Even in the age of DVRs and Tivo some of us still use VHS to record our programs. This tape although still produced is hard to find in stores but Amazon supplies it. For years Maxell has been the best VHS tape and even though their product line has gotten smaller their High Grade line (formally HGX-Gold) are simply the best out there. Awesome picture quality that will look better than the original broadcast. Still use a monoral VCR? No problem. Sound Quality in SLP mode is marvelous (which is what I use because I want the maximum amount of recording time). I recommend the 8 hour length  because of the extra two hours of recording time. I used to use TDK 8-hour Hi-Fi or Extra High Grade tapes but TDK has stopped producing good tapes at long lengths so I moved to Maxell which is more than satisfactory. If you can't find these in stores buy them here.