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MTV's forgotten rebel cousin burned bright and crashed hard in 18 glorious months.
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Life on the V: The Story of V66 (2014)

Nostalgia bombUnderdog chaosVHS fever dream

Overview

Documentary

Boston's V66 music video station came and went in the mid-1980s but in the 18 months on the air, it was one of the only over-the-air music video channels ever created. But even popular success didn't mean it was going to last...

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tv ratingsboston, massachusettsmusic videotelevision broadcast

Standout Aspects

Acting

Steven Tyler's chaotic uncle energy in interview clips.

Production

Incredible archival footage of janky 80s broadcast tech.

Best for:Solo: Rainy afternoon with memories of actual TV channels to discover.·Friends: Gen X crew who lived through fuzzy UHF signals.
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Director

Eric Green

ReleasedApr 27, 2014
Runtime1h 36m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensitymedium
Tonemixed
Feelmedium

Top Cast

Steven Tyler

Steven Tyler

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Trivia

V66 broadcast from the same building that later housed WGBH's iconic Arthur animation studio.

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