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'The Simpsons': In it for the long run

Not counting variety shows and unscripted series, these are the longest-running prime-time TV shows.

By Neal Justin

February 17, 2012 at 9:20PM
(1967) James Arness, portraying Marshal Matt Dillon, left, with Richard Evans in a scene from "Gunsmoke."
(1967) James Arness, portraying Marshal Matt Dillon, left, with Richard Evans in a scene from "Gunsmoke." (Margaret Andrews — ASSOCIATED PRESS - AP/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

"The Simpsons:" 23 seasons

"Gunsmoke:" 20 seasons

"Law & Order:" 20 seasons

"Lassie:"17 seasons

"The Adventures of Ozzie & Harriet:" 14 seasons

"Bonanza:"14 seasons

"Knots Landing:"14 seasons

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Neal Justin

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Neal Justin is the pop-culture critic, covering how Minnesotans spend their entertainment time. He also reviews stand-up comedy. Justin previously served as TV and music critic for the paper. He is the co-founder of JCamp, a non-profit program for high-school journalists, and works on many fronts to further diversity in newsrooms.

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