I prefer TV shows, since it's less time consuming. I watch real-life shows, such as HG-TV, Animal Planet, the History Channel, sports, and news shows like 20/20. I can watch these shows and do some crafting, and not feel like I'm just wasting time. If you have children, as JKGrandma says (sorry JK, I'm up before you today) "Turn off the television and teach your children how to think."