MTV Programming Week of 1983-08-24
A list featuring the programming rotations of MTV for the week of 08/24/1983. (Source: Billboard 1983-09-03, Pg. 35)
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- DirectorMike BradyStarsA Flock of SeagullsLarry FrielFrank MaudsleyNew Videos Added
- DirectorLindsey ClennellStarsBig CountryStuart AdamsonMark BrzezickiBig Country performs in the music video "In a Big Country" from the album "The Crossing" recorded for Mercury Records. The music video features the band scouring the countryside as they are trying to track down an unspecified treasure. They are constantly beaten to the punch by a woman is appears to be a rival treasure-hunter. Clips of the band on stage play throughout.New Videos Added
- StarsCobraJack HolderJimi JamisonNew Videos Added
- StarsCee FarrowNew Videos Added
- StarsFastwayFast Eddie ClarkeDave KingNew Videos Added
- StarsMick Fleetwood's ZooMick FleetwoodNew Videos Added
- DirectorLol CremeGodley & CremeKevin GodleyStarsHerbie HancockRobots and sculptures move in time to the music as Herbie Hancock is seen on a television set playing a keyboard. Features bird sculptures, mannequins, dancing pants, robot legs and more.New Videos Added
- DirectorArthur PiersonStarsR.E.M.Bill BerryPeter BuckMusic video of alternative rock pioneers R.E.M. performing "Radio Free Europe".New Videos Added
- DirectorFrancis DeliaStarsDee Dee RamoneJoey RamoneJohnny RamoneNew Videos Added
- StarsMichael Stanley BandMichael StanleyNew Videos Added
- DirectorBrian GrantStarsRod StewartNew Videos Added
- StarsJoJo Zep and the FalconsJoe CamilleriNew Videos Added
- DirectorBrian GrantStarsAsiaGeoff DownesSteve HoweVideo promo for Asia: Don't Cry.MTV Heavy Rotation (3-4 plays a day)
- StarsJackson BrowneMTV Heavy Rotation (3-4 plays a day)
- DirectorDavid MalletStarsDef LeppardRick AllenStephen ClarkDef Leppard performs in the music video "Foolin'" from the album "Pyromania" recorded for Mercury and Vertigo Records. The music video begins with a woman playing the harp while she is surrounded by fire. Joe Elliott sings as he is chained to a metal triangle. The band performs on a concert stage.MTV Heavy Rotation (3-4 plays a day)
- DirectorJeannette ObstojStarsCy CurninThe FixxJamie West-OramMTV Heavy Rotation (3-4 plays a day)
- DirectorTobe HooperStarsBilly IdolPromotional music video for "Dancing with Myself" by Billy Idol.MTV Heavy Rotation (3-4 plays a day)
- DirectorJay DubinJon SmallStarsRodney DangerfieldBilly JoelWill JordanThe music video for Billy Joel's 1983 hit "Tell Her About It," presented as an appearance on "The Ed Sullivan Show"MTV Heavy Rotation (3-4 plays a day)
- DirectorDominic OrlandoStarsDan ShorPhil EhartJohn ElefanteMTV Heavy Rotation (3-4 plays a day)
- DirectorMartin KahanStarsPaul DeanMatt FrenetteDoug JohnsonMTV Heavy Rotation (3-4 plays a day)
- DirectorAubrey PowellStorm ThorgersonStarsRobert PlantMTV Heavy Rotation (3-4 plays a day)
- DirectorLol CremeGodley & CremeKevin GodleyStarsThe PoliceStewart CopelandStingA promotional video for The Police's 1983 hit single "Every Breath You Take."MTV Heavy Rotation (3-4 plays a day)
- StarsQuarterflashRindy RossOfficial music video for "Take Me to Heart" by Quarterflash.MTV Heavy Rotation (3-4 plays a day)
- StarsBob Seger & The Silver Bullet BandChris CampbellCraig FrostMTV Heavy Rotation (3-4 plays a day)
- DirectorAdrian LyneStarsJennifer BealsMichael SembelloThe official music video for Michael Sembello's song "Maniac" features clips from the film Flashdance, with Jennifer Beals, as, Alex working out.MTV Heavy Rotation (3-4 plays a day)
- DirectorIan LeechStarsAmelia KinkadeSlim Jim PhantomLee RockerMTV Heavy Rotation (3-4 plays a day)
- DirectorTim NewmanStarsDanièle ArnaudFrank BeardBilly GibbonsZZ Top performs in the music video "Sharp Dressed Man" from the album "Eliminator" recorded for Warner Brothers Records. The video opens on the ZZ Top Eliminator car as it drives through the streets. A man in his apartment gets dressed in a fancy suit before leaving for his job as a valet. A group of women exit the Eliminator car and take him for a night out on the town.MTV Heavy Rotation (3-4 plays a day)
