![]() ![]() Eurovision Song Contest: 67 years (1956 to present)Īlthough many people would argue that it doesn’t belong on the list due to it airing only once a year, Eurovision is technically the second longest running TV show in history with 67 years on air. It has dealt with a number of social issues, such as poverty, domestic abuse, sexual assault and more. The series is known for its engaging and dramatic storylines that are paired with lighthearted humour. The ever-popular soap opera follows the residents of Coronation Street, which is a working-class neighbourhood in Greater Manchester. This British soap opera has been on the air for a staggering 63 years with over 10,000 episodes. Coronation Street: 63 years (1960 to present)Ĭoronation Street is the longest running drama in television history and the third longest running TV show of all time. This is a formula that has been followed by a large number of soap operas and sitcoms since, as it clearly works. The general plot follows the staff and patients of a busy hospital in the large upstate city of Port Charles, New York. It holds the record for the most Daytime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Drama Series, with 13 wins in total. General Hospital has been on the air for 60 years and has had over 15,000 episodes. General Hospital: 60 years (1963 to present) However, since then, there has been a long list of characters that have come and gone throughout the 14,000 episodes. In the beginning, the series focused on the misfortunes and victories of the affluent Horton family. In fact, Friends star Jennifer Aniston’s father, John Aniston, was an actor on the real Days of Our Lives. They were able to maintain popularity through classic soap opera recipes and their constant mention in the extremely popular sitcom, Friends. They were all medical or legal professionals, which became a regularity in the soap operas that followed.ĭays of Our Lives has been an ongoing hit in the US for 58 years and counting. The initial core family was the Hugheses. As the World Turns: 54 years (1956 to 2010)Īfter 54 years on air and over 14,000 episodes, As the World Turns was eventually taken off air in 2010. It is available to stream on Crunchyroll. It is still going strong today and is especially popular in its country of origin. They do this while adding a sense of humour to the situation. The show sees the family navigate life in post-World War I Japan. Sazae-San is based on a manga series of the same name and follows Sazae Fugunta and her family. This Japanese children’s anime holds the Guiness World Record for the longest-running anime show in the world. With such recognisable personas and smart educational tools, it’s not surprising that this show has stayed on air for so long. The show has a host of iconic characters such as Elmo, Bert and Ernie, Cookie Monster and many more. The main purpose of this TV show is to educate children, with topics that teach relevant life skills and social issues in a fun and child-friendly way. During this time, it has had over 4,500 episodes. Sesame Street: 54 years (1969 to present)Ĭonsidered by many to be the most beloved children’s show of all time, Sesame Street has been on air for 54 years. They are also cheaper to make than a lot of other TV dramas, so there is less risk of keeping them on air for so long. Each storyline is usually catered to suit a certain target audience, which allows them to get a more loyal and long term fan base. The storylines in soap operas tend to last months and sometimes years. They were a family of farmers that lived in an imaginary village in Yorkshire. ![]() It was originally called Emmerdale Farm until 1989 and its primary focus was the Sudgen family. Emmerdale is a soap opera that dates back to 1972 and has over 9,000 episodes. Emmerdale: 51 years (1972 to present)īritish soap operas are known for their longevity and ability to stay on air over a long period of time. ![]()
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