VH1 Classic

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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.

Contents

1 List of VH1 Classic Shows
2 Past Shows
3 Annual shows and specials

3.1 VH1 classic Thanksgiving
3.2 Old School
3.3 Mtr (Movies That Rock)
3.4 All roads lead to Sturgis
3.5 Metal Month

4 International channels
5 External links

List of VH1 Classic Shows

70s A to Z- 70s block. Replaced The Super Seventies.
The Vault
We Are the Eighties- 80s block.
Rock Fest- Classic rock.
All Star Jams- Well-known songs and artists.
Pop Show- Pop hits & stars.
VH1 Classic Soul- 70s-90s R&B.
Metal Mania- Block of Heavy Metal videos.
All Request Hour- Viewer Requests
Headline Act - just one artist for the entire block; includes interviews
The Alternative- Alternative block
VH1 Classic Current - an artist's well-known songs, paired with new releases
Tuesday Twoplay - weekly block featuring back to back songs from various artists
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 - 90s block

Past Shows

The Sixties Generation- 60s block
The Super Seventies- 70s block. Replaced by 70s A to Z.

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, and has been on air since 1999.
VH1 Classic European is an English language station broadcasting to Bosnia, Czech Republic, Sweden, Norway, Danmark, Finland, Hungary, Israel, Romania, Bulgaria, Russia, Slovak Republic.

Both these channels are operated by MTV Networks Europe

External links

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