- DirectorSteve BarronStarsBryan AdamsMTV Medium Rotation (2-3 plays a day)
- DirectorMick HaggertyC.D. TaylorStarsThe B-52'sKate PiersonFred SchneiderOfficial music video for the single "Legal Tender" performed by The B-52's and released on their album "Whammy!". Lead singers Kate Pierson and Cindy Wilson perform the song while wearing countless colorful wigs. The other three members appear in brief shots as well.MTV Medium Rotation (2-3 plays a day)
- DirectorMick HaggertyC.D. TaylorStarsThe B-52'sKate PiersonFred SchneiderMTV Medium Rotation (2-3 plays a day)
- StarsCharlieJohn AndersonTerry SlesserMTV Medium Rotation (2-3 plays a day)
- StarsCrosby Stills & NashDavid CrosbyGraham NashMTV Medium Rotation (2-3 plays a day)
- DirectorZelda BarronStarsBoy GeorgeNaomi CampbellMikey CraigMusic video for "I'll Tumble 4 Ya" performed by Culture Club.MTV Medium Rotation (2-3 plays a day)
- StarsDFX2David FarageDouglas FarageMTV Medium Rotation (2-3 plays a day)
- DirectorLuis AiraStarsEbn-OznCarole FrancisNed LibenMTV Medium Rotation (2-3 plays a day)
- StarsElectric Light OrchestraJeff LynneMTV Medium Rotation (2-3 plays a day)
- DirectorMike BradyStarsEurythmicsAnnie LennoxDavid A. StewartOfficial music video for "Love Is a Stranger" by Eurythmics.MTV Medium Rotation (2-3 plays a day)
- DirectorChuck StatlerStarsDonnie IrisMTV Medium Rotation (2-3 plays a day)
- DirectorDavid MalletStarsJoan Jett & The BlackheartsJoan JettJoan Jett and the Blackhearts performs in the music video "The French Song" from the album "Album" recorded for Blackheart Records. The music video begins Joan Jett standing in front of a large fan and singing with the camera focusing on her lips. The band plays as Jett walks through a crowded street singing and later rolls around on a bed.MTV Medium Rotation (2-3 plays a day)
- DirectorJessica ScottStarsJonathan CainJourneySteve PerryMusic video by Journey performing "After the Fall".MTV Medium Rotation (2-3 plays a day)
- DirectorJoe DeaStarsKrokusMark KohlerSteve PaceKrokus performs in the music video "Eat the Rich" from the album "Headhunter" recorded for Arista Records. The music video begins with the band performing the song an a stone stage decorated with strange black sculptures. Women in town clothing dance while the crowd pump their fists.MTV Medium Rotation (2-3 plays a day)
- StarsGreg HamColin HayMen at WorkVideo promo for Men at Work's "Dr. Heckyll and Mr. Jive".MTV Medium Rotation (2-3 plays a day)
- DirectorTim PopeStarsMen Without HatsIvan DoroschukLouise CourtThe music video for "The Safety Dance" by Men Without Hats, featuring an English folk revival setting.MTV Medium Rotation (2-3 plays a day)
- DirectorTim PopeStarsStephen GeorgeMinistryVideo promo for Ministry: Revenge.MTV Medium Rotation (2-3 plays a day)
- DirectorMark RezykaStarsQuiet RiotFrankie BanaliCarlos CavazoQuiet Riot performs in the music video "Cum on Feel the Noize" from the album "Metal Health" recorded for Pasha Records. The music video opens with a young man waking up and clicking his stereo. As he sits in bed, his room starts to shake and his stereo begins to grow. The band perform on stage for an enthusiastic crowd.MTV Medium Rotation (2-3 plays a day)
- StarsJeffrey DanielHoward HewettShalamarMTV Medium Rotation (2-3 plays a day)
- DirectorDoug DowdleStarsRick SpringfieldOfficial music video for "Human Touch" by Rick Springfield.MTV Medium Rotation (2-3 plays a day)
- StarsFrank StalloneFrank Stallone performs in the music video "Far from Over" from the original motion picture soundtrack for the film Staying Alive (1983) recorded for RSO and Polydor Records. Frank Stallone sings on a studio stage as he wears a leather jacket and plays guitar. Clips from the film play throughout.MTV Medium Rotation (2-3 plays a day)
- DirectorBrian GrantStarsDonna SummerSally ClotworthyBruce SudanoMusic video for Donna Summer's song, She Works Hard for the Money.MTV Medium Rotation (2-3 plays a day)
