How can I choose a new TV and components without making myself crazy?

I have a roof antenna and a Panasonic CRT from 1987. Both work fine except that the TV doesn’t support a DVD player. Plus, I have a convertor box that also works fine. How to choose a new TV and DVD player and recorder?

I would say 36” -42”. I play no games, listen to no music and want no 2000 channels of junk. I also don’t want to get seasick or have to adjust everything daily.

I have stalled for several years so that money is no longer an issue.