Cable television and video cassette recorders became popular at nearly the same time, so they have been going hand in hand for years. While the use of analog tape is dropping in favor of digital recording, VCRs can still be an easy method of recording. Hooking up a VCR to record a cable TV broadcast is a quick and simple process. Programming one can be easier with the help of an expert-anyone born in the 70s or 80s. Warnings Writer Bio