- DirectorDavid ByrneStarsDavid ByrneJames DietzJean Marie EvansA promotional video of Talking Heads performing their hit Burning Down The House, with surreal imagery inserted.MTV Medium Rotation (2-3 plays a day)
- DirectorRussell MulcahyStarsBonnie TylerBonnie Tyler's official music video for 'Total Eclipse Of The Heart'.MTV Medium Rotation (2-3 plays a day)
- DirectorTim PopeStarsNeil YoungLarry ByromAnthony CrawfordMTV Medium Rotation (2-3 plays a day)
- StarsAdrenalinMarc GilbertMichael HaggertyMTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
- StarsThe AnimalsEric BurdonChas ChandlerMTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
- DirectorLol CremeGodley & CremeKevin GodleyStarsClive GregsonChris ParksAny TroubleMTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
- StarsAxeBobby BarthWayne HanerMTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
- StarsAztec CameraRoddy FrameMTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
- StarsThe Bouncing BallsSteve BrownJohn PerryMTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
- DirectorDon LettsStarsMartin BrileyMTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
- DirectorMark RezykaStarsLindsey BuckinghamLindsey Buckingham performs in the music video "Holiday Road" from the original motion picture soundtrack for Vacation (1983) recorded for Warner Brothers Records. Buckingham sings as he plays an office worker trapped in a harsh dystopian corporate setting.MTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
- StarsJim CapaldiMTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
- StarsTony CareyMTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
- DirectorRob QuartlyStarsAndy CurranCarl DixonConey HatchMTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
- DirectorTim PopeStarsThe CureRobert SmithLaurence TolhurstMTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
- StarsDioJimmy BainVivian CampbellDio performs in the music video "Rainbow in the Dark" from the album "Holy Diver" recorded for Vertigo Records. The music video begins in London with a man following a woman throughout the city. Ronnie James Dio sings as he stands on the rooftop of London buildings. Members of the band scare the man away from the woman.MTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
- StarsDivinylsChristina AmphlettRick GrossmanDivinyls perform in the music video "Only Lonely" from the album "Desperate" recorded for Chrysalis Records. The music video features the band performing the song on a darkened set with an aqua background under mild lighting. Christina Amphlett sings while the band plays around her.MTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
- StarsEspionageChazz CoghlanGordon GoodwinMTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
- StarsThe FleshtonesBill MilhizerJan Marek PakulskiMTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
- DirectorMarcelo AncianoStarsPeter GabrielMTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
- StarsHelixBrent DoernerPaul HackmanHelix performs in the music video "Heavy Metal Love" from the album "No Rest for the Wicked" recorded for Capitol Records. The music video begins with shots of of the band performing in front of lights on a dark and steamy set. Brian Vollmer sings while the band plays. A muscular woman features throughout.MTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
- DirectorBrian DuffyStarsIan BurdenJo CallisJoanne CatherallMTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
- StarsI-TenTom KellyBilly SteinbergMTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
- DirectorDavid MalletStarsIron MaidenBruce DickinsonSteve HarrisIron Maiden performs in the music video "The Trooper" from the album "Piece of Mind" recorded for EMI Records. The music video begins with black and white archival footage of a military cavalry charge against a fortified position. The band performs onstage surrounded by smoke and flashing lights.MTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
