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[[Image:VH1_Classic.gif|right| ]]'''VH1 Classic''' is a [[TV network]] of [[Viacom]] started in May [[2000]]. Likewise, it is also operated as part of [[MTV Networks]]. It primarily features music videos and concert footage from the '70s through the mid-'90s. It formerly showcased '50s and '60s music, |
[[Image:VH1_Classic.gif|right| ]]'''VH1 Classic''' is a [[TV network]] of [[Viacom]] started in May [[2000]]. Likewise, it is also operated as part of [[MTV Networks]]. It primarily features music videos and concert footage from the '70s through the mid-'90s. It formerly showcased '50s and '60s music, which has disappeared from the channel. On rare occasions, a video from the '60s is shown on the channel. |
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Hosts of the network are [[Amy Scott]], [[Eddie Trunk]], [[Toni J.]], [[Andrea Mineo]], and [[Lynn Hoffman]]. |
Hosts of the network are [[Amy Scott]], [[Eddie Trunk]], [[Toni J.]], [[Andrea Mineo]], and [[Lynn Hoffman]]. |
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Revision as of 06:07, 26 June 2006
VH1 Classic is a TV network of Viacom started in May 2000. Likewise, it is also operated as part of MTV Networks. It primarily features music videos and concert footage from the '70s through the mid-'90s. It formerly showcased '50s and '60s music, which has disappeared from the channel. On rare occasions, a video from the '60s is shown on the channel.
Hosts of the network are Amy Scott, Eddie Trunk, Toni J., Andrea Mineo, and Lynn Hoffman.
List of VH1 Classic Shows
- The Super Seventies
- The Vault
- We Are the Eighties
- Rock Fest
- All Star Jams
- Pop Show
- VH1 Classic Soul
- Metal Mania
- All Request Hour
- Headline Act - dedicated to a single artist or group, with interview footage
- The Alternative
- VH1 Classic Current - pairs a classic video with that artist's latest video release
- Tuesday Twoplay - Two videos of a certain artist are played back-to-back
- Classic Concert - classic artists' concerts presented in their entirety
- Classic Jukebox - an in-studio artist guest plays their favorite videos
- Smells Like The 90's - Plays 90's music videos
Annual shows and specials
VH1 classic Thanksgiving
One of VH1 classic's more popular shows. Each year VH1 honors its viewers by inviting their favorite classic artists to join the VH1 staff for a Thanksgiving dinner.
Old School
Old School is a series of television programs including MTV Unplugged and Behind the Music. Other installments in preparation are Pop-up Video, VH1 Storytellers, Club MTV and Yo! MTV Raps
Mtr (Movies That Rock)
Another of VH1's more popular shows now has a new home on VH1 classic. Mtr features classic rock and roll movies as well as movies inspired by the music.
All roads lead to Sturgis
An annual VH1 Classic show that spotlights the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally
Metal Month
In May of 2006, VH1 classic, with some help from VH1, focused on Heavy Metal. The month saw the premieres of the Top 40 metal songs, Heavy: The Story of Metal, and VH1 Rock Honors.
International channels
- VH1 Classic UK is a British channel based on the same format as the US one.
- VH1 Classic European is an English language station broadcasting to Bosnia, Czech Republic, Hungary, Israel, Romania, Bulgaria, Russia, Slovak Republic.
Both these channels are operated by MTV Networks Europe