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Figarosmom

(13,404 posts)
Thu Sep 18, 2025, 07:13 PM Sep 2025

Trump has completely destroyed

Network TV. I haven't watched much network TV except PBS of late. But there were 3 programs on ABC I liked. Will Trent, High Potential and Jimmy Kimmel. Won't watch those until Kimmel is bsck. And 3 on CBS, Matlock, Colbert and Elsbeth. Now I won't be watching thise any longer after Colbert is gone. PBS already streams through their Passport channel so they don't need the public network if they can't abide by trumps rules.

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tulipsandroses

(8,298 posts)
1. Right there with you. I hope others follow suit. If these shows tank - then so does their advertising.
Thu Sep 18, 2025, 07:19 PM
Sep 2025

Turn it off.

ms liberty

(11,367 posts)
3. High Potential is the only new show I've watched in a couple of years except The Pitt
Thu Sep 18, 2025, 07:24 PM
Sep 2025

I must be old, because so much of it seems derivative of some other show from some other year.

Deuxcents

(27,711 posts)
4. I watch a lot of PBS World and then the PBS I get because the university is a PBS n NPR affiliate
Thu Sep 18, 2025, 07:25 PM
Sep 2025

I want to check in to the Passport offer..do I need a smart tv? I don’t have Hulu, etc…my community has a contract with Xfinity/Comcast so I get basic cable that I pay for thru my HOA fees. I could add other services but I’ve just get by with the basic option

Figarosmom

(13,404 posts)
5. Don't think you need a smart tv for Passport.
Thu Sep 18, 2025, 07:36 PM
Sep 2025

I think I was watching it on cable before I switched to Roku. But you do have to be a contributor to your local PBS station. I is streamed through your wifi, you sign in through your computor.

Deuxcents

(27,711 posts)
8. Yes, I knew you must be a contributor so I'm gonna call the station and see how to install it.
Thu Sep 18, 2025, 07:48 PM
Sep 2025

Love the documentaries, and I’m hooked on a series called a Village in France set in WWII. Happy to hear I can still get PBS thru Passport..

Figarosmom

(13,404 posts)
9. I haven't broken down and signed on to it yet but by Christmas i bet I add that and Acorn Tv
Thu Sep 18, 2025, 07:52 PM
Sep 2025

And MHZ (all Foreign, French, German, Italian and Danish)to my roku. A lot of shows look good on thise channels. I do watch the free versions of thise on Plex now and enjoy them.

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