Posted on 08/01/2016 7:31:18 AM PDT by SilvieWaldorfMD
Are you sure you want your MTV?
On its 35th birthday, a quick glimpse at the network shows it’s hardly what it once was.
While change isn’t always easy... it’s not always needed either.
What started as a network dedicated to airing music videos and sharing insight on the topic has transformed into a smorgasbord of reality shows that teens who listen to Justin Bieber are glued to.
It’s a far cry from the station’s days of “120 Minutes” and “Daria” and Kurt Loder staring into your soul telling you what you needed to know at the top of every hour.
Even “Total Request Live” had more substance than what MTV passes off for content now as it actually featured music.
For what it’s worth, the top minds at the network know everyone wants their MTV — the old one, that is.
(Excerpt) Read more at nydailynews.com ...
file under “you know you’re getting old when...”
Never watched but I know they helped klinton get elected.
And holy crap, things like this do make me feel older. I remember "video bars", video juke boxes, Duran Duran, White Wedding, Top 40 and ZZ Top ad nauseum. Headbangers Ball. The Young Ones! **sigh**
I hope I'm not the only old codger in the assisted living facility with Megadeth and Iron Maiden playing in my earphones. d;^D
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