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Percentage who say they don’t watch traditional TV (Broadcast, cable, satellite): 18–24 years: 50%; 25–34 years: 46%; 35–44 years: 43%; 45–54 years: 38%; 55–64 years: 29%. Source: Statista Consumer Insights | Photo: Shutterstock.com
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Turning Off Traditional TV
Young people are growing increasingly less interested in traditional TV, thanks to streaming services such as Netflix and Disney+. Americans ages 18 to 34 watch less than five hours of broadcast, cable, or satellite programs per week, while those age 65 and older watch more than 40 hours on average. This graph shows the percentage of people in each age group who say they watch no traditional TV at all. Why do you think there’s such a big difference between generations?