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)