We sound like we could be related. The only thing "live" I ever see is what I see streaming on S-Span's website.
I am so fortunate that my daughter has (so far) not been inundated with tons of inane advertisements and mind-numbing stupid programming. Of course, she gets in trouble for not pulling her nose out of her books, but that's a better problem to deal with.
We bought the 1st season of "Little House" on DVD. It's a great way to watch it, especially since each episode is over and done in less than 45 minutes. What a great show. Both daughters (9 and 4) love it. We need to get some other seasons.
Whoops. C-Span.
I remember watching "Little House" when it was new on broadcast TV ... makes me feel old! It was a well-done show, especially in the early seasons. Maybe I'll look for some episodes in the library later this week.
I've trouble with my kids and books, too! Back in Oklahoma, the homeschool regulation was (in effect), "If the state shows up at your door, the children have to demonstrate their education." I used to joke that it would great if they would STOP demonstrating their education long enough to chew their food! Last week my oldest used my Ann Coulter book to cover a pot of soup on the stove ... I could have stomped her :-).