8.01.2006
Two Silver Anniversaries
MTV hit the cable-waves on this day in 1981. Clearly, today's MTV is in many ways different. Nonetheless, VH1 Classic is running "the first 24 hours" of the network's operations. As expected, from what I hear, it's the exact playlist with lotsa Lynn Hoffman drop-ins. Still, an interesting look to see what one of cable's most popular networks evolved from. And one of the many days to be grateful to have digital cable and DVR with 100 hours of space. (Let's just hope a heatwave-induced blackout holds off so the recordings don't go the way of Madonna's "Justify My Love" video...) Still, I'm surprised Jack-FM isn't doing all-out promotions for the anniversary - after all, it's their core audience that grew up with MTV, is it not?
Not to be outdone, New York's own Kiss-FM also turns 25. WRKS is one of the radio stations that broke ground in the realm of urban radio and can be partly credited with the resurgence of urban radio across the country over the last several years. Here's to 25 more.
