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Brian Damage · 07-04-2002, 06:37 PM

Who is the longest running character in sitcom history? Is it Frasier Crane? I'm not sure because there have been other characters that have been on successful long running shows and then spun off on their own.

For Example:

Rhoda
The Jeffersons
Archie Bunker
Jack Tripper

Dr. Lilith Sternin · 07-06-2002, 12:12 AM

I believe in two years he will be the longest consecutive running character in television history. I believe that's why Kelsey has signed on for two more years. That will mark the character of Frasier Crane being on the air for twenty consecutive years!

TJL · 07-06-2002, 07:51 AM

Kelsey Grammer is attempting to beat the record held by James Arness, who played the character of Marshal Matt Dillon on "Gunsmoke" for twenty seasons (or years).

If you wanna get technical, Mr. Grammer has played his character on TWO series, since there will never ever be a sitcom or drama that will last twenty seasons.
But as Dr. Lilith Sternin posted, he will hold the new record for most years on TV playing one character.

Brian Damage · 07-08-2002, 01:36 PM

Thanks, I appreciate everybody's info. Although I will say that Law & Order has a legitimate shot at lasting 20 years.

chris1415 · 08-06-2002, 03:59 AM

[QUOTE]Originally posted by briandamage
Who is the longest running character in sitcom history? Is it Frasier Crane? I'm not sure because there have been other characters that have been on successful long running shows and then spun off on their own.

For Example:

Rhoda
The Jeffersons
Archie Bunker
Jack Tripper [/QUOTE

dont for get the roepers!

But ya hes lasted a long time...and hes on 2 of my favorite shows...cheers and frasier!

07-04-2002, 06:37 PM	#1
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07-06-2002, 12:12 AM	#2
Dr. Lilith Sternin Ice Cube in Heels Forum Regular Join Date: Jan 31, 2002 Posts: 523	I believe in two years he will be the longest consecutive running character in television history. I believe that's why Kelsey has signed on for two more years. That will mark the character of Frasier Crane being on the air for twenty consecutive years!
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07-06-2002, 07:51 AM	#3
TJL Suburbanite Extrordinaire Forum Star Join Date: Dec 29, 2001 Location: New Jersey - the cradle of civilization Posts: 16,591	Kelsey Grammer is attempting to beat the record held by James Arness, who played the character of Marshal Matt Dillon on "Gunsmoke" for twenty seasons (or years). If you wanna get technical, Mr. Grammer has played his character on TWO series, since there will never ever be a sitcom or drama that will last twenty seasons. But as Dr. Lilith Sternin posted, he will hold the new record for most years on TV playing one character.
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08-06-2002, 03:59 AM	#5
chris1415 Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Aug 06, 2002 Location: ALaska Posts: 10	[QUOTE]Originally posted by briandamage Who is the longest running character in sitcom history? Is it Frasier Crane? I'm not sure because there have been other characters that have been on successful long running shows and then spun off on their own. For Example: Rhoda The Jeffersons Archie Bunker Jack Tripper [/QUOTE dont for get the roepers! But ya hes lasted a long time...and hes on 2 of my favorite shows...cheers and frasier!
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07-08-2002, 01:36 PM	#4
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	Thanks, I appreciate everybody's info. Although I will say that Law & Order has a legitimate shot at lasting 20 years.

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