Archive for April, 2011

How many episodes did Laugh In Run For

For five years and 140 wacky episodes, “Rowan and Martin’s Laugh-In” touched on the taboo and the topical in a quick-paced, vaudeville-like format. The action centered on comedians Dan Rowan and Dick Martin who portrayed the classic smart-guy/dumb guy duo, guiding each program through zany skits, one-liners and musical numbers. Many regular cast members gained fame though the show, including Goldie Hawn, Arte Johnson and Lily Tomlin. Together with Ruth Buzzi, Jo Ann Worley, Alan Seuss and Henry Gibson, they created some of the most memorable characters in the medium.

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How Long Did the Honeymooners Run

Classic TV sitcoms live on through syndication and cable TV programming but many had relatively short original runs. Though TV Guide ranks it as the second greatest all-time television show I Love Lucy ran just six years from 1951 through 1957 with a total of 194 episodes. The third show on TV Guide’s list of greatest shows aired only one season and produced a measly 39 episodes. This show, The Honeymooners, aired October 1955 through September 1966.

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