The TV Madman (@thetvmadman) is a US-based YouTube channel that digitizes and uploads vintage television broadcasts, local news blocks and commercials, mostly from the 1990s and 2000s. With about 31,000 subscribers and a median of roughly 1,100 views per video, it posts rarely, with no uploads in the past year. Brand rates run about $150 to $250 per Shorts-heavy video.
Nostalgia-driven viewers who watch vintage ads and broadcasts all the way through
- About 31,000 subscribers and roughly 20 million lifetime views on a channel of 3,358 uploads
- Median video gets about 1,062 views, with a p90 near 2,807, so a sponsored clip reaches a small, consistent group
- Shorts make up 74% of uploads, with median length of 31 seconds, which suits quick brand spots
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- archival clip compilations, short-form vintage commercial uploads, full-length broadcast rebroadcasts
- Tone
- nostalgic, wry
- Language
- English
- On camera
- No, voiceover and b-roll
- Production
- Phone, natural light
- Typical length
- under 60 seconds for most uploads, with occasional broadcast blocks of 20 to 60 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsorship disclosures found in the last 50 videos
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Archival political ads, such as "Moveon dot org - Misleader (2005)", carry partisan messaging from the period, though the channel itself does not editorialize beyond wry commentary.
We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.
Platforms
| Platform | Followers | Median views | Uploads, 90d |
|---|---|---|---|
| YouTube | 31k | 1.1k | 0 |
Benchmark score: 10 / 100
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Recent videos
▶Moveon dot org - Misleader (2005) · 906 views
▶Dow Chemicals Better Living By Plastic [1 min] (2005) · 696 views
▶DirecTV/TiVo DVR menu (2005) [45 sec] · 1.4k viewsLast three uploads, latest 946 days ago.
Preserving forgotten magnetic memories before they're dust. tweets @TheTVMadman - e-mails at info@thetvmadman.com
About The TV Madman
The TV Madman (@thetvmadman) is a US-based YouTube creator who preserves and posts vintage television material, including 1990s and 2000s local news blocks, broadcast rebroadcasts and retro commercials, often with short commentary. The channel has about 31,000 subscribers and about 20 million lifetime views, with a median of roughly 1,100 views per video. The site and biography were not available, so audience estimates are inferred from the content and metrics.
The channel posts mostly Shorts-length clips, about 74% of uploads, with a median duration of 31 seconds, alongside occasional long broadcast blocks. Uploads have paused, with none in the past year, so recent output should be checked before booking. Sponsorships are rare, with about 4% of the sample labeled as sponsored and none named.
The likely audience is adults who grew up with these broadcasts, mostly in the US, and viewers interested in advertising history. Brand deals run about $150 to $250 per Shorts-heavy video, which equals a CPM of roughly $4 to $8 per 1,000 median views and sits below the typical $10 to $30 paid-ad CPM. Brands seeking nostalgic reach at low cost should consider this channel, after confirming it is still active.
Written from The TV Madman's public YouTube profile, platform data and web mentions. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The TV Madman can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The
How much does The TV Madman charge for a sponsored video?
Based on the median of about 1,062 views and a Shorts-heavy catalog, a sponsored video is estimated at $150 to $250 per video. That is a CPM of $4 to $8 per 1,000 views. Rates are indicative and should be confirmed with the creator.
What does The TV Madman post about on YouTube?
The channel uploads vintage television material, including old local news blocks, retro commercials, jingles and broadcast rebroadcasts from roughly the 1990s and 2000s. Most videos are short clips with minimal commentary, and some are full-length broadcasts.
How do I contact The TV Madman for a brand deal?
The channel lists info@thetvmadman.com in its public description. Contact details unlock on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted creators can be booked through Starbooked directly.
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