Watching MTV today, it may be difficult to appreciate how it once revolutionized the face of American television. But why was the concept of a 24-hour music video channel so radical? What do the first-hand accounts of MTV’s conception and early years tell us about how this iconic network became the defining cultural force of the 80s and 90s? Citing from Tannenbaum and Marks’ I Want My MTV: The Uncensored Story of the Music Video Revolution, explain the impact this radical channel had on America’s television landscape.
Mechanics:
- 2-2.5 pages in length
- MLA Style
- Annotations*
- Works cited
*This essay must be annotated. Follow these guidelines: 1. Underline your thesis 2. In the right margins, explain what each paragraph is about in no more than four words 3. For each body paragraph, underline your best evidence 4. After your conclusion, briefly explain your process for this essay (in no more than 5-6 sentences)
Due: Wed 10.9
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