I have a tv for when my daughter or son come to stay. There are no regular programs that I watch but, living alone, I sometimes use it like a fireplace....it flickers and crackles and provides a spot of color. My interest in tv has waned considerable over the years. Much of it is violent, of course, and banal, of course, and not worth the heart beats wasted sitting there. Occasionally I rent a Netflix...worked my way through "Rome" in 6 weeks.
I also find that, yes, I actively involve myself in actually "doing" things around the house more...including bike repair, home projects, reading, etc.
I also stay more energized at night by actually "doing" something (surprizing how active reading can be). Sitting in front of the TV, I tend to stiffen up and feel loggy. Feel like Oddyseus washed up among the lotus eaters munching vacant dreams. Not good.