For the 1977 film, see Rabid (film). For the punk rock band, see Rabid (band). For other uses, see Rabies (disambiguation). Rabies is a viral disease that causes inflammation of the brain in humans and other mammals. Early symptoms can include fever and tingling at the site of exposure.
However, if you're more interested in determining the longest-running show for a particular genre, then Guiding Light â a daytime soap that aired between 1952 and 2009 â is the longest-running dramatic series of all time [source: Carter ].
The Adventures of Ozzie & Harriet â 1952-66. This is the longest running live-action sitcom in television. It lasted for 14 seasons and starred Ozzie Nelson and Harriet Hilliard. Also in the show were their sons David and Ricky. The show also featured Thorny, their friendly neighbor played by Don DeFore. The show had its roots in radio and aired its first show in 1944. Its radio stint ended in 1954, even as it already began broadcasting on TV in 1952. It never made the top 10, but it attracted a large-enough audience to sustain it until 1966. The show primarily showcased the ideal American way of life in the 1950s.