Nine TV Shows That Were On Longer Than You Realize

barman · Jan 7, 2011

Hat tip to neatorama.com

http://www.neatorama.com/2011/01/06/nine-tv-shows-that-were-on-longer-than-you-realize/

Some of the greatest television shows in history lasted only a few seasons (Arrested Development – 3 seasons). A few barely made it past a dozen episodes (Firefly – 14 episodes). Yet a long list of run-of-the-mill sitcoms somehow manage to stay on the air for years. Funny or Die looks at nine such shows that lasted far, far longer than you might have realized.

If a friend asked you if you’ve ever heard of the show Wings, you’d likely respond with “Oh sure, short-lived NBC sitcom from the 90s. Probably on a few seasons.” And when you’d be told it was actually on eight seasons, your friend would have to get a mop because your mind just exploded all over the floor.

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http://www.funnyordie.com/lists/d61664f854/tv-shows-that-were-on-far-longer-than-you-realized

barman · Jan 7, 2011

1. According to Jim

Eight seasons. And the only reason it went off the air is because Jim Belushi and Courtney Thorne Smith wanted to pull a Seinfeld and go out on top. Just kidding. This show was terrible. Yet it was on FOR ALMOST A DECADE. Just as a comparison, and not to get you angry or anything, Arrested Development was only on for two and a half seasons.

barman · Jan 7, 2011

2. The George Lopez Show

Six Seasons. I'm not sure who George Lopez's demographic is. It's got to consist of real, living people considering the lasting career he's enjoyed. But for all intents and purposes, it's make-believe because I've never met anyone who's been like "My favorite comedian is George Lopez. He's our generation's Paul Rodriguez." I'm sure those people exist, but were there enough of them to warrant six seasons of this show? Did you know that Nick at Nite now shows episodes of George Lopez instead of stuff like Coach and The Fresh Prince? Speaking of The Fresh Prince, guess how many seasons that lasted. Six. So basically, George Lopez = Will Smith.