MTV Classic launches tomorrow

[RoxMonster]

www.rollingstone.com/music/news/mtv-launches-classic-channel-dedicated-to-1990s-w431416

Although I think regular MTV could just start playing music again, I am all sorts of excited for some old school Real World (the good early seasons), TRL, Laguna, and hopefully some Road Rules.

Will you watch? What do you want to see return?

Article text below:


MTV plans to rebrand VH1 Classic as MTV Classic starting on August 1st. According to a statement from the company, the new channel will focus on "an eclectic mix of fan-favorite MTV series and music programming drawn from across its rich history, with a special focus on the 1990s and early 2000s."


The August 1st switch date has special significance, commemorating the launch of MTV 35 years ago on August 1st, 1981. The debut hour of MTV Classic will replicate the first hour of programming in MTV's history. In a nod to modern technology, fans will also be able to watch "MTV Hour One" via Facebook Live on the channel's Facebook page.
After revisiting the 1981 debut, MTV Classic will flit through programming history, looking back at Total Request Live and airing the "most memorable" installments of MTV Unplugged, including episodes featuring Nirvana, Erykah Badu and Bob Dylan. Primetime will feature several popular animated shows, including Beavis & Butt-head and Aeon Flux. On the weekends, the channel plans to serve up "binge-worthy marathons" of shows like Real World and Laguna Beach.
"From Beavis & Butt-head to Laguna Beach, MTV’s programming vault is a music and pop culture goldmine with universal resonance," Sean Atkins, President of MTV, noted in a statement. "MTV Classic gives audiences a modern and artful home for classic MTV programming and — alongside MTV, MTV2, MTV Live and mtvU — rounds out a diverse portfolio with music and youth culture at its core."

[miso]

Why don't they just release stuff on Netflix like other normal old shows?

#cranky

[moonriver]

I wish they would bring back The Box.

[killercupcake]

Jul 31, 2016 23:37:26 GMT -5 miso said:

Why don't they just release stuff on Netflix like other normal old shows?

#cranky

Seriously. I don't have cable. Get with it, mtv.

[snipsnsnails]

The State!!

[bonquiqui]

They should Singled Out

[broadsheet]

I really hope they show old seasons of RW/RR Challenge.

[Jalapeñomel]

Aug 1, 2016 5:50:32 GMT -5 snipsnsnails said:

The State!!

I own all of these!

[nikki25]

I have now watched 1980's music videos for 2 hours and I am in fucking heaven. God, I forgot how much I loved Run DMC and "tricky ." Penn and Teller are in their video, lol.

[nikki25]

Aug 1, 2016 10:25:06 GMT -5 jamie.1022 said:

Daria!

I saw that at 10! But, I am upset they aren't playing RW1 and RR. Who was even on the first season of road rules? Was that whatshisname who is now the congressman? Oh, Sean! And Rachel! I am fucking old.

[dcannie]

Aug 1, 2016 10:54:51 GMT -5 nikki25 said:

Aug 1, 2016 10:25:06 GMT -5 jamie.1022 said:

Daria!

I saw that at 10! But, I am upset they aren't playing RW1 and RR. Who was even on the first season of road rules? Was that whatshisname who is now the congressman? Oh, Sean! And Rachel! I am fucking old.

season one of rr was with mark and kit. 

[nicbreeful]

Aeon Flux? <3

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Aug 1, 2016 11:35:31 GMT -5 nicbreeful said:

Aeon Flux? <3

I need this to happen. 

[jeaniebueller]

Why do I feel like they are going to flood the channel with the newer older shows like LB and the Hills?

[urbancowgirl]

I'm SO SAD we don't get this channel. Might need to upgrade our directv package!

[nikki25]

Ahhh....unplugged Nirvana!

[nikki25]

Aug 1, 2016 11:59:59 GMT -5 jeaniebueller said:

Why do I feel like they are going to flood the channel with the newer older shows like LB and the Hills?

I will flip shit if they do that.

They just had a tribute to TRL. I forgot how amazing TRL was and the mark it left on music.