Hmmmm,

the RIAA will forgive me for downloading them illegally?
The situation is not quite so clear cut here (UK). This particular series is still earning money, so would be covered, as indicated by the link I posted.

Other stuff that you have recorded off your TV or radio would generally be ignored. Even file sharing isn't taken that seriously over here. We concentrate on counterfeiting and bootlegging. People who are actually making money out of it.

When it comes to places like China and India...................... 'nuff said