MTV - recorded broadcast (The first 12 minutes of its debut in 1981!)
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MTV - recorded broadcast (The first 12 minutes of its debut in 1981!)
August 1, 1981 At midnight. MTV debuted their first broadcast. This is the first 12 minutes of that very first broadcast that made TV and Music history including the promos and commercials with the first 2 music videos that they played. “Video Killed the Radio Star” and "You Better Run" by Pat Benatar. Hope you enjoy. Wish I had more ...
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