MTV Programming Week of 1983-11-02
A list featuring the programming rotations of MTV for the week of 11/02/1983. (Source: Billboard 1983-11-12, Pg. 33)
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- DirectorMark RobinsonStarsAlan ClarkLowell 'Sly' DunbarBob DylanBob Dylan's first official music video of the MTV era.MTV New Videos Added
- StarsNick HeywardMTV New Videos Added
- StarsBrian MayMTV New Videos Added
- StarsThe Moody BluesGraeme EdgeJustin HaywardMTV New Videos Added
- DirectorRichard CaseyStarsAldo NovaMTV New Videos Added
- DirectorIrv GoodnoffStarsMichael SembelloMTV New Videos Added
- StarsBrian AllenSheron AltonBarry ConnorsMTV New Videos Added
- StarsPeter BehrensGert 'Kralle' KrawinkelDomenica NiehoffMTV New Videos Added
- DirectorStorm ThorgersonStarsPaul YoungMTV New Videos Added
- StarsAsiaGeoff DownesSteve HoweMTV Heavy Rotation (3-4 plays a day)
- DirectorBob GiraldiStarsPat BenatarSasha Charnin MorrisonSara CarlsonPat Benatar plays a woman who runs away from her family to become a dancer in a club. However, when she finds out the owner of the club is more than what he seems, she convinces the other dancers to rise up against him with her.MTV Heavy Rotation (3-4 plays a day)
- 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.MTV Heavy Rotation (3-4 plays a day)
- DirectorJames YukichStarsDavid BowieTony ThompsonDavid Bowie's masterful music video performing one of his greatest hits of the 1980's "Modern Love". Bowie's sing and dance act is followed along a great band in front of an enthusiastic audience cheering and applauding him with enthusiasm. An energetic performance in a captivating and memorable clip.MTV 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)
- DirectorSimon MilneStarsDuran DuranJennifer ConnellyVideo promo for "Union of the Snake" by Duran Duran, the lead single from the band's third album Seven and the Ragged Tiger.MTV Heavy Rotation (3-4 plays a day)
- DirectorJeannette ObstojStarsCy CurninThe FixxJamie West-OramMTV Heavy Rotation (3-4 plays a day)
- DirectorStuart OrmeStarsTony BanksPhil CollinsGenesis"Mama" was the first single from Genesis' 1983 self-titled album.MTV Heavy Rotation (3-4 plays a day)
- 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.MTV 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 DubinStarsChristie BrinkleyBilly JoelThe title character in the music video was played by Christie Brinkley, whom Billy Joel married two years later. Different versions of the music video opening were produced, in which an auto mechanic is watching the end of Joel's previous hit "Tell Her About It" on a small TV. Then, depending on the version, the next image on the TV is either a blank screen or the logo of the network or TV show the video was on.MTV Heavy Rotation (3-4 plays a day)
- DirectorJulien TempleStarsMick AvoryDave DaviesRay DaviesMTV Heavy Rotation (3-4 plays a day)
- DirectorDavid RathodStarsSigny ColemanSean HopperHuey LewisVideo promo for Huey Lewis and the News - Heart and Soul from the album Sports.MTV Heavy Rotation (3-4 plays a day)
- DirectorBob GiraldiStarsPaul McCartneyMichael JacksonSonny BarnesPaul McCartney and Michael Jackson star as "Mac and Jac" in the short film/music video for "Say, Say, Say", a track off of McCartney's 1983 album: "Pipes of Peace".MTV Heavy Rotation (3-4 plays a day)
- DirectorChris GabrinStarsJohn MellencampMTV Heavy Rotation (3-4 plays a day)
- DirectorVal GarayStarsMartha DavisThe MotelsMTV Heavy Rotation (3-4 plays a day)