“I’ve never heard of a MO Rabbi who says its ok to watch TV (or go mixed swimming in a bathing suit or other things). “
I beg to differ, from the few MO rabbis i know, they would tell you that.
On re-read, it’s obvious from the previous paragraph that SJS left out “on shabbos” WRT watching TV.
On that count, I have to agree. I know of NO MO rabbi who would allow one to watch TV on Shabbos. Your example above is obviously not relevant since you failed to notice that SJS left out “on shabbos.” (Unless, of course, you think that the presence of a TV in his office means that he’s watching it on Shabbos.)
The Wolf