Back to the Tube: Why Gen X is Bingeing the Past, Not the Present
It’s 2025, and while streaming services are pouring billions into high-budget original content, many Gen Xers—those currently in their 40s and 50s—are more likely to be found watching Petticoat Junction, The A-Team, or Columbo than the latest prestige drama or superhero spectacle. Why are so many people turning off new shows in favor of the classics from the 1950s through the 1980s? The answer lies in a mix of nostalgia, storytelling style, and the rise of retro-friendly platforms like MeTV and MeTV Toons. For Gen X, these shows are more…
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