Yes, people come home after work and watch television, but if they didn't have to work, the vast majority of them would not spend 14 hours a day in front of the TV.

Well, that may be the case, but that only highlights the limitations of TV. If the TV was capable of fulfilling their every need - from food and shelter to self actualization, I think you'd have quite a few people who'd do nothing but sit in front of the TV.