Happy Birthday MTV

bassplayer1494 · #1 08-01-2011, 01:00 PM

30 years ago this day. MTV took off and is now one of the most popular stations on the planet. too bad its mostly Jersey Shore and Teen Mom nowadays..

JimK · #2 08-01-2011, 01:03 PM

I still remember when the "M" = Music...

fenderhutz · #3 08-01-2011, 01:08 PM

When they moved to the "Real World" programming and beyond the sponsers loved them. I stopped watching.

That stuff now rots kids brains.

pedroims · #4 08-01-2011, 01:08 PM

Is MTV still alive, I was sure it passed away many many years ago.

macaroni tony · #5 08-01-2011, 01:13 PM

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Yeah baby!

bassplayer1494 · #6 08-01-2011, 01:19 PM

hahaha cant wait for the return of those guys. gonna be epic

hover · #7 08-01-2011, 01:24 PM

Hmmm, I remember how much of a landmark "the Real World" was, as innovative television back in the day of its premiere...tho there was like-minded shows emerging on other networks, theirs somehow seemed a tad more genuine.

Too bad it's now the point-blank mark of thier demise. How I miss waking up in the morning before school or work or whatever and hoping to catch a glimpse of 2-3 fave videos before starting my day, and looking forward to concert specials...and 120 minutes real late at night, Liquid Television...the Maxx...all that good new fun stuff, and discovering new bands... but that stopped being remotely possible 10+ years ago.

I haven't even tuned into that station or the VH-1 Dr. Drew rehab network in months, and if I skim over it, it's always the same.

I had brief moments where I'd fall back in favor, either cracking up at Rob & Big, or cracking up more in the celebration of idiot excess that was Pimp my Ride, but so fleeting as to not even credit any kind of nostalgia.

MTV, you suck.

Quickie · #8 08-01-2011, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by hover

MTV, you suck.

^ this.

bassplayer1494 · #9 08-01-2011, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by hover

Hmmm, I remember how much of a landmark "the Real World" was, as innovative television back in the day of its premiere...tho there was like-minded shows emerging on other networks, theirs somehow seemed a tad more genuine.

Too bad it's now the point-blank mark of thier demise. How I miss waking up in the morning before school or work or whatever and hoping to catch a glimpse of 2-3 fave videos before starting my day, and looking forward to concert specials...and 120 minutes real late at night, and discovering new bands... but that stopped being remotely possible 10+ years ago.

I haven't even tuned into that station or the VH-1 Dr. Drew rehab network in months, and if I skim over it, it's always the same.

I had brief moments where I'd fall back in favor, either cracking up at Rob & Big, or cracking up more in the celebration of idiot excess that was Pimp my Ride, but so fleeting as to not even credit any kind of nostalgia.

MTV, you suck.

I agree. even though im only 17, i would have rathered MTV be all about music instead of the stupid reality tv shows. I would have loved to grown up in the 90s. it seemed like a really fun time

Smokin' Toaster · #10 08-01-2011, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by hover

MTV, you suck.

+ infinity

FL Knifemaker · #11 08-01-2011, 02:17 PM

I remember leaving work with some co-workers to go home at lunchtime to watch it..........and have a beer..................and.......................

That was the first time I saw Flock of Seaguls and was like.........WT?????

I quit watching it when the reality (their reality) shows took over

pie_man_25 · #12 08-01-2011, 02:25 PM

To quote Jello Biafra, MTV GET OFF THE AIR NOW!!!!

sneha1965 · #13 08-01-2011, 04:03 PM

Empty V. Woe is me.

Datsgor · #14 08-01-2011, 04:37 PM

Man, those were good times. I remember the excitement...the build up....the speculation of what it might be. 1981. Then a few years later it all got lost to the glam/hairband craze. That and the power ballad. (damn you Scorpions) Kurt and the rest of Seattle saved it for a while, then it all went to shi.....well, we all know where it went. Oh well, lived through it.....don't miss it.

MatticusMania · #15 08-01-2011, 04:58 PM

I also heard that they are going to bring back 120 Minutes...

ugly_bassplayer · #16 08-01-2011, 05:00 PM

#$%? MTV.

Tat2dHeart · #17 08-01-2011, 05:16 PM

I realized how old I was today marking the MTV anniversary. One of the youngsters at work brought it up and I remembered watching the launch. Then they did the unthinkable - and asked, "I wonder what it was like," after which I realized how much insanely stupid stuff about that first day of MTV that I remembered.

Like...
* Video Killed the Radio Star (the first vid), which relaunched The Buggles and actually started selling their records
* You Better Run (the second vid)
* #3 vid was a Rod Stewart - he had 6 different vids that aired in day 1
* #4 (and #55) You Better You Bet - The Who had the first vid that was a repeat in day 1

Geeze, I'm old.
*

Popbumper · #18 08-02-2011, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Tat2dHeart

I realized how old I was today marking the MTV anniversary. One of the youngsters at work brought it up and I remembered watching the launch. Then they did the unthinkable - and asked, "I wonder what it was like," after which I realized how much insanely stupid stuff about that first day of MTV that I remembered.

Like...
* Video Killed the Radio Star (the first vid), which relaunched The Buggles and actually started selling their records
* You Better Run (the second vid)
* #3 vid was a Rod Stewart - he had 6 different vids that aired in day 1
* #4 (and #55) You Better You Bet - The Who had the first vid that was a repeat in day 1

Geeze, I'm old.
*

SO awesome that you listed the first four vids. I knew the Buggles was #1, but not the others. Man, MTV was so awesome back in the day. What a concept!! If I had to pick two vids that I can instantly recall from memory, they would be:

Michael Jackson's "Billie Jean" - I LOVED how the sidewalk would light up as he would step on the "tiles" - and of course, all those classic moves he had....

Talking Heads' "Burning down the house" - I loved the projection of the fire on the side of the barn - if I remember correctly.

...and all those great hosts, Martha Quinn, JJ Jackson, etc. Good days, good times, definitely not the Jersey shore BS and other assorted garbage you have today.

Chris

sneha1965 · #19 08-02-2011, 08:22 AM

Stand outs for me that I remember from the early days.

1. U2 - New Year's Day

2. Peter Gabriel - Bigtime

3. Thomas Dolby - She Blinded Me with Science

and of course who could forget...

4. Michael Jackson - Thriller

dave64o · #20 08-02-2011, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by JimK

I still remember when the "M" = Music...

Me too. Unfortunately it didn't take long for the "M" to change to "Mindless".