronation Street' has captivated audiences with its blend of humor, heartache, and social commentary. 

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'Sesame Street'

'Sesame Street,' an iconic educational children's program since 1969, combines puppetry, animation, and live-action segments to teach essential life skills. 

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'The Simpsons'

'The Simpsons,' a cultural phenomenon created by Matt Groening, satirizes American life and pop culture with humor and wit. 

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'Law & Order: SVU'

'Law & Order: SVU' explores the emotional investigations of the NYPD's Special Victims Unit, tackling heinous crimes such as sexual assault and domestic violence. 

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