Andy Warhol Had A Show On MTV

It makes sense that Andy Warhol had a show on MTV during the station's early years... but we've never heard of it until now! Fimoculous did some digging and found a few clips, circa 1987, from his program, which was called "15 Minutes." Guests included Frank Zappa, Kevin Killon, Debbie Harry, Pee-wee Herman, John Waters, William Burroughs, and even a young Courtney Love. It's not all star power, though — there's even a piece by Risa Dickstein about the world of Manhattan's mounted police.

See more clips here. This was just one of Andy's shows, however — he also hosted Andy Warhol's Fashion and Andy Warhol's TV, both cable access programs.

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By Jen Carlson in Arts and Events on January 18, 2010 3:40 PM

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greekscholar

the moma used to screen these once in a while. they were just as boring as his films.

Neverhaditsogood

You read these Gothamist comments. You see what used to exist in the city however small and you wonder exactly who are the cities parasites. Or more like: when did the parasites take over?

Snowdriftd

This clip took me to a spam page - please double-check the link is safe.

potsmoker

youve never heard of it because you werent even born until after 1987. warhol tv, seen it been there done that, thats cuz im a real b&r new yorker...

now go back to ohio you can telecommute for gothamist,

ever heard of a place called CBGB's? look that up.

nyc wasnt always glass condos and $6 coffees, it was always more interesting before you people moved here and ruined it.