too much television is bad for society theme

The idea is put forth that people watching too much (or perhaps any amount of) TV is detrimental to society for one reason or another.

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as1985e1x10 major Walter ultimately gave up his television because he came to understand that his couch potato ways were detrimental to having a wholesome family life. In this way, the story confronts the viewer with the notion that watching excessive amounts of television can lead to the breakdown of the family.
rbt1985e6x02 major A point of the story is that Leo's becoming emersed in his television-like "happiness" machine was detrimental to his family life.