Bette...one word...TIVO !
We have all of our favorite shows set up as season passes, so they record automatically even if the day or time of the show changes. We don't have to worry about setting up a 3 hour tape before our cruises or people forgetting to record our shows. The other great thing is for people like you that are busy you can basically watch shows at your convenience not the networks. It is the best electronic item since the light bulb.
