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Frontman Mark Knopfler was determined to get his band heavy exposure on the network, so he borrowed ideas from one of its biggest acts.

With fistfights, raunchy jokes and once-in-a-lifetime performances, the network put on one of its most memorable shows in 1989.

A modern update of our blessed lady of ’90s teen eye rolls? A live-action reboot of an animated sci-fi hero who lives for latex? All this and more, on this installment of Sick Sad World!

We don’t even know if the Jersey Shore crew can make it work in 2018, but they’re already setting up a second tanning bed. MTV’s imminent revival has booked a second Family Vacation a month before we even set foot in Miami.

Music videos were a staple of the 1980's.  Everyone tuned in to MTV or Night Flight or Friday Night Videos to make sure they didn't miss their favorite video.  There were some great ones, but there were also some really bad ones.
Here is a countdown of the Top 10 most ridiculous m…

I don't know about you, but this is one of my favorite videos...ever.  The song was first released on this day in 1984.
It took two versions and three releases to finally chart in the United Kingdom. In the United States in October 1985, the song became the only A-ha song to reach the top position of…

I'll never forget seeing the very first day of MTV. Of course, that station now appeals to those below the lowest common denominator, but when it was new and relevant, it was so much fun to watch.
I'm sure that, like me, you had favorite videos and you couldn't wait to see them over and over. Sure yo…

This is probably considered one of the greatest music videos that ever played on MTV.  And if it isn't, it should be. I know it's at the top of my list.

On August 1, 1981 a new form of entertainment was launched; Music Videos.  At the same time, the careers of the five original VJ's took off as well.
 
At the stroke of midnight, we got our first glimpse of what would be an iconic TV program of the 80's. MTV went on the air with a group of what they ca…

It was waaaaay past our bedtime, but we were at a slumber party, all rules were thrown out the window.  July 31, 1981 -- a group of girls in pajamas, sitting on sleeping bags and blankets, bowls of snacks littering the floor, cans of Tab and Fresca held tightly...