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Jim Shearer Q&A
March 29, 2007
The realest and most legit former MTV VJ this side of anywhere, Jim Shearer, took time in 2007 to sit down with The 120 Minutes Archive and answer questions straight from our contributors. Inside this compilation of his answers, you’ll find out what he had to say about a number of topics related to music and MTV.
Exit Interview
June 2, 2003
After 17 years of operation, the cult-classic music-video series, 120 Minutes, closed up shop for good. For the final episode, MTV2 brought back former hosts Dave Kendall and Matt Pinfield. After the cameras were turned off, Jim Shearer corralled Dave and Matt and talked with them about the legacy they left behind.
Series Finale Video
May 4, 2003
The final episode of 120 Minutes from its original 17-year run aired on MTV2 the night of Sunday, May 4, 2003, from 1 a.m. until 3 a.m. ET. Jim Shearer hosted; he was joined by two former 120 Minutes hosts, Dave Kendall and Matt Pinfield.
About 120 Minutes
April 18, 2003
120 Minutes was, in various formats, MTV’s premier alternative music video series in the United States. The program originally aired on MTV from 1986 to 2000, then on MTV2 from 2001 to 2003, when MTV2 replaced it with its one-time successor, Subterranean. In 2011, MTV2 resurrected the program briefly as 120 Minutes with Matt Pinfield. Here, we outline the full history of the long-running series.
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About The ArchiveLet's get meta: about us, FAQ, press we’ve received, and contact info.
About 120 MinutesThe original series aired from 1986 to 2003. Read the entire history.
Exit InterviewJim Shearer’s full conversation with Dave Kendall and Matt Pinfield.
Series Finale VideoWatch the special episode that sent off the original series in 2003.
Jim Shearer Q&AWe talked to the former host about the evolution of music and MTV.