I am an addict. And if there's nothing on TV, I'll watch DVDs. I also do needlework while I'm watching so that's how I rationalize all that waste of time.
My SIL and brother don't have a TV at their house. She invited me to visit. I said I'd stay in a hotel
When she was in the hospital with kid #3 my Mom went up there to take care of kids 1 and 2. She was in her hotel room and wasn't even thinking until one of the kids went running to their mom that they got to watch TV in Nana's room - ooops
TiVo is the best ever - no commercials!!