MTV Video Music Awards 1984
What is MTV Video Music Awards?
The MTV Video Music Awards is an annual award ceremony presented by MTV to honor the best in the music video medium. The inaugural ceremony took place on September 14, 1984, at the Radio City Music Hall in New York City, and was hosted by Dan Aykroyd and Bette Midler.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1984
- Status
- Returning Series
- Episodes
- 42
- Runtime
- 180 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 14, 1984
- Last aired
- Sep 7, 2025
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- CBS, MTV
- Genres
- Documentary
- Updated
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The MTV Video Music Awards is an annual award ceremony presented by MTV to honor the best in the music video medium. The inaugural ceremony took place on September 14, 1984, at the Radio City Music Hall in New York City, and was hosted by Dan Aykroyd and Bette Midler. The show honored the best music videos released between May 2, 1983, and May 2, 1984. Herbie Hancock was the night's biggest winner, taking home multiple awards. The ceremony was directed by Edd Griles and featured a number of notable performers and presenters. The event marked the beginning of the MTV Video Music Awards, which would go on to become a major annual event in the music industry. The 1984 ceremony was aired live and featured performances by various artists, including ZZ Top, the Go-Go's, and Rod Stewart.
Should you watch it?
“The inaugural MTV Video Music Awards ceremony celebrates the standout music videos of the early eighties.”
- features inaugural award presentations
- hosted by Dan Aykroyd and Bette Midler
- captures music industry history
- focuses on a specific historical period
- limited to music video media
Watch it if you are interested in the origins of the MTV Video Music Awards ceremony.
This program is a live music industry award ceremony.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 1 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 1st Annual MTV Video Music Awards Sep 14, 1984
Season 2 · 1 episodes
- E1 2nd Annual MTV Video Music Awards Sep 13, 1985
Season 3 · 1 episodes
- E1 3nd Annual MTV Video Music Awards Sep 5, 1986
Season 4 · 1 episodes
- E1 4th Annual MTV Video Music Awards Sep 11, 1987
Season 5 · 1 episodes
- E1 5th Annual MTV Video Music Awards Sep 7, 1988
Frequently asked questions
When did the 1984 MTV Video Music Awards air?
The ceremony aired live on September 14, 1984.
Who hosted the first MTV Video Music Awards?
The show was hosted by Dan Aykroyd and Bette Midler.
What time period did the awards cover?
The ceremony honored music videos released between May 2, 1983 and May 2, 1984.
Is this the first MTV Video Music Awards show?
Yes, this was the inaugural ceremony.
Who directed the 1984 broadcast?
The 1984 MTV Video Music Awards was directed by Edd Griles.