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who's still watching normal TV?
Old folks mostly. My mom still has a tradition (and wildly overpriced) tv package. They do use a couple of my streaming services though and really like it, my step dad just finished Breaking Bad on netflix and loved it.
My dad finally broke away few years ago and went to YouTube tv. I actually split that cost with him since it's the simplist way to watch football and it's the only streaming service I pay for.
The average age of my clients at work is 65-70. While I don't survey every client, it does seem most I talk to when the conversation comes up still have traditional cable packages. They're comfortable with it, kinda like a comfort show you watch on repeat or the nightly news they've been watching for 50 years, it's part of their daily routine.
It's reflected in the advertising. I catch the TV at my parents' place and it's all ads for Viagra, adult diapers, and prescription drugs
Live sports, that’s my only remaining reason.
Who has time to watch a scheduled program?