Break out the flannel and dust off the remote—this trip down memory lane is pure pop culture bliss. Join us as we count down our picks for the MTV-born trends that defined a generation, from cinematic music video premieres and VJ superstardom to “Unplugged,” “Headbangers Ball,” “Yo! MTV Raps,” and the VMAs. We’re also revisiting “TRL,” the chaos of early reality TV, “Liquid Television” animation, and blockbuster movie tie-ins that turned hype into history.
