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Wildchats · 05-11-2004, 04:17 AM

Well I know mine will be (When I get my show idea picked up) LOL...

But I know this ran 14 seasons. I am guessing it's either this or Dallas.

But this show has the best theme of the 2. Dallas always kept theirs the same I think. Knots changed it so many times. I like the slow theme they used towards the end, but they shouldnt have went back to the original fast-paced theme for the final season. They kept experimenting with themes as I can see on the page online with all the themes they used.

However, if I were to talk about suspense, I'd have to give the aqward to Dynasty. Knots doesn't have much suspense in my opinion (It's mostly about friendly neighbors with problems of their own). Dallas sees to family-like and cheerful sometimes, but Maybe thats because I haven't seen a season finale yet?
Iv'e seen many episodes that just end with laughs and stuff (Which is something that ruins it for me).

hawaii five-o · 05-11-2004, 02:38 PM

No it's not. Gunsmoke ran for 20 seasons (1955-1975).

Chelsea · 07-22-2004, 12:16 AM

Gunsmoke's more of a western than a drama.

In terms of pure, no questions asked, dramas, It was KL until this year. As of now, it's Law & Order: Original Recipe...

ThomasE · 09-07-2004, 12:18 AM

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Originally posted by Wildchats
Well I know mine will be (When I get my show idea picked up) LOL...

But I know this ran 14 seasons. I am guessing it's either this or Dallas.

But this show has the best theme of the 2. Dallas always kept theirs the same I think. Knots changed it so many times. I like the slow theme they used towards the end, but they shouldnt have went back to the original fast-paced theme for the final season. They kept experimenting with themes as I can see on the page online with all the themes they used.

However, if I were to talk about suspense, I'd have to give the aqward to Dynasty. Knots doesn't have much suspense in my opinion (It's mostly about friendly neighbors with problems of their own). Dallas sees to family-like and cheerful sometimes, but Maybe thats because I haven't seen a season finale yet?
Iv'e seen many episodes that just end with laughs and stuff (Which is something that ruins it for me).

Dallas did change it's theme each season. If you listen to theme songs for each season, you will hear the difference.

Mr. Television · 09-07-2004, 12:33 AM

Yea but Gunsmoke was still a drama just like KL is considered a Soap Opera but its still a drama.

05-11-2004, 04:17 AM	#1
Wildchats Me Senior Member Join Date: Jul 15, 2001 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,076	Was this the longest-running nigghtime Drama? Well I know mine will be (When I get my show idea picked up) LOL... But I know this ran 14 seasons. I am guessing it's either this or Dallas. But this show has the best theme of the 2. Dallas always kept theirs the same I think. Knots changed it so many times. I like the slow theme they used towards the end, but they shouldnt have went back to the original fast-paced theme for the final season. They kept experimenting with themes as I can see on the page online with all the themes they used. However, if I were to talk about suspense, I'd have to give the aqward to Dynasty. Knots doesn't have much suspense in my opinion (It's mostly about friendly neighbors with problems of their own). Dallas sees to family-like and cheerful sometimes, but Maybe thats because I haven't seen a season finale yet? Iv'e seen many episodes that just end with laughs and stuff (Which is something that ruins it for me).
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05-11-2004, 02:38 PM	#2
hawaii five-o Book 'Em, Dano Senior Member Join Date: Jun 27, 2003 Location: At home, eating cereal straight out of the box Posts: 1,406	No it's not. Gunsmoke ran for 20 seasons (1955-1975).

07-22-2004, 12:16 AM	#3
Chelsea Semi-retired Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 07, 2001 Location: Washington Posts: 5,727	Gunsmoke's more of a western than a drama. In terms of pure, no questions asked, dramas, It was KL until this year. As of now, it's Law & Order: Original Recipe...