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Video LP[1] is a half-hour, live viewer call-in program that debuted on September 1, 1986 onBET (whenVideo Soul andVideo Vibrations were expanded). It primarily showcased R&B/Soul and Hip-Hop music videos. The original hostess was Robin Breedon, but the most well-known host was Sherry Carter from 1989 until 1992, when she moved on to co-hostVideo Soul from 1992–1996).Madelyne Woods also served as hostess for a short time.[2]
The primary format of the live show was Carter introducing a theme for the show in the intro. Throughout the rest of the episode, videos were played that related to the theme, and Carter would typically take viewer calls to get their opinions on the music that was featured. Themes included:
One aspect ofVideo LP to which viewers always looked forward was the outfit that Carter or Woods wore during an episode. This was definitely one of the few shows on BET where the fashion sense of the hostess / wardrobe stylist was prominent.
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