I recently saw a copy of Zappa's 1981 Halloween show that was live on MTV and Frank had to endure questioning from Nina Blackwood. I'd forgotten how BRAINLESS she was and Zappa was completely brutal in his treatment of her. Priceless.
Now they don't even play music...
MTV doesn't play music, it doesn't have to. It sells celebrity now.
M2 sprung up to show the videos that MTV wasn't anymore and now M2 is more reality shows.
How many teen sex lifestyle channels does Viacom need?