It's symptomatic of the general decline in television across the last couple of decades.

MTV - when was the last time you saw a music video?

History - Apparently "History" now includes bizarre religious crackpottery, ancient aliens, and idiots buying and selling things in Las Vegas.

A&E - "Arts and Entertainment" is apparently all about terrible people and Honey Boo-Boo.

Discovery - Remember science and wildlife documentaries? Neither does the Discovery Channel.

TLC - ugh. Dwarfs and tattoos and people with way too many children.

SyFy - We can't even spell anymore, and SHARKNADO!