Is Free TV in Danger?

[VandalSquirrel]

I got rid of cable and live in a remote enough area I don't get any broadcast channels (not even PBS anymore!) with the digital conversion so I hooked my computer up to my tv and watch things off the internet that way. I'm saving a lot of money, and I can get over not seeing something when it is hot and new.

[tld221]

Originally Posted by DrPhil

Honestly, I hate the concept of paying for 600+ channels. I end up watching the channels that I would watch without cable or with basic cable. Sorry but my L&O SVU, Sex and the City reruns, daily news, ESPN, and court shows don't require more than basic cable.

same here. i havent had cable for almost two years, but my TV randomly picks up TBS, Food Network, and TV55 (which reruns a lot of daytime TV and sitcoms that come on during the day). I dont understand it, but i've gotten used to watching badly edited movies and syndicated sitcoms just fine.

and i too will watch shows/movies online when i can. i soak up what i can when i visit family and friends.

Originally Posted by xxstardust

Is this why I've noticed so much paid programming lately? I've NEVER noticed that on network television before, except in the wee hours of the morning - and in the last couple days, I've noticed infomercials/PP on Fox in the middle of the morning, sometimes as late as 1 in the afternoon.

yeah! its crazy. ive noticed it too. apparently in the informercial world, there is a high need for blenders, juicers and food processors. who knew there were so many ways to chop food for the low, low cost of 3 easy payments of 19.95?