Top 10 Longest-running TV Shows
TV shows are a staple when it comes to modern entertainment. Nothing beats arriving home from school or work and tuning in to Peacemaker. Each of us has our own favorites, and our viewership is what keeps these shows running. Some shows are so popular that they are aired for over a year or two. But there are exceptional ones, special TV shows that etch themselves into the very heart of their audience. There are TV shows that have been running for many, many years, even decades. Here are the longest-running TV shows that most of you love. So get ready to feel nostalgic and be shocked.
Vegas Vacation (1997) – Chevy Chase comedy which sees the Griswolds on their fourth vacation.
‘Vegas Vacation’ is a 1997 American comedy film directed by Stephen Kessler in his feature directorial debut. It is the fourth installment in National Lampoon’s Vacation film series, and was written by Elisa Bell, based on a story by Bell and Bob Ducsay. It tells the story of Clark Griswold taking his family to Las Vegas to renew his vows to Ellen as the usual hilarity occurs.
Brad Pitt’s Historical War Epic ‘Troy’ – Coming to Netflix in June
Hollywood superstar Brad Pitt opens June on Netflix with a bang with his 2004 epic historical war film starrer, ‘Troy’ along with a bunch of films and shows that are arriving on the same day as well. The war between the ancient kingdoms of Troy and Sparta is depicted in this epic based on Homer's 'Iliad.' While visiting Spartan King Menelaus (Brendan Gleeson), Trojan prince Paris (Orlando Bloom) falls in love with Menelaus' wife Helen (Diane Kruger) and returns to Troy with her. After defeating every army in Greece, Menelaus' brother, King Agamemnon (Brian Cox), exploits his brother's rage as an excuse to make war on Troy, the last country standing in the way of his hegemony over the Aegean Sea.
James Cameron’s Epic and Blockbuster Movie ‘Titanic’ – Release Date, Storyline, Cast and More
‘Titanic’ is a 1997 American epic romance and disaster film directed, written, produced, and co-edited by James Cameron. It is based on reports of the sinking of the RMS Titanic and stars Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet as members of various social classes who fall in love aboard the ship during her ill-fated maiden voyage, incorporating both factual and fictitious elements.
‘The Players Club’ – Release Date, Synopsis, Cast and More
Ice Cube's feature film directorial debut, 'The Players Club,' is a 1998 American dark comedy drama-thriller film written and directed by him. Bernie Mac, Monica Calhoun, Jamie Foxx, John Amos, A. J. Johnson, Alex Thomas, Charlie Murphy, Terrence Howard, Faizon Love, and LisaRaye feature alongside Ice Cube in the film.
Jeremy Renner ‘The Hurt Locker’ – Release Date, Plot, Cast and More
‘The Hurt Locker’ is a 2008 American war thriller film directed by Kathryn Bigelow and written by Mark Boal. The film depicts the psychological emotions of an Iraq War Explosive Ordnance Disposal team that is targeted by insurgents. Boal drew on his experience during embedded access to write the screenplay.
‘The Fighter’ – Release Date, Release Date, Synopsis, Cast and More
'The Fighter,' directed by David O. Russell and starring Mark Wahlberg (who also produced), Christian Bale, Amy Adams, and Melissa Leo, is a 2010 American biographical sports drama film. Micky Ward (Wahlberg) is a professional boxer who lives with his older half-brother Dicky Eklund (Bale). Micky's girlfriend Charlene Fleming is played by Adams, and Micky and Dicky's mother, Alice Eklund-Ward, is played by Leo. The film was inspired by the 1995 documentary High on Crack Street: Lost Lives in Lowell, which highlights the Eklund-Ward family.
Refresh Your Memory of ‘The Twilight Saga’ Streaming on Peacock
Remember ten years ago when Robert Pattinson could finally breathe a sigh of relief from ending what seemed like an eternity of playing a pale none-breathing teenage vampire?Well, at the beginning of the month, Peacock added The Twilight Saga films to its back catalogue. In case you missed it, it's never too late to binge the five films over a bottle of wine. An even better idea, have your buddies over and play the drinking game every time Bella (Kristen Stewart) pauses in the middle of a sentence. Cause God knows her pauses are enough to get you super canned by the time Breaking Dawn Part II wraps up.
The Boy – 2016 Horror Movie To Hit Netflix In June: Release Date, Trailer, and More
'The Boy,' directed by William Brent Bell and written by Stacey Menear, is a 2016 American horror film. Lauren Cohan and Rupert Evans feature in the picture. It is a joint venture between China and the United States. Filming began in Victoria, British Columbia, on March 10, 2015. The Boy was released in the United States on January 22 by STXfilms. On a $10 million budget, the film grossed $64 million worldwide. Brahms: The Boy II, a standalone sequel, was released on February 21, 2020.
‘Léon: The Professional’ Will Arrive On Netflix This June – Release Date and More
‘Léon: The Professional’ is a 1994 English-language French action-thriller film written and directed by Luc Besson. It stars Jean Reno and Gary Oldman, and features the film debut of Natalie Portman. The plot follows Léon (Reno), a professional hitman, who reluctantly takes in twelve-year-old Mathilda (Portman) after her family is murdered by corrupt Drug Enforcement Administration agent Norman Stansfield (Oldman). Léon and Mathilda form an unusual relationship, as she becomes his protégée and learns the hitman's trade.
Biographical Drama Film ‘Lean on Me’ – Release Date, Trailer, and More
The film is about a ruthless teacher who is assigned to become the principal of a decaying inner-city school.‘Lean on Me’ is a 1989 American biographical drama film directed by John G. Avildsen and starring Morgan Freeman. It was written by Michael Schiffer and directed by John G. Avildsen. It is based on the true story of Joe Louis Clark, a real-life inner-city high school principal in Paterson, New Jersey, whose school faces state government receivership unless students improve their test scores on the New Jersey Minimum Basic Skills Test. The title of this film is a reference to the song of the same name by Bill Withers, which is featured in the film. Parts of the movie were shot in Franklin Lakes, New Jersey, including the primary school scenes.
The Romance Drama Film ‘The Vow’ Will Have You in Heartfelt Tears This Month’s End
Rachel McAdams truly is the queen of romance films. She has been starring in successful romance drama films since the early 2000s, including The Notebook, About Time, Wedding Crashers, and Aloha, just to name a few. Today we commemorate the super sweet romantic movie The Vow, starring the 44-year-old actress alongside the hunky Channing Tatum, as it debuted ten years ago.