No Cable TV Needed To Watch These 4 Television Shows Premiering Summer 2017

Think you need cable TV to watch quality programming? Think again. The three most well-known national broadcasting companies in the U.S. -- NBC, ABC and CBS -- have been around for more than a half-century now and have been providing top-shelf content for just as long. While cable television may have given these stations a run for their money at some point, that day is long gone. According to recent statistics, approximately 20 million U.S. households have ditched their traditional cable service and 782,000 of them did so during the first quarter of 2017.

The reason for the cable-cutting phenomenon can likely be traced back to it simply being fiscally prohibitive. At a national average of $100 per month, most Americans are spending more than $1,000 annually for the ability to watch TV. If you think that’s a bit much, then the Clear TV Key could be for you. This device allows for your home television set to better receive signals from broadcasters. Through this one-time purchase, you’ll have access to national and local news broadcasts, sporting events, children’s programming and much more. With that in mind, we’ve rounded up a few of the most anticipated programs for the summer 2017 TV season that you don’t need cable to watch.

- The Gong Show: This reboot of the 1970s gameshow premiered on June 22 on ABC. Featuring Mike Meyers (yes, that Mike Myers of “Austin Powers” fame) and his faux British accent, those who tune in and in for an interesting evening of entertainment.

- The Story of Diana: This two-part ABC documentary on the late princess premiers on ABC on Aug. 9. Now 20 years on from the August 31, 1997 crash that claimed her life, the mysterious circumstances surrounding her death and the events leading up to it will be explored.

- The Great British Baking Show: This cooking show premiered June 16 on PBS. It features 12 bakers going through 30 dessert competitions that are judged by Mary Berry, a British food writer, and Paul Hollywood, an English celebrity chef.

- Last Men in Aleppo: This PBS program is directed by Feras Fayyad and premiers on July 10. It centers on the conflict in Syria and the rescue of inhabitants of the government stronghold that was frequently bombed by Russian forces during its recent civil war.