I did without cable/satellite TV from the early ’90s until about 3 years ago. When I first got the satellite system installed, I was a bit miffed by the programming changes at Bravo and Arts & Entertainment. They used to focus on things like stage plays and concerts – sort of like PBS without the kiddie and instructional programming.

Well, just now, I’m watching the rather excellent Discovery Channel mini-series, Egypt Uncovered, from 1998.

And I have to say, cable TV programming has REALLY been dummed-down in recent years.