whitesoxfan101 Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/tv_total_request_live RIP, TRL: `Total Request Live' ending in November By ERIN CARLSON, Associated Press Writer 1 hour, 48 minutes ago NEW YORK - Start the countdown clock on MTV's countdown era: "Total Request Live" will soon shut down after 10 years on the air. The music video show will conclude in a two-hour special on a Saturday afternoon in November, Dave Sirulnick, executive producer of "TRL," said Monday. He stressed that the show wasn't ending for good, but felt now was the right time to give it a break after an unprecedented run on the cable music channel. "We want to close this era of `TRL' in a big celebratory way, and 10 is a great number," Sirulnick said. "And 10 is the number that `TRL' counted down every single day for 10 years, and we hit this 10th (anniversary) and we thought, `You know what? This feels like the right time and let's celebrate it and let's reward it. And let's let it have a little bit of a rest for a minute.' Let it catch its breath! Been working hard — for 10 years!" "TRL" debuted in September 1998 and became the splashy center of the teen pop music scene with Britney Spears, the Backstreet Boys, N'Sync and other acts. From its heydey until 2008, it's been a destination for musicians, movie stars and celebrities promoting their new music, movies and other projects. Sirulnick said "TRL" — which airs weekday afternoons from MTV's Times Square studio — lost some luster as it aged. It peaked in 1999 with 757,000 viewers tuning in daily, according to Nielsen Media Research. "It becomes more of a mainstay and more of an institution than — pardon the pun — the new kid on the block," Sirulnick said. For the finale, Sirulnick said he hopes to celebrate with many of the "folks who helped make `TRL' what it is — whether that's Justin (Timberlake) and his guys in N'Sync, the Backstreet Boys, Britney, Eminem — I think we would love to see all of them here." That includes former host Carson Daly. In a statement, Eminem said: "I'm going to miss `TRL.' ... Where else will I be able to start feuds, defend my honor vigorously and act like an angry teenager on national TV? Oh wait ... The VMAs!" MTV found a replacement of sorts with "FNMTV." The show debuted over the summer in a 15-episode run hosted by Pete Wentz, bassist for rock band Fall Out Boy. Taped in Los Angeles, it aired Friday nights and televised exclusive music videos and performances by such diverse acts as Slipknot and the Jonas Brothers. MTV said it was bringing "FNMTV" back for another run in mid-November. Like last time, there will be no video countdown with the 10 viewer favorites. I remember when I was a kid and this show first started with Carson Daly. I'm not sure if it was actually a good show then, or if I just liked it because I was 12 and could occasionally catch a rap video on there. Either way, it's clear that this show has seen it's time come and go in the era of youtube and other technologies. I don't think I've watched it in about 7 years, but RIP TRL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heads22 Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 I remember watching it as well, as they gradually pared music videos down to about half their actual length. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 If a tree falls in the woods and no one is there to hear it, does it really make a sound? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanOfCorn Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 TRL is still on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve9347 Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Sep 16, 2008 -> 08:52 AM) If a tree falls in the woods and no one is there to hear it, does it really make a sound? ^^^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iwritecode Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 MTV is getting rid of the only show they had that actually played music videos? MTV hasn't stood for "Music" Television for years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 I didn't watch TRL much but in high school it was always something we'd have on in the background as everyone was hanging out at someone's house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 QUOTE (Iwritecode @ Sep 16, 2008 -> 09:48 AM) MTV is getting rid of the only show they had that actually played music videos? MTV hasn't stood for "Music" Television for years. I call it "Media Television" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxFan562004 Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 I watched it in college since it was on when my classes were over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Critic Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 I'm happy because I have every confidence that they'll replace it with something much better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cali Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 (edited) man I remember when MTV not only showed videos, but the non-video programming they did show f***ing RULED. The State Dead at 21 MTV Oddities (The Head and The Maxx were awesome) Beavis and Butthead (Kinda cheating since it showed videos too) Liquid Television the ONLY good thing about MTV these days is Human Giant Edited September 16, 2008 by Cali Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxFan562004 Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 QUOTE (Cali @ Sep 16, 2008 -> 03:24 PM) man I remember when MTV not only showed videos, but the non-video programming they did show f***ing RULED. The State Dead at 21 MTV Oddities (The Head and The Maxx were awesome) Beavis and Butthead (Kinda cheating since it showed videos too) Liquid Television the ONLY good thing about MTV these days is Human Giant The Grim Reaper video with the Wolverine conversation is one of the funniest things I have ever seen or heard. For pure unintentional comedy don't undervale "True Life." The first show they did about the Jersey Shore with this guy named Tommy is roundtine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHizzle85 Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 QUOTE (SoxFan562004 @ Sep 16, 2008 -> 04:09 PM) The Grim Reaper video with the Wolverine conversation is one of the funniest things I have ever seen or heard. For pure unintentional comedy don't undervale "True Life." The first show they did about the Jersey Shore with this guy named Tommy is roundtine. True Life always makes for good entertainment. Me and my friends quote the Jersey Shore one all the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nitetrain8601 Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 Jersey Shore was hilarious. Show did lose it's luster after Carson left. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxFanForever Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 QUOTE (MHizzle85 @ Sep 16, 2008 -> 07:54 PM) True Life always makes for good entertainment. Me and my friends quote the Jersey Shore one all the time. I still laugh about the one with the "Furrys" as well. That and the perfect body episodes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHizzle85 Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 QUOTE (SoxFanForever @ Sep 16, 2008 -> 10:37 PM) I still laugh about the one with the "Furrys" as well. That and the perfect body episodes. I forgot all about the perfect body one, especially where the guy has his dad shave his ass for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxFanForever Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 QUOTE (MHizzle85 @ Sep 17, 2008 -> 01:02 AM) I forgot all about the perfect body one, especially where the guy has his dad shave his ass for him. Hahah, ironically enough that guy was from Jersey! Yeah, my buddy and I still quote that one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanOfCorn Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 (edited) QUOTE (Cali @ Sep 16, 2008 -> 03:24 PM) man I remember when MTV not only showed videos, but the non-video programming they did show f***ing RULED. The State Dead at 21 MTV Oddities (The Head and The Maxx were awesome) Beavis and Butthead (Kinda cheating since it showed videos too) Liquid Television the ONLY good thing about MTV these days is Human Giant WHAT?!?! Are you 14? Let's go waaaaay back. How about Remote Control! House of Style! Singled Out! Well, not Singled Out. Remote Control! Edited September 17, 2008 by CanOfCorn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 QUOTE (CanOfCorn @ Sep 17, 2008 -> 04:30 PM) WHAT?!?! Are you 14? Let's go waaaaay back. How about Remote Control! House of Style! Singled Out! Well, not Singled Out. Remote Control! Remote Control was awesome. Kari Wuhrer, Colin Quinn, Kari Wuhrer, Adam Sandler, Kari, and Denis Leary! Singled Out was good with Hardwick and McCarthy. I had Jenny McCarthy posters all over my room. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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