i was raised as a tv junkie too. it was always on, but i turned it off 17 yrs ago and have not turned it back on since. in fact, the only tv i have seen since then has been the occasional time when at someones house and they are too rude or too dumb to turn it off. i know there a few good and interesting shows made, but i know me and if i start watching it again, i will watch those few shows - and then i will continue to watch whatever is on after that.lol. - plus, i refuse to deal with commercials.