Episode 0037—Steve Perry Wears A Crown

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On August 1, 1981, MTV premiered and began its influence on the music and television business that would permeate for decades.

Join Don and returning guest host Ros Radley as they discuss the influence of MTV and how might music and television have been different in a world with no MTV.

Link to "I Want My MTV" Ad that opens the show.

Links to Background Items

• Main Wikipedia Article on MTV
• List of First Videos Aired on MTV
• Billboard Top 40 for Week Ending August 1, 1981
• The Cable Box
• Interview with Authors of I Want My MTV

Links to Mentioned Videos:

• Video Killed the Radio Star (The Buggles)
• Separate Ways/Worlds Apart (Journey)
• Oh, Sherrie (Steve Perry)
• Foolish Heart (Steve Perry)
• Shadows of the Night (Pat Benatar)
• Love Is A Battlefield (Pat Benatar)
• Pop Goes My Heart (from the movie Music and Lyrics)

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