MTV

MTV, an initialism of Music Television, is an American network based in New York City that launched on August 1, 1981. The original purpose of the channel was to play music videos guided by on-air hosts known as VJs. MTV has had a profound impact on the music industry and popular culture. Slogans such as "I want my MTV" and "MTV is here" were embedded in public thought, the concept of the VJ was popularized, the idea of a dedicated video-based ou... More

TV

TV programs Created

120 Minutes

120 Minutes is a show on MTV Two that was broadcast nightly at 1am. In the tradition of the US show of the same name, it showcased music videos from "the...

MTV Unplugged

MTV Unplugged is a TV series showcasing many popular musical artists usually playing acoustic instruments. The show has received the George Foster Peabody...

When Spicy Meets Sweet

When Spicy Meets Sweet is an interstitial reality television program produced by MTV and Doritos. The micro-series premiered on April 18, 2008 between 2pm—5pm...

The Phone

The Phone is a United States reality television show, based on the Dutch version of the same name. This show aired on Fridays at 10pm Eastern time on MTV The...

Choose or Lose

Choose or Lose is a television program.

Alternative Nation

Alternative Nation was a television show in the U.S. dedicated to alternative music. It aired on MTV from 1992 to 1997, mostly on weeknights. It was hosted by...

120 Minutes

120 Minutes is a television show in the United States dedicated to alternative music, originally airing on MTV from 1986 to 2000, and then on MTV's sister...

MTV Rock N' Jock

MTV Rock N' Jock was a TV series on MTV featuring actors, musicians, and other entertainers playing sports with professional athletes. Originally called MTV...

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Awards

Awards Won:

Year Award Award Winner Winning work Notes/Description
  • 1989
  • 1992
  • 2003
  • Know HIV/AIDS and Fight For Your Rights: Protect Yourself Campaigns
  • 2003
View Awards won by MTV »

Peabody Award Winners

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Organization

Address

MTV Headquarters

1515 Broadway
New York City New York 10036
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