i'm in the 'tv as white noise' crowd. i work at home a couple days a week, and it is not mindless work, i write and review scientific data. but i find having the tv on in the background helps. i may watch a bit, but mostly it is just there to keep me company i guess. though i will confess to being the expert in the anna nicole smith baby drama back when it was on court tv 24/7. everyone in the office knew to ask me for any details.