James Arness and Milburn Stone, both of “Gunsmoke” (1955-75), are two of the three actors who hold the record for the longest portrayal of the same fictional character on prime-time television. In the past five years, what TV star actor tied this record of 20 years?

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Answer trivia contest No. 73

The name of AbraHAM LINcoln contains the last name of his first vice president, Hannibal Hamlin. Winner: Tom Spears of Kamiak, Idaho.


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