The 5

With Labor Day arriving Monday, our thoughts turn to the hard-working sitcom characters we’ve watched toiling away at their weekly jobs. But only a handful of workplace comedies have true staying power — like this elite group, ranked by seasons on the air:

v “Cheers (1982-1993): 11 seasons

v “Murphy Brown (1988-98): 10 seasons

v “The Office” (2005-13); “Night Court” (1984-92); “Alice” (1976-1985): nine seasons

v “Barney Miller” (1975-82); “Wings” (1990-97): eight seasons

v “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” (1970-77); “Designing Women” (1986-93): seven seasons

“ABC Fall Preview Special Presented by The Chew” (7 p.m., ABC): Will you have an appetite for this season’s new TV shows? Get a sample taste tonight via the “ABC Fall Preview Special Presented by The Chew.” Just be careful to guard against indigestion.

“TV’s Funniest of the Funniest — A Paley Center for Media Special” (9 p.m., NBC): This special with a long-winded title is a clip show in which sitcom stars — including Michael J. Fox and Betty White — talk about their favorite moments in TV comedy.

“MDA Show of Strength Telethon” (9 p.m., ABC): Ryan Seacrest, Paula Abdul, Backstreet Boys, Lee Ann Womack and Matthew Morrison are among the celebrities scheduled to appear on the “MDA Show of Strength Telethon.” The muscular dystrophy find-raiser, once an all-day affair, is now down to two hours.

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Half-marathon, 5K races at Mill Creek

YOUNGSTOWN

Mill Creek MetroParks will host the first Green Cathedral Half Marathon/5K/Kids Fun Run on Sept. 15.

The races, for both casual and competitive participants, will showcase the natural splendor and unique architecture that defines the historic Mill Creek Park.

The races will start and finish at Wick Recreation Area, off McCollum Road.

Entertainment will include the River’s Own band and children’s activities.

The event is designed to encourage families to get outside, increase physical activity and enjoy the oldest park district in the state.

Prizes and participation awards will be provided for all age groups.

Funds generated from the event will go toward the completion of the children’s playground project at Wick Recreation Area.

For details and a printable registration form, go to millcreekmetroparks.org.

Online registration is available atgopherarun.com.

Contact Rikki Brammer at 330-740-7107 for information.

Rock music, wine at Fairview Center

YOUNGSTOWN

An evening of rock’n’roll music and fine wine will begin at 7 p.m. Friday at the Fairview Arts & Outreach Center, 4220 Youngstown-Poland Road. Musical acts will include Spastic Hearts, Stiv Reynolds, Johnny Stanec, Idol Shades, Knowledge Dropout and Tsar Bomba.

Admission is $5, and wine is $5 per glass. Proceeds will benefit the Fairview Arts Center.