a big NO, with a bigger O..
no, i strongly disagree with the notion that TV is abetter source of knowledge compared to books(print media).TV might be aq quick source of knowledge, but not a better.
points to support my view are:-
1) doesn't improve ur VOCAB.
2) doesn't provide details to the depth, and some CHANNELS these days, try to add masala to news and all to increase sales.
3) doen't healp to increase reading speed, on the other hand PRINT media not inly improves reading skill/speed, but also improves ur grammer.
4) medically not so good for health, eyes especially.