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24/7 reruns · 01-24-2026, 05:47 PM

I'm sure many are not happy with the world's problems. I've turned to TV for distraction.

Between sports and '50's-'70's sitcoms I've managed to not get too caught up it crap that's going on. Escapist sitcoms from the '60's are what I spend the most time watching.

Live sports also are helping to keep me grounded. It's been interesting reading that most live sports events have scored the highest ratings late last year and early this year. I can see why FDR requested for baseball to continue during WWII.

If you're using TV for this purpose what are you watching?

stevea · 01-25-2026, 12:37 AM

Mostly the 60s sitcoms and animation. TV News - local only - and only to keep up with the weather.

Dude111 · 01-25-2026, 01:06 AM

I am grateful to have all the analogue stuff I have...

I cant stand all this flat digi crap that has no meaning!!!

Good 60s shows being shown in a void.... Its just sad....

ThisLittlePiggy · 01-25-2026, 01:48 PM

I'm watching a lot of The Golden Girls and Hallmark Mystery movies.

opus · 01-25-2026, 02:00 PM

I tried to watch The Mary Tyler Moore Show but they gunned down Mary Richards in the streets.

Good thing Rhoda moved to New York.

Reinhold_Weege · 01-25-2026, 08:07 PM

I am watching various sitcoms and dramas from the 1960s up through 2010. Good quality characters and storylines.

Dream Canteen · 01-26-2026, 06:09 PM

I watch a lot of MeTV Toons while my country implodes. I can’t stand more than a few minutes of news per day.

Coffeecup · 01-31-2026, 05:47 PM

Oh Yes. I tune into many 1950- late 1970's series. With so many stations, some are internet types I can watch so many shows, that I never saw for I was too young. Sometimes I think, hardly any actors still alive.

My Neighbor has CNN on all day. Not for me.

Dude111 · 01-31-2026, 06:42 PM

Dont ya feel bad ya cant easily enjoy these shows like ya did then?? (In thier original beautiful analogue format)

stevea · 01-31-2026, 07:23 PM

No.

TVFactFan · 02-01-2026, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by 24/7 reruns

I'm sure many are not happy with the world's problems. I've turned to TV for distraction.

Between sports and '50's-'70's sitcoms I've managed to not get too caught up it crap that's going on. Escapist sitcoms from the '60's are what I spend the most time watching.

Live sports also are helping to keep me grounded. It's been interesting reading that most live sports events have scored the highest ratings late last year and early this year. I can see why FDR requested for baseball to continue during WWII.

If you're using TV for this purpose what are you watching?

Always. Without these escapes I dont know what I would be doing

NFL is ending next week after the SB so it will be NBA and antenna TV at night to watch One Day at a Time. Youtube is my emergency back up when its nothing.

Dream Canteen · 02-01-2026, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by TVFactFan

Always. Without these escapes I dont know what I would be doing

NFL is ending next week after the SB so it will be NBA and antenna TV at night to watch One Day at a Time. Youtube is my emergency back up when its nothing.

I’m looking forward to baseball. That’s my biggest escape. I’m not too terribly into the other sports.

24/7 reruns · 02-01-2026, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by opus

I tried to watch The Mary Tyler Moore Show but they gunned down Mary Richards in the streets.

Good thing Rhoda moved to New York.

Thanks for trolling.

24/7 reruns · 02-01-2026, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Dream Canteen

I’m looking forward to baseball. That’s my biggest escape. I’m not too terribly into the other sports.

The World Baseball Classic should be a fun watch.

TVFactFan · 02-01-2026, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Dream Canteen

I’m looking forward to baseball. That’s my biggest escape. I’m not too terribly into the other sports.

Its my favorite sport to bet on. I won $2200 last march

01-24-2026, 05:47 PM	#1
24/7 reruns Member Senior Member Join Date: Jul 10, 2022 Location: New York Posts: 1,468	Who else is tuning out the world's problems with TV? I'm sure many are not happy with the world's problems. I've turned to TV for distraction. Between sports and '50's-'70's sitcoms I've managed to not get too caught up it crap that's going on. Escapist sitcoms from the '60's are what I spend the most time watching. Live sports also are helping to keep me grounded. It's been interesting reading that most live sports events have scored the highest ratings late last year and early this year. I can see why FDR requested for baseball to continue during WWII. If you're using TV for this purpose what are you watching?

01-26-2026, 06:09 PM	#7
Dream Canteen Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Sep 11, 2023 Location: California Posts: 450	I watch a lot of MeTV Toons while my country implodes. I can’t stand more than a few minutes of news per day.
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01-25-2026, 12:37 AM	#2
stevea 22 Years On Sitcoms Moderator Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 13, 2003 Location: Indy Posts: 44,699	Mostly the 60s sitcoms and animation. TV News - local only - and only to keep up with the weather.

01-25-2026, 01:06 AM	#3
Dude111 Forum Legend Join Date: Nov 05, 2013 Posts: 36,334	I am grateful to have all the analogue stuff I have... I cant stand all this flat digi crap that has no meaning!!! Good 60s shows being shown in a void.... Its just sad....

01-25-2026, 01:48 PM	#4
ThisLittlePiggy Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Nov 02, 2013 Posts: 84,595	I'm watching a lot of The Golden Girls and Hallmark Mystery movies.

01-25-2026, 02:00 PM	#5
opus VB Forum Superstar Join Date: May 16, 2015 Location: VB Galaxy Posts: 32,492	I tried to watch The Mary Tyler Moore Show but they gunned down Mary Richards in the streets. Good thing Rhoda moved to New York.

01-25-2026, 08:07 PM	#6
Reinhold_Weege Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Dec 15, 2020 Posts: 231	I am watching various sitcoms and dramas from the 1960s up through 2010. Good quality characters and storylines.

01-31-2026, 05:47 PM	#8
Coffeecup coffeecup. Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 17, 2003 Location: snoozeville Posts: 3,183	Oh Yes. I tune into many 1950- late 1970's series. With so many stations, some are internet types I can watch so many shows, that I never saw for I was too young. Sometimes I think, hardly any actors still alive. My Neighbor has CNN on all day. Not for me.

01-31-2026, 06:42 PM	#9
Dude111 Forum Legend Join Date: Nov 05, 2013 Posts: 36,334	Dont ya feel bad ya cant easily enjoy these shows like ya did then?? (In thier original beautiful analogue format)

01-31-2026, 07:23 PM	#10
stevea 22 Years On Sitcoms Moderator Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 13, 2003 Location: Indy Posts: 44,699	No.