Nashville High School - Scrapper Yearbook (Nashville, AR)

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Offering video variety Televised diversions for everyone TBS. satellites and cable were commonly associated with television by many students. Joining these were video games and video cassette recorders. Chris Hockaday said cable TV offered a chance to “see more things and a variety of shows. However, he didn't like the fact that one had to pay extra for such items as Home Box Office. Many students enjoyed “Superstation WTBS in Atlanta because it had reruns of old comedies, along with plays, football. basketball and baseball. “WTBS is my favorite station because my favorite shows are on, said Mary Norman. “My favorite shows are with John Wayne and Elvis Presley. Movies were cited by Eddy Lyons as a reason he enjoyed cable TV. He especially liked showings of “Superman n.” For those who wanted even more television variety, satellites provided some extra channels. By turning the satellite dish in different directions, dozens of channels could be received, covering everything from the Disney channel to a wide range of movies, new and old. Some had programs they enjoyed so much that they wanted to see them again, and video recorders were the solution to that problem. VCR units even allowed the recording of a program while the owner was away, so that he could watch it later. Video tape clubs helped provide an even wider variety of shows by renting movies for a small charge. Home video games continued to be popular as well. The television set was no longer just for receiving three or four different stations. As Jonathan Watson said, there was “variety. You get to watch all kinds of things and aren't tied down to just one [channel].' lull

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14 Student life

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WAITING FOR THE bell, students talk about the day's activities. 16 Student life