This is where sites/services/apps like PlutoTV are great. They're essentially a bunch of streams of mostly low-cost programming presented in a guide-type format. Nothing amazing but it serves the same purpose as basic cable if you just want to watch old movies, MST3K reruns, or cooking shows.
Even YouTube can serve this purpose if you get a decent set of subscriptions going and loads of TVs have this built in these days (even if you didn't really want it). For others, there's Chromecast or similar to put these things on the big screen if you don't have a computer or other "smart" device already hooked up.
Even YouTube can serve this purpose if you get a decent set of subscriptions going and loads of TVs have this built in these days (even if you didn't really want it). For others, there's Chromecast or similar to put these things on the big screen if you don't have a computer or other "smart" device already hooked up.