A TV capture device (10) is described which is incorporated with a conventional TV set (24) or monitor. The data capture device (10) extracts digital data (30) from a composite video-digital signal (14) and allows one to selectively store, retrieve stored information, and display the information on a TV screen (24) or monitor. The apparatus includes a digital data extractor (12) for extracting the digital data from the composite video signal (14), a memory unit (20), a permanent storage unit (18), and a microprocessor (16) for receiving the extracted digital data (30). The microprocessor (16) is controlled by a remote control device (26) enabling information to be stored and retrieved from storage for display on a TV screen (24). A digital-video converter (22) is used to convert the extracted digital data (34) to video signals to simultaneously display the extracted digital data (34) with the currently transmitted program.