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).
Written with dyslexia ✍️🙃.
Its not YouTube, but Dropout.tv probably has the best “TV style” gameshow content.
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.
It’s the College Humor folks.
What?? Really? I loved those guys back in the day, definitely going to have to check this out!
Yep. They’ve got game shows that are really reminiscent of things like Whose Line Is It Anyway, and check out basically anything Brennan Lee Mulligan is involved with.
I’m definitely liking make some noise and dirty laundry
This is the only streaming service I actually like paying for. I want to support them.
They also have some of their content in YouTube. The ‘um, actually’ channel is how I discovered them.
Hot Ones is always pretty entertaining
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
I will never get over the fact that Rich was Dick the Birthday Boy.
holy shit
Far and away my favorite YouTube channel. Hugely influential considering their 1.5M subscribers.
Just ignoring Rich?
Taskmaster
Taskmaster is an awesome show. But it’s just a normal TV show with many clips on YouTube.
They put full episodes on there, not just clips
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.
BBC is the best. The broadcasting company that is, the other one is not my kink.
For sure check out Taskmaster.
The entire Dropout channel looks like it’s from some alternative reality Comedy Central. Here’s a trailer for one of their programs.
Jet Lag: The Game https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxkM67T_Iele-mRVUiBkRqg
Bonus: they’re on Nebula too. https://nebula.tv/jetlag
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.
What do you think of Nebula? Does it have a lot of stuff that’s worth watching you can’t find on YouTube?
The main benefit for me is supporting the creators. The secondary benefit is not having to deal with YouTube.
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.
Time Team are now on youtube.
Channels with some variety of content might include wired or insider.
Pretty good suggestions. Insiders titles are so clockbait but I’ve seen a few before and they are good.
I recommend Puppet History
It’s a well-made comedy game show
Not on youtube, download PlutoTV app. Paramount’s old stuff, including game shows, Star Trek, Twilight Zone, lots of ‘60s and ‘70s shows, plus some documentary and DIY shows. All free and really easy to waste LOTS of time watching!
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.Hangin’ With Doctor Z. Dana Gould hosts a 70’s style talk show while dressed up like Dr. Zaius from Planet of the Apes.
Criminal that his channel doesn’t have more subs
😅
That sounds pretty good, and definitely something in the way that in looking for.
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
Is Mac featured though?
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.
This obviously falls into the “documentaries and essays” category
Meh, I saw documentaries listed but didn’t catch that they weren’t looking for those specifically. Doesn’t matter the OP isn’t the only one in this thread and so it’s here in case someone else finds it interesting.
