Mash

Yeah it only held and might still hold the record for longest running sitcom. I believe the finale holds the record for the highest ratings as well. (Waiting for the lame because everyone was excited it was going off the air joke).

Even with only 5 channels the number is still impressive. It also was a show that took a big gamble. This was during the Vietnam war era and even though they said Korean war in the show, everyone looked at it as the Vietnam war. They poked fun at what was a huge issue in the country at the time. I think people enjoyed the fact it poked fun but also had their serious episodes that brought reality into the show from time to time.

second best sitcom of all time.

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but there were only 5 channels on tv.

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There were also fewer TV's and fewer households. It's a hell of an accomplishment. Think of all the popular shows that have had big finales since then, Superbowls, O.J. verdict, and it still holds the top spot.

Oh, and wipe your fricking nose, junior.

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I love that one.

But, in defense of thedude, if he only watched episodes from the last couple of seasons, I can understand the hate. Alda's hijacking of the show was not quality television.

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is this the worst show ever made?

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Arguably, it's one of the best ever made.

I have seen probably every episode.Great show.Second behind Seinfeld.(imo)

alright, old dudes win. i'll give you this one

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Korean War
June 25, 1950 until July 27, 1953

M*A*S*H
September 17 1972 until February 28 1983

The show lasted almost 4x longer

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The classic TV show Combat dealt with an army platoon in WW2 France.

The French campaign lasted roughly 9 months (June '44- March '45).

Combat ran five years (1962-7).

Second only to All In The Family. The first three seasons of MASH were freaken awesome. I also agree that Alda fricked the show up.