Sally - No, I don't have cable. It is too expensive and since I really don't watch that much TV, I think if I could afford I still wouldn't have it. I do have the converter box and used my coupon to "pay" for it and am now on my 2nd antennae (1st one was my old one and $20.00 for the newer next step up one). I hate the thought of having to buy a more expensive/powerful antennae.

Twink - Sorry about the tv. I'm be pretty mad as it is only a little over 2 years old. The quality of products is not what it used to be. May with the economic changes going on companies will wise up and start producing better quality products that last longer.

You can watch some TV shows online. DDs taught me that one. If they missed a show they liked they would go online to that station and watch it. (Mostly Gray's Anatomy and/or Desperate Housewives ). You can also search for many videos to watch online. I love documentaries and am always watching them. PBS.org has some great ones.