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I'm sure there are channels that run similar to Public TV. They may post a regular show, or a variety of shows.

Maybe web-series is the word to use. They must be of decent quality and updated within the last 6 months.

I'm know not looking for documentaries, essay videos, pranks, reviews or vlogs.

And not 1-2 people going around doing whatever, or a group of people that sit with a static backdrop chatting or pulling up graphics.

I'm looking for funny game shows, dating shows, reality tv, sit coms, drama, variety shows, comedy or anything that would be similar to flicking through over the air TV (but not jsut shows copied from TV).

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[–] dannoffs@lemmy.sdf.org 26 points 8 months ago (3 children)

Its not YouTube, but Dropout.tv probably has the best "TV style" gameshow content.

[–] kescusay@lemmy.world 9 points 8 months ago (3 children)

I second this recommendation. Honestly, I hate the proliferation of streaming services... but this one's consistently fun. It's the College Humor folks. Fun stuff.

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[–] hperrin@lemmy.world 5 points 8 months ago

This is the only streaming service I actually like paying for. I want to support them.

[–] Pietson@kbin.social 2 points 8 months ago

They also have some of their content in YouTube. The 'um, actually' channel is how I discovered them.

[–] MrJameGumb@lemmy.world 18 points 8 months ago

Hot Ones is always pretty entertaining

[–] PappyWappy@lemmy.world 13 points 8 months ago (1 children)
[–] GlenRambo@jlai.lu 3 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Taskmaster is an awesome show. But it's just a normal TV show with many clips on YouTube.

[–] winkerjadams@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 8 months ago

They put full episodes on there, not just clips

[–] Gold_E_Lox@lemmy.blahaj.zone 13 points 8 months ago (3 children)

Red Letter Media

Mike and Jay are a modern Siskel and Ebert. Film reviews, b-movie marathons and recently, a lot of trivia shows :D

[–] Mugmoor@lemmy.dbzer0.com 9 points 8 months ago (1 children)

I will never get over the fact that Rich was Dick the Birthday Boy.

[–] DrCatface@lemmy.world 4 points 8 months ago
[–] Kiryu@lemmy.world 2 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago)

Far and away my favorite YouTube channel. Hugely influential considering their 1.5M subscribers.

[–] Guest_User@lemmy.world 2 points 8 months ago

Just ignoring Rich?

[–] almpeter@feddit.de 11 points 8 months ago (2 children)

British tv has a lot of shows for free on YouTube: Jimmy Carrs "I literally just told you", Taskmaster, Qi, would I lie to you, 8 out of 10 cats... These are all bbc productions, so literally tv shows. All are panel shows with a comedic purpose, and different approaches.

[–] Akasazh@feddit.nl 6 points 8 months ago

BBC is the best. The broadcasting company that is, the other one is not my kink.

[–] pacoboyd@lemm.ee 5 points 8 months ago

For sure check out Taskmaster.

[–] anarchost@lemm.ee 8 points 8 months ago

The entire Dropout channel looks like it's from some alternative reality Comedy Central. Here's a trailer for one of their programs.

[–] lengau@midwest.social 7 points 8 months ago (2 children)
[–] Dark_Arc@social.packetloss.gg 2 points 8 months ago (1 children)

What do you think of Nebula? Does it have a lot of stuff that's worth watching you can't find on YouTube?

[–] lengau@midwest.social 1 points 8 months ago

The main benefit for me is supporting the creators. The secondary benefit is not having to deal with YouTube.

[–] Bluebanrigh@aussie.zone 2 points 8 months ago

Second this, I enjoyed their escape Alaska, their NZ race and their Tag across Europe.

Can't wait for the hide and seek in Switzerland.

[–] PP_BOY_@lemmy.world 6 points 8 months ago

If you're into cars at all, Drivetribe (founded by Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, and James May) posts a lot of content that Top Gear fans will enjoy. Very high production value.

[–] perviouslyiner@lemmy.world 4 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago) (1 children)

Time Team are now on youtube.

Channels with some variety of content might include wired or insider.

[–] GlenRambo@jlai.lu 1 points 8 months ago

Pretty good suggestions. Insiders titles are so clockbait but I've seen a few before and they are good.

[–] frefi@lemmy.dbzer0.com 4 points 8 months ago

I recommend Puppet History

It's a well-made comedy game show

[–] Teon@kbin.social 3 points 8 months ago

I highly recommend The Try Channel, https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCabq3No3wXbs6Ut-Pux6SzA/videos
They mostly "try" food but do a few other things as well. They are very funny. I watch this for the laughs and do learn things about the foods.
I really wish they were on Mastodon or Kbin.

