Things have changed for me. I no longer watch a stand-alone television set. Instead, the program is on the left computer monitor while I use the right one for another purpose; I rarely give a program my full attention. Also, I now stream the programs so that I can semi-watch them on my schedule.
In my case, I’ve just stopped watching over the years, and don’t even have a TV. I’ll sometimes watch some video if it’s brought to my attention, but a whole show, never.
“People will watch anything” is not new. TV has been a “vast wasteland” since I was in High School. …but really, Sturgeon’s Law applies and with the multiplicity of sources, it’s just harder to find the good stuff now (and it’s probably not on broadcast tv)
I stream old TV shows like Night Court lately. Never saw the first two years. Then British mysteries which are more interesting than American procedurals which are the same week after week.
american tv is almost gone. unless you like talent and reality shows which I wont watch. so I pay to stream british and aussie (with some New zealand) much better
The shows are on so hit and miss anymore it is hard to follow a plot line. They take “winter break” and get replaced for a couple to several weeks by something else or show reruns for a couple weeks. It make it tough.
Long delays (measured in YEARS) between successive seasons seems to have caught on with many a series I’ve watched over the years (Sopranos, Homeland, Outlander). But for some really great writing/acting, get hold of the 176 episodes of House, M.D. and watch from S1E1. You’ll either like it or you won’t, but if you do, you’ll be hooked for life. Series ran between 2004 and 2012, and there probably won’t be a reboot or a prequel. It’s best this way. (Snippets are available in random order on YouTube from Peacock.)
We almost never did until we started Antiques Roadshow UK (far better than the American counterpart). Now we stream it, and it is the only one we watch.
Da'Dad over 1 year ago
I have a dim view of modern media. To put it simply, I grew up with TV but it didn’t grow up with me.
DangerBunny over 1 year ago
Two People Watching TV
AnneFackler over 1 year ago
TV lost its sense of humor.Shows now are morbid.I’ve boycotted for the last 23 + years.
bigger Nate over 1 year ago
And they’ll watch it in reruns
John Smith over 1 year ago
Maybe the next time they buy a TV they’ll splurge and get one with an “off” switch.
nosirrom over 1 year ago
They’re banking on this to be an all time hit.
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jarvisloop over 1 year ago
Things have changed for me. I no longer watch a stand-alone television set. Instead, the program is on the left computer monitor while I use the right one for another purpose; I rarely give a program my full attention. Also, I now stream the programs so that I can semi-watch them on my schedule.
Ignatz Premium Member over 1 year ago
In my case, I’ve just stopped watching over the years, and don’t even have a TV. I’ll sometimes watch some video if it’s brought to my attention, but a whole show, never.
timinwsac Premium Member over 1 year ago
It’s just the Kardashian clan.
KEA over 1 year ago
“People will watch anything” is not new. TV has been a “vast wasteland” since I was in High School. …but really, Sturgeon’s Law applies and with the multiplicity of sources, it’s just harder to find the good stuff now (and it’s probably not on broadcast tv)
NeedaChuckle Premium Member over 1 year ago
I stream old TV shows like Night Court lately. Never saw the first two years. Then British mysteries which are more interesting than American procedurals which are the same week after week.
david_42 over 1 year ago
Got out of the habit of watching TV while I was in the Navy. That was 48 years ago. Nor have I ever clicked on a ad on my computer.
mgl179 over 1 year ago
Say the people watching anything.
MuddyUSA Premium Member over 1 year ago
People are like sheep………
RadioDial Premium Member over 1 year ago
Describing the upcoming season of “Manifest” on Netflix. This conversation will occur in our household for sure.
tomfromthe50s over 1 year ago
Some of you people are really bitter. Calm down!
curtlyon19 over 1 year ago
american tv is almost gone. unless you like talent and reality shows which I wont watch. so I pay to stream british and aussie (with some New zealand) much better
ladykat over 1 year ago
Chuckle.
raybarb44 over 1 year ago
“If we make it, they will watch it”, to a lot of us doesn’t apply anymore. Too many choices out there….
j.l.farmer over 1 year ago
I watch mainly sports and a couple drama series on basic cable TV….no premium pkgs.
shorzy over 1 year ago
Like all capitalism, profit drives all decisions…
russsc over 1 year ago
The shows are on so hit and miss anymore it is hard to follow a plot line. They take “winter break” and get replaced for a couple to several weeks by something else or show reruns for a couple weeks. It make it tough.
Deezlebird over 1 year ago
My 91-year-old mother and I spent a lot of yesterday watching old Carol Burnett shows and laughing ourselves silly.
Ukko wilko over 1 year ago
Not all people. I haven’t watched network television for over 20 years.
redbaron over 1 year ago
Long delays (measured in YEARS) between successive seasons seems to have caught on with many a series I’ve watched over the years (Sopranos, Homeland, Outlander). But for some really great writing/acting, get hold of the 176 episodes of House, M.D. and watch from S1E1. You’ll either like it or you won’t, but if you do, you’ll be hooked for life. Series ran between 2004 and 2012, and there probably won’t be a reboot or a prequel. It’s best this way. (Snippets are available in random order on YouTube from Peacock.)
baraktorvan over 1 year ago
We almost never did until we started Antiques Roadshow UK (far better than the American counterpart). Now we stream it, and it is the only one we watch.
Ermine Notyours over 1 year ago
I’ll bet they also have to turn on the captions too.