The loss of any language is thus a loss. for all humanity. Though approximately six thousand languages still exist, many are under threat. There is. an imperative need for language documentation, new policy initiatives and new materials. to enhance the vitality of these languages.
In spite of its enduring presence, however, Law & Order is not the longest-running TV show of all time. If you take the number of seasons (or the length of time a show has aired) as your benchmark, NBC's Meet the Press is the winner, with 66 seasons and 67 years on air [source: Today ]. But in order to determine which is the longest-running show, you'll also need to consider how you want to define the term TV show..
Guinness World Records General Hospital was listed as âthe longest-running American soap opera in productionâ in the Guinness World Records. Itâs also the third longest-running scripted drama series in production, after the ever popular Guiding Light and As The World Turns. But, it also hold an important third-place in the worldâs longest-running scripted drama, after The Archers and Coronation Street (which are both British TV shows). Over the years, the running time of the show has evolved from 39 minutes to 45 to 60.