Video Soul

Video Soul

infobox television |
show_name = Video Soul
Creator =


caption =
format = Music Video Series
runtime =120 minutes
creator =
starring = Donnie Simpson & Sherry Carter
country = USA
network = BET
first_aired =June 1981
last_aired =September 1996
imdb_id = |

"Video Soul" was a 2-hour long American music video program that aired on BET from 1981 to 1996.

History

Video Soul premiered in June 1981 and was originally a half hour show. It was devoted to helping showcase new R&B/soul recording artists and performers. The show was created after MTV refused to play videos by most African American musicians. Both BET and "Video Soul" served as the place of refuge for new African American musical talent. The expanded 2-hour long Primetime version debuted on June 26, 1983 and aired from 9-11 p.m. Eastern time, Monday through Thursdays. A top 20 countdown aired Friday nights, 9-11 p.m. Eastern Time as well. Throughout the early-mid 1990s, until the show ended, it aired from 8-10 PM eastern time.

Virgil Hemphill was the original first host of the series, dubbing himself as the "Reverend Eldorado". After Hemphill was left the series, Donnie Simpson became the show's most prominent veejay although he joined the show a few years after it premiered. Sherry Carter (who was also hosted BET's "Video LP", a half-hour long video program) and Sheila Banks were the other hosts.

Throughout its run, it was responsible for surprise guests, bringing groups/bands back together, memorable interviews, etc. A number of up-and coming artists had their first interview on Video Soul.

"Video Soul Top-20" aired on Fridays, it showcased the hottest top-20 videos of the week. It would also be known as "The Coca-Cola Video Soul Top-20 Countdown", as Coca-Cola became a sponsor of the show.

"Video Soul By Request" was a two-hour long video block on Saturdays. This edition premiered in mid 1992. It showcased videos that were requested by viewers, who called a 1-900 number to request the video they wanted to hear. Throughout its run, Sherry Carter hosted unseen when she became a host for "Video Soul" in 1992.

Today, "Video Soul" occasionally airs in reruns on BET J. While current BET music video shows are generally geared towards audiences from ages 14-25, "Video Soul" tended to be aimed at a broader audience.

Hosts

*Donnie Simpson (1983-1996)
*Sherry Carter (1992-1996)
*Sheila Banks
*Kenya Moore
*Brett Walker (1994-1996)
*Leslie "Big Lez" Segar (1994-1995)

External links

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