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..
There are actually a few qualifiers on the various run-length records set by The Simpsons, but the two challengers most often cited are The Flintstones and Scooby-Doo.. The Simpsons was named the longest running prime-time animated series in 1997 after airing its 167th episode, surpassing The Flintstones.. In 2006, it surpassed Scooby-Doo as the longest running animated series at any hour.