The History of MTV

Launched on August 1st, 1981, MTV is an American television network whose original purpose was to air music videos introduced by video jockeys to promote bands, musicians and artists. It has expanded throughout the years to include music-based shows, awards show broadcasts, and reality programs, many of which have become famous in popular culture. In this http://www.WatchMojo.com video, we take a look at the history of MTV from the first music video shown to its most recent reality show success, Jersey Shore. read more...