Retro Friday: It’s Not MTV, It’s MV3

The syndicated series “MV3,” seen locally on Channel 9 (then known as KHJ), offered up music videos for viewers who didn’t yet receive MTV. KROQ’s Richard Blade was a featured host, while dancers performed to the latest New Wave hits in local L.A. clubs. Here’s the (painfully long) opening credits.

Retro Friday: Richard Blade and The Smiths, 1986

Here’s Richard Blade, 21 years ago, introducing The Smiths to the MTV syndication audience in 1986, on the show “Rock ‘N Roll Evening News” (which lasted very briefly). Morrissey ultimately disses the Blade, who still puts together a piece on the band’s fan base.