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14. Soul Train  — 35 years

Soul Train dancer performing in front of a crowd.
Soul Train | Tribune Entertainment

The dance show first aired in 1971 and showed dancers taking the stage. The show started out very focused on talent in Chicago but once it got syndicated it moved to Los Angeles and expanded its scope. The show had multiple hosts but eventually ended in 2006 with Dorian Gregory.

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