Matlock, for example.

I prefer Murder, She Wrote.

There are lots of episodes of lots of detective shows on YouTube. I pay nothing and see only a few episodes in the play lists. I suppose that I could find more if I actually paid money. But why do that!? I have been fortunate and found boxed sets of a few seasons of Murder, She Wrote in thrift stores. Tubi and MeTV are two other places to watch oldie but goodie shows for free with ads.

I like watching old Carol Burnett shows and The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson.

@FrugalCat wrote:

I like watching old Carol Burnett shows....

You've probably already seen it, but if you haven't, check out her "Went With The Wind" sketch....it's hilarious!!

plenty of free stuff on tubi, vudu, and pluto. no subscription or payment necessary.

I have ROKU and have been enjoying some oldies. Magnum PI, the original Charlie's Angels, Columbo, etc.

And the ROKU Channel itself is LOADED with free TV and movies! It's great!

So they finished Season 3 of Crown Lake. I have seen this show for free on Youtube, Tubi, and Brat TV. Yes, it is about children and how they interact with peers and administrators at their private school. I always feel that I can understand more about private school (having been through public school all the way) and about today's students. Their school world is extremely different from my school world. Even if some of the plot lines might not be someone's specific reality, there is always a kernel of information that makes me think, be compassionate, or just plain ol' tune in next week to find out what happens next in the unfolding of the mysterious tale of the elusive Heather. The most recent episode was titled "The End is the Beginning." The beginning of what? Our pitiable lives without more of the show? Another season with the current cast? The transition to yet another generation of students and administrators? The actual explanation of Heather? If there is a Season 4, I will watch it. Inquiring minds want to know. Bwahaha!

YouTube has the Perry Mason full movies, which were produced after the television show ended. These movies were seen in the past on Hallmark (I think) and now they are on MeTV on Sunday nights. Cannon, Mannix, Ellery Queen. Burke's Law, Nero Wolfe, and others provide a few episodes of their shows. Long after I bought the complete set of Wycliffe, I found this show on beloved, affordable Acorn. Then, I found Wycliffe for free on Tubi. Go figure. The play lists change from time to time. Who knows what will pop up when I least expect it?

Tubi has Gidget Goes to Rome (1963). Different Gidget, same schtick.