[–] Squibbles@lemmy.ca 3 points 8 months ago (1 children)

This is verrry niche but Live from Moosejaw is what looks to be a YouTube comedy series that's just starting up about a long time local hockey broadcaster who gets saddled with a big city equivalent on his talk show. I enjoyed the teasers/setup they were showing before today's premiere episode https://youtube.com/@LivefromMooseJaw?si=BvgpECdEEltcKlY4

[–] garbagebagel@lemmy.world 2 points 8 months ago

Is Mac featured though?

[–] Rylyshar@lemmy.world 3 points 8 months ago

Not on youtube, download PlutoTV app. Paramount’s old stuff, including game shows, Star Trek, Twilight Zone, lots of β€˜60s and β€˜70s shows, plus some documentary and DIY shows. All free and really easy to waste LOTS of time watching!

[–] Mugmoor@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago) (3 children)

Hangin' With Doctor Z. Dana Gould hosts a 70's style talk show while dressed up like Dr. Zaius from Planet of the Apes.

[–] Squibbles@lemmy.ca 2 points 8 months ago

Criminal that his channel doesn't have more subs

[–] GlenRambo@jlai.lu 1 points 8 months ago
[–] GlenRambo@jlai.lu 1 points 8 months ago

That sounds pretty good, and definitely something in the way that in looking for.

[–] CosmicCleric@lemmy.world 3 points 8 months ago
[–] the_grass_trainer@lemmy.world 3 points 8 months ago

Good Mythical Morning scratches the itch for me on most days for this kind of content. Plus i just really enjoy Stevie's voice πŸ₯°

[–] driving_crooner@lemmy.eco.br 2 points 8 months ago

Not sure if your style, but maybe Cut? It's like reality TV from 2010's MTVs but for youtube.

[–] RIP_Cheems@lemmy.world 2 points 8 months ago

The Big Lez Show did. Go watch it right now, you will love it.

[–] Shape4985@lemmy.ml 2 points 8 months ago

Dont hug me im scared

Big lez show

Kill tony

[–] PixelAlchemist@lemmy.world 2 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago) (2 children)

https://watch.plex.tv/live-tv

has tons of free tv-like channels with a slew of content. Plus you can self-host your own media on there for free too if you that’s your thing.

[–] Chozo@kbin.social 2 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago) (1 children)

I also recommend Pluto.TV for anybody who enjoys Plex's live TV. They've got a similar business model in place (watch for free with regularly-scheduled ads, like normal TV), and some different content sources (as well as some overlapping sources). Like Plex, it also doesn't require any account to watch. It also has an app for most TV platforms.

[–] PixelAlchemist@lemmy.world 1 points 8 months ago

I’d rather give the ad revenue dollars to a small, independent company like Plex over a media giant like ViacomCBS if the content is similar. Just my 2Β’.

[–] GlenRambo@jlai.lu 1 points 8 months ago

I thought those channels were just IP-TV channels? I've seen a bunch of them on other IPTV services anyhow.

[–] Skyhighatrist@lemmy.ca 2 points 8 months ago (2 children)

Science and Futurism with Isaac Arthur

This channel focuses on exploring concepts in science with an emphasis on futurism and space exploration, along with a healthy dose of science fiction. While we explore many concepts and technologies that are far beyond us now, we try to keep everything inside the bounds of known science or major theories.

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[–] Kolanaki@yiffit.net 2 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago) (1 children)

Watcher has a few shows that are produced and aired like TV shows.

Dropout has two game shows that are great. Game Changer, where the rules of the game change every episode, and Um, Actually; a kind of pop culture trivia game where your answer must begin with "Um, actually..." They tend to have guests well known from around the Internet like Adam Conover and Matt Mercer.

[–] Voroxpete@sh.itjust.works 3 points 8 months ago

I'll second that recommendation for Dropout, but also add that, if you can, it's really worth throwing them $60 a year for a subscription. They put out so much fantastic content (there's also Make Some Noise, Don't Laugh News, Very Important People, and all of their D&D stuff).

I would also consider getting a Nebula subscription. There are some absolutely amazing content creators on Nebula producing documentary style TV shows about engineering, history, law, urban planning, writing, video games, TV & film, etc, etc. Nebula is all creator owned, so your subscription goes straight to the people making the media you watch.

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