1. A method for accessing a television event, comprising: automatically displaying an indicator, that is based on a broadcast television signal that indicates the availability of the television event, with a first television program displayed on a television; receiving a first user input in response to the indicator displayed; displaying information relating to the television event upon receipt of the first user input; receiving a second user input in response to the information displayed; and providing an option for accessing the television event if the television event is a future event.