What attracts long series? Probably, the desire of a person to stretch the pleasure, to think and imagine what will happen next. The longer - the more interesting it is to get involved in it and become a participant, to dip yourself into an atmosphere of life that you will never live. For the author there is always the opportunity to change the course of the plot, take into account the wishes of the housewives and influence the fate of the character. The advertisers are also satisfied - they know the contingent of spectators. Everyone is happy and happy! We present to your attention the top 10 the longest series in the world of .
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Santa Barbara
The masterpiece has become a household name. It's not just a name, it's a synonym for something long and intermittent in a relationship. This soap opera was in the US from the summer of 1984 to January 1993.Only 2137 episodes of 45 minutes have been shot. Approximately 1600 hours in time. It is divided into 9 seasons. Events are in the city of Santa Barbara. The plot tells the story of the life of the rich family of the Capwells. There are other, less wealthy - Perkins, Andrade, Lockridge. Some are rivals, partners, envious persons. In the first season, the main story is shown, and the rest are tied on it. Joe Perkins was unlawfully convicted for the murder of Channing. Coming out of prison, he tries to return justice. This reveals many secrets, "mud" emerges - homosexuality, illegitimate children, crime. The first part of this series was criticized, but the authors skillfully operated on events, introduced new characters and arranged catastrophes for disliked heroes. Murders, intrigues, rape, gossip - even in the lives of wealthy people are no less problems. Here is the main idea of this long series.
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The bold and beautiful
The American series, going from March 1987 to the present days, takes ninth place in our rating of the longest series in the world. The series for twenty minutes, there are about 7000 of them. The total time in the clock is about 2300. The series is different in that it is loved in different countries. The action takes place in Los Angeles. The plot line revolves around the Forrester family and their "Fashion House".The whole family is engaged in a common cause, everyone is trying to develop this profitable business. The company has a competitor - the fashion firm of the Spectra family. The president of this company does not want to give way to the Forrester firm. This leads them to a constant confrontation. Any action of some is perceived as an insult or a challenge to others. The world of business is a cruel world of survival and struggle. This is well reflected in the series.
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Neighbors The Australian soap opera, launched in March 1985, ranks eighth in our rating for the longest TV series .To date, there are 27 seasons, consisting of 6256 series. The duration of the series is 22 minutes, the time is about 6300 hours. The idea of the series is a show created on real stories about the lives of adolescents and adults. Events unfold in the fictional suburb of Melbourne. Initially, the story involved three families - Clarky, Robinson and Ramsey. Ramsey and the Robinsons are in constant rivalry, their confrontation involves other families in this process. Residents of the areas where the shooting takes place, gladly provide their yards for creating new series. Broadcast is not only in Australia.
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On the eve of the night
This American series was shot more than 25 years, starting in 1956 is one of the longest in the world. More than 7500 series were issued for 26 minutes each. Total viewing time is about 3100 hours. Events take place in the invented city of Monticello. The plot was focused on the disclosure of crimes. Intrigue and love adventures are very few, the series was conceived as a detective. He even received a prize from writer-detectives. Finished on the eve of New, 1985, leaving the audience a mystery.
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Another world of
This very long series started in May 1964 and ended already in June 1999.The shooting took place in Brooklyn. About 9000 series have been photographed, which is about 10,000 hours in the recalculation of the clock. The action is in the fictional Bay City. The series tells of the usual joys and worries in people's lives. The motto of the series is "We live in the real world and the world of our dreams."Heroes sometimes fall into exotic and extraordinary situations, which affects their worldview and position in society. For the first time in the series, the topic of abortion was touched upon. The plot intersects with another series - "Guide Light", from where the character Mike Bauer moved. The authors changed the duration of the series.
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Young and audacious
The famous American soap opera, which was launched in March 1973, ranks fifth in our list of longest serials in the world .It is broadcast now. Approximately 10800 series for 45 minutes have already appeared. In the clock it's more than 8000. The plot unfolds in a fictional Genoa City. The focus is on two families - rich Brooks and poor Foster. The care of many artists forced to shift the focus of attention to the families of Newmen and Abbots. The competition and competition of the firms of these families is shown. There was a part of the plot lines that remained throughout the entire opera. An example is the history of rivalry between Catherine Chancellor and Jill Foster. The length of the show changed from 30 to 90 minutes. The series is considered the most ranking among the day.
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All my children are
American series, broadcast since 1970.The action takes place in Pine Valley, a suburb of Philadelphia. The main role throughout the plot was played by Susan Lucci. Initially the length of the series was about 30 minutes, but since April, 77, it has doubled. In November 2012, 10000 series came out, it was announced the closing of the show. A little later the series tried to restart. Approximate timekeeping - 5000 hours. There was a time when the series became the most popular in America, it was even seen by men. The idea of the series is to raise acute social issues. The theme of the Vietnam War was touched upon. The plot is tied to a rich girl Phoebe Taylor, single mother Monet Kane and her daughter.
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One life to live
The series started in the US in the summer of 1968.The final series was shown in January 2012.A year later he was revived and demonstrated on cable networks. It consists of 44 seasons. The length of the series of this series varied from 29 minutes to an hour. A total of 11096 series. In terms of hours - about 8300. This is the first drama affecting racial and social problems. The series received many awards and awards. Many stars of Hollywood began their career in it - Tommy Lee Jones, L. Fishburn, Mario Van Peebles.
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How the world revolves
The American soap drama, shown from April 1956 to September 2010, took second place among the of the longest series .Initially, the series had a length of 30 minutes - at that time it was an innovation. Total withdrawn 13858 series. The total timekeeping is about 10,400 hours. It was the most popular series from 58 to 78 years. Since February 1967, he was on record, not alive. Since December 1975, the length has become 1 hour. All these years he was shot only in New York. Events take place in the invented town of Oakdale. The characters of the series were thought through to trifles.
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Guiding light
The series, which was released in the USA from 1952 to 2009, was recognized by as the longest serial in the world .It was released 18262 series, the total time is not less than 4000 hours. The length of the series is from 15 to 60 minutes. The idea of the series - the lighted lamp on the window should illuminate the way to the lost in life. The whole concept is built on the life of a priest living in a suburb of Chicago. In the series, many families are involved, around which the plot is intertwined - the Bauers, Roberts, Grants, Merlers, etc. The masterpiece received almost a hundred awards.
It is worth noting that the number of episodes does not always indicate the full duration of the series.
