I still view them as seperate, when TV is done right.
HBO pioneered the new TV with the Sopranos in 1999, making TV shows more cinematic and theatrical. Basically using TV as a platform for feature films tyle motion picture storytelling, but more of a longform storytelling. Like a cinematic novel.
24 originated as a one time only, one season show, like a mini series event, only not mini. Now it's in it's 5th season & hasn't lost much of it's edge. Then there's the terrifying LOST, and I don't mean their content. I mean their intent. Are they just going along with whatever happens to seem cool at the time with no long term story? I shudder to think that we might have another X-files on our hands. A tradgicly dissatisfying opportunity to tell a long for m story that gets sidetracked by the need to keep making as much profit as the concept can sell with less regard for a payoff and good storytelling than cashing a check on a setup that never ends.
British TV is still the best (at times). They treat every show like it's ROME (an HBO and BBC combo production, by the way). THE OFFICE was limited to two series (Brits call a season of television a series) and a holiday special. SPACED, the precursor to SHAUN OF THE DEAD (same director and writer/actor) only had 2 series (I re-iterate seasons to the Americans), each only 7 episodes of 30 minute episodes. It had a start and a finish. They wrote all the episodes BEFORE pre-production and shot them all before airing a single one. It's some of the most cinematic and amazing television there is.
I wish story were more important to more TV producers....
I only watch 4 TV shows. THE OFFICE (American), 24, BATTLESTAR GALACTICA, and LOST. I sure hope LOST is going somewhere...