VH1 Classic 120 Minutes

VH1 Classic 120 Minutes

Infobox Television
bgcolour = #BFDFFF
show_name = 120 Minutes (formerly "The Alternative")
format = Music Video
runtime =120 Minutes
first_aired = August 20, 2004
last_aired = Present
country = United States
network = VH1 Classic

"VH1 Classic 120 Minutes" (previously "The Alternative") is a music video program that airs on the U.S. cable television network VH1 Classic. The show debuted in August 2004 and mainly features videos from alternative, post-punk, punk, and '80s New Wave artists.

Summary and format

Most of the videos are from the '80s and early '90s, but occasionally videos from the '70s by acts like The Clash and The Jam and mid '90's act like Pulp, The Presidents of the United States of America and Green Day are featured. A majority of the included videos feature bands on major labels, as well as a few from independent label artists (such as early R.E.M., Sonic Youth, Hüsker Dü, Camper Van Beethoven, and others).

The show is often compared to the original "120 Minutes", which had essentially the same format, although at the time the videos were mostly brand new, and used to air on MTV. "120 Minutes" later evolved into "Subterranean" on MTV2.

Time slot

"The Alternative" aired in a two-hour version Sundays at 11 AM (with a repeat at 11 PM) Eastern, with additional one-hour shows at those times on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Beginning the weekend of April 28, 2007, "The Alternative" was renamed "VH1 Classic 120 Minutes" in honor of the classic MTV series. The series aired that weekend from 4AM-6AM early Saturday (currently 1AM-3AM) and Sunday evenings (9PM-11PM & 1AM-3AM.)

See also

* VH1 Classic
* "120 Minutes"
* "Subterranean"
* MTV
* MTV2

References

External links

* [http://www.vh1classic.com VH1 Classic]


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