, there were only a few channels available. People had to wait for their favorite shows to come on and there was no way to record them. This meant that if you missed a show, you had to wait until it was re-aired or hope that someone had recorded it.
Today, however, there are hundreds of channels available and viewers can record their favorite shows and watch them whenever they want. With the advent of streaming services, viewers can even watch shows from other countries and access a much larger selection of content. This has made television viewing much more convenient and enjoyable for viewers.