What is the longest running crime series in the history of American television?

doc322

I think it's Dragnet 1952-1960 and 1967-1970. Apr 15 00, 10:49 PM

Turtle

I think it's Hawaii Five-O. You can't count a show that broke its run. I believe Hawaii Five-O ran for 11 years. Jul 09 00, 4:54 AM

McGruff

Hawaii Five-O Sept 1968-April 1980 (CBS) 'Book 'em, Dano!' Longest-running crime series on TV. Jack Lord starred as Steve McGarrett, head of an elite state law enforcement office. James MacArthur starred as 'Dano' Williams, his right-hand man. Straight-jawed men with shellacked hair fought the forces of evil around the islands. Mahalo. Theme by Mort Stevens. http://www.spaceagepop.com/tvshows.htm Apr 13 02, 3:09 PM

zbeckabee

A 2008 update -- Law and Order The 18th season of the show began on January 2, 2008. The American series of the show, which is the longest running crime series on US television and which has just begun its 18th season on NBC, is shown in the UK on Five. The success of the series has led to the creation of additional shows under the Law & Order franchise. It is the longest-running primetime drama currently on American television. http://www.thestage.co.uk/news/newsstory.php/19443/life-on-mars-team-set-to-remake-british-law http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Law_%26_Order Jan 23 08, 11:41 AM