BONUS: Inside the Fall of Wholesome TV Shows and What You Lost

Looking for wholesome TV that reminds you why family shows used to matter? This bonus episode dives into what really happened to television — and why finding family-friendly entertainment feels impossible now. Jennifer shares her behind-the-scenes years at CBS Television City during its golden age, revealing how corporate mergers, streaming, and cultural shifts quietly dismantled the kind of TV that once brought families together. This heartfelt story connects nostalgia with purpose, reminding busy parents that wholesome entertainment can still unite a home.

📌 Episode Highlights:

• When TV Worked: What it was like inside CBS when shows like The Price Is Right and The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson built true community.
• The Fall of Family Programming: How corporate takeovers, COVID, and loosened FCC guardrails changed what families see — and why quality declined.
• Streaming’s Silent Shift: How “watching alone” replaced “watching together,” and what that means for your living room today.
• A Personal Look Back: Jennifer’s favorite memories from working at CBS and what they reveal about lost intentionality in entertainment.
• Hope for the Future: How families can rebuild connection through curated, wholesome entertainment that honors timeless values.

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