- DirectorDuncan GibbinsStarsChris BostockDave CollardJoBoxersMTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
- StarsEddie JobsonMTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
- DirectorLol CremeGodley & CremeKevin GodleyStarsElton JohnPromo video for "Kiss the Bride", a 1983 single by Elton John from the album Too Low for Zero.MTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
- DirectorSimon MilneStarsSteve AskewNick BeggsKajagoogooMTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
- StarsKissing the PinkPeter BarnettStevie CusackMTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
- StarsJabba's Palace BandMichele GruskaMTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
- DirectorEd StasiumStarsThe Little GirlsKip BrownJeff FairMTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
- StarsMalcolm McLarenSecond single from the Malcolm McLaren debut album "Duck Rock". MacLaren sings while teen girls from American Double Dutch League perform in a school gymnasium.MTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
- DirectorChris GabrinStarsMike BarsonMark BedfordChris ForemanMTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
- DirectorKeefBill LongStarsMotörheadLemmyBrian RobertsonMotörhead performs in the music video "One Track Mind" from the album "Another Perfect Day" recorded for Mercury Records. The music video features the band playing on a darkened stage while they are illuminated with colored lights. Lemmy sings while the band plays.MTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
- StarsGary MyrickMTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
- DirectorSimon MilneStarsPete ByrneRob FisherNaked EyesMTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
- StarsGraham ParkerMTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
- DirectorFrancis DeliaStarsThe PlimsoulsPeter CaseEddie MunozMTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
- StarsLynn GoldsmithMeat LoafMTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
- StarsRubber RodeoDoug AllenBarc HolmesMTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
- DirectorPeter SinclairStarsPeter Schilling2nd music video for the single "Major Tom (Coming Home)" by Peter Schilling. This is the English version of the song and it presents images of Schilling performing the song while NASA and outer space archive images are put together to fit with the song imagery.MTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
- DirectorMark RezykaStarsDanny SpanosMTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
- DirectorJean-Pierre BerckmansStarsTaco OckerseMusic Video for "Puttin' on the Ritz" by Taco.MTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
- DirectorArthur EllisStarsTwisted SisterJay Jay FrenchMark MendozaTwisted Sister performs in the music video "You Can't Stop Rock 'n' Roll" from the album "You Can't Stop Rock 'n' Roll" recorded for Atlantic Records. The music video begins with the band setting up on the outskirts of town in a field. A group of of two men from the 'taste squad' appear and pursue the band.MTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
- StarsAstroJim BrownAli CampbellMTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
- DirectorDoug MartinStarsViolent FemmesVictor DelorenzoGordon GanoMTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
- DirectorKen WalzStarsThe WaitressesChris ButlerPatty DonahueThe Waitresses perform in the music video "Make the Weather" from the album "Bruiseology" recorded for Polydor Records. The music video opens with the turning on of a mixing board and a preparation of instruments. The band performs in front of a brick wall. I man spies on a working people with a video machine transforming them into happier people.MTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)
- DirectorMike BradyStarsGeorge MichaelAndrew RidgeleyAnthony SouterMTV Light Rotation (1-2 plays a day)