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| Friday Night Videos | |
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 Graphic from Friday Night Videos intro, used from 1983 to 1990 | |
| Also known as | Friday Night (1994-2000) Late Friday (2001-02) |
| Created by | Dick Ebersol |
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| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
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| Running time | 90 minutes (1983–1987) 60 minutes (1987–2002) |
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| Network | NBC |
| Release | July 29, 1983 – May 24, 2002 |
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Friday Night Videos is an American music video/variety program that aired from July 29, 1983, to May 24, 2002, on NBC. Originally developed as an attempt by the network to capitalize on the emerging popularity of music videos, which had been brought into the mainstream by MTV during the early 1980s,[1] the program shifted over to a general music focus in 1990, mixing in live music performances alongside the video showcases. Upon being retitled Friday Night in 1994, its format was expanded to incorporate a variety of entertainment content to supplement, and eventually surpass, the music videos. The program evolved into its final format in 2001 under the title Late Friday, removing the music and feature segments and becoming dedicated solely to showcasing new stand-up comedy talent.[2]
- ^ Brooks, Tim; Marsh, Earle F. (October 17, 2007). The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network and Cable TV Shows, 1946-Present (9 ed.). Ballantine Books. p. 505. ISBN 978-0-345-49773-4.
- ^ Brooks, Tim; Marsh, Earle F. (June 24, 2009). The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network and Cable TV Shows, 1946-Present. ISBN 9780307483201.