Mark Goodman

The original VJs Alan Hunter, J.J. Jackson, Martha Quinn, Mark Goodman and Nina Blackwood (l. to r.) get together at Hammerstein Ballroom to celebrate the 20th anniversary of MTV

Where Are The Original 1980s MTV VJs Now?

Recall the day that MTV first launched.
VIDEO KILLED THE RADIO STAR, Trevor Horn of The Buggles in a scene from first video to be shown on MTV (08-01-1981). VH1 Documentary aired 05/08/2000.

I Want My (Old) MTV! Looking Back At The Heyday Of Music Television

On Aug. 1, 1981 MTV historically launched with the Buggles “Video Killed the Radio Star” being the first video ever shown and we want our old MTV back!