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A simulated television set showing nothing but 1980s programming and adverts, complete with channel dial and static between stations.
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My 80s TV sits in Retro Web under Retro, filed as instant.
About this category: Simulated TV channels by decade, old operating systems and the specific texture of an interface designed for a CRT.
Yes. My 80s TV is free to use and needs no account.
No. You can use My 80s TV without signing up for anything.
Yes. My 80s TV works on phones as well as desktop browsers.
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It does need sound, so bring headphones.
We file it as "Instant": Good within five seconds of loading.
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