What is the longest current running television show in the United States (Which TV Show premiered the earliest)?
Meet The Press started on Nov. 7, 1947 on NBC with Martha Roundtree as moderator and has aired every Sunday since with over 17,000 episodes. Tim Russert took over in 1991 until his death in 2008, making him the longest host. Chuck Todd is the current moderator.
Days of Our Lives debut Nov. 8, 1965 on NBC.
Face The Nation debut Nov. 7, 1954 on CBS.
The Price is Right started in 1954 (First on NBC before going to ABC), went off in 1965 before the current edition started in 1972 on CBS.
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Kristina Avery Gerami
I miss Tim Russert. He was the best. �
fdeisner
Before looking at the choices I first thought of the Simpsons, D'oh. After looking at the choices I answered it correctly.
✨KRISTA✨
Michael Doherty, Todd certainly had big shoe to fill! So sad about the abrupt passing of Tim Russert.🍃
Jas Newman
johnedorite, No mention of David Gregory—down the Memory Hole.
Howard Groopman
I've known this for many decades.
Francie Carlson
Michael Doherty, agree! I haven’t watched it since Tim Russert died.
Char
Rajamma Paul, we are the same we learn as we go
Char
I was not two yet no wonder I don't remember it
Michael Doherty
Daniel J. Westrick, it’s GUIDING, not GUILDING.
Michael Doherty
Chuck Todd is horrible!
jack patti go
Missed it!
hector tubens
Thought it was Face the Nation but learn something new every day.
Linda Stegall
I was about 5 1/ 2 months old when Meet the Press started. WOW!
Julie Ann Them
Bonkers!
Charlie Ferris
Excellent question and explanation. Missed it but learned something.