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Longest-running program on American television

The current longest-running program on american television record is 78 years, held by Meet the Press, set on November 6, 1947. Last checked October 10, 2026.

78

years

Meet the Press

United States, 1947

Holder
Meet the Press
Record
78 years
Exact figure
On air since November 6, 1947
Location
United States
Date set
November 6, 1947
Recognized by
NBC
Last checked
October 10, 2026

Put it in perspective

Meet the Press lived through 78 years of history. Here is what changed along the way.

  1. Born1869
  2. Age 71876Bell patents the telephone
  3. Age 341903First powered airplane flight
  4. Age 451914World War I begins
  5. Age 701939World War II begins
  6. Age 781947Sets the record: On air since November 6, 1947

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