The Simpsons Become Longest Running Scripted TV Show

This article has been imported from chorus.fm for discussion. All of the forum rules still apply.

Michael Cavna, writing at The Washington Post:

With that in mind, it only seems fitting that “The Simpsons” draws upon both principles to dramatize its act of taking down “Gunsmoke” as the new sheriff of television. On Sunday night, “The Simpsons” will pass the classic midcentury western by airing show No. 636 — the most scripted episodes broadcast by any prime-time series in TV history.
​

Expand - View Original

 

*in American TV history.

 

I wonder how much longer they can keep it going? Anytime I watch newer episodes it mostly disappoints.

 

in American prime-time tv history. Pretty sure soap operas all crush this number

 

Will cry when show goes off air even though I don't watch regularly anymore

 

Now that they have the record, I wonder if they'll end it after the next season, which will be S30. Would be a good number to go out on