is there a dvd player that can record tv onto the dvds?

yes

and that device is........?

http://hometheater.about.com/od/toppicks/tp/aatpdvdrecorder.htm

Here are some more.... i looked into them a while back and decided i'll wait for prices to come down.



http://www.walmart.com/search/browse-ng.do?ic=20_0&ref=125875.129740&catNavId=62055

they work just like vcr's

thank you very much

I would recommend a Tivo.

You can use a Tivo and a cumputer with a built in DVD writer.
http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-10166_7-5568230-1.html

Or you can buy a Tivo with a DVD writer built in.
http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-6463_7-5537154-1.html