1st generations AppleTv won't show iTunes purchases

I recently got a 1st generation apple tv. I hooked it up and all, signes in with my apple ID but it doenst show any of my iTunes purchases that i bought on my mac book air...any advise?

Hello there BabsiC27,
It sounds like you Authorized your computer, but you still cannot see your iTunes Store purchases on your Apple TV 1st gen. It seems that the next step would have been to sync your Apple TV to your computer after authorizing the computer according to this article:
Apple TV (1st generation) does not play purchased content after deauthorizing all computers
To correct this, deauthorize and then re-authorize the computer that you sync Apple TV (1st generation) with.
In iTunes, choose Store > Deauthorize Computer.
Then, choose Store > Authorize Computer.
Enter your account login and password if prompted.
Select your Apple TV (1st generation) in the Source list.
Choose File > Sync Apple TV.
Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.
All the very best,
Sterling

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