Law & Order: Special Victims Unitsecured its spot as the longest-running primetime live-action series in history when NBC renewed the highly-acclaimed drama for a 21st season.
As original members of the show’s cast and crew, producer Dick Wolfe and actressMariska HargitayleadSVU‘s charge into television record books. NBC Entertainment co-chairmen Paul Telegdy and George Cheeks praised the entireSVUteamin their renewal announcement.
“We tip our cap to Dick Wolf, Mariska Hargitay and the amazing cast and crew ofSVU, who now all go into the record book,” Telegdy and Cheeks said. “This incredible run is an example of what happens when producers, writers and actors all come together and create a show that, year after year, speaks to its audience in a powerful way. We couldn’t be more proud of this remarkable achievement.”
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SVUsailed past the previous record-holders —Law & Order(1990-2010) andGunsmoke(1955-75) — both of which ran for 20 seasons.
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“I’m deeply proud to be a part of this groundbreaking show, and humbled to make television history today,” said Hargitay. “The longevity and continued success of ‘SVU’ is a testament not only to the show’s powerful storytelling and ability to connect with viewers, but to its necessity. We have told important stories for 20 years, and we will continue to tell them.”
SVUreturns April 4 at 10 p.m. ET on NBC.
source: people.com
