They should probably broadcast a few days past the cut-off. But only broadcast a static screen that says "Analog TV transmission has now ended. Did you forget to buy your converter box? Here's a website http:/xxx.xxx.xxx and a phone number (xxx)-xxx-xxxx for further information."

Things change, people must too. You can't buy regular gas with lead for your car anymore. Freon-based air conditioners are history. Analog TV is next on the list.