In particular, the depression had already sprouted on the American farm and in certain industries. The Hoover term was just months old when the nation sustained the most ruinous business collapse in its history. The stock market crashed in the fall of 1929.
1 Time Warner Cable basic cable is around $14-$18 per month. 2  For the most part, they offer a first tier digital package costing around $50-$60 a month. 3  And their top tier digital cable package is around $100-$120, depending on the region. 4  Cox Cable TV offers limited cable service for around $12-$17 a month.
With the cost of cable outpacing inflation nearly three-fold each year, it's not surprising that so many people are looking for cheaper alternatives. In January 2013, the average price of an expanded basic cable service was $64.41 per month -- not including taxes, equipment rentals or other fees -- and the cost is still going up. Thirty years ago, everyone knew how to get free local TV. You simply attached an antenna to your TV.