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| Total Request | |
|---|---|
| Presented by | Carson Daly |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Running time | 30-60 minutes |
| Original release | |
| Network | MTV |
| Release | April 6, 1998 (1998-04-06) – September 1998 (1998-09) |
Total Request is an Americanmusic video request show onMTV.
The show debuted in April 1998 as part of a renewed effort by MTV to increase the amount of music programming aired on the network. The show originally debuted as a 30-minute program aired as part of a weeknight programming block that also includedArtist's Cut,Say What?, andRockumentary Remix.[1]Carson Daly served as the host. By May, the show had been expanded to an hour, replacingRockumentary Remix. Each episode consisted of counting down the day's top music video requests received by MTV via phone, email, and a camera set up in Times Square. While the show was based at MTV's studio in Times Square, it was also filmed inSeaside Heights, New Jersey as part of MTV'sSummer Share from May through August 1998. The show last aired in September 1998 and was then merged withMTV Live to formTotal Request Live.
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