Hit Parade | Music History and Music Trivia

Introducing History Daily: "The Launch of MTV"

April 24, 2026·17 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Hit Parade is on a brief break, but if you need a daily dose of fascinating stories, check out History Daily. Host Lindsay Graham (the history guy! not the senator!) explores what happened "on this day in history," with a broad mix of politics, sports, technology, medicine, and much more. Chris recommends this episode about the genesis of MTV—including the forgotten role played by a former member of the Monkees. Find History Daily's huge archive of quick-hit history at: https://www.historydaily.com/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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