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Readers may be surprised that the VJs were overworked and underpaid throughout their time at the channel. Quinn says she made a "whopping $26K," and often helped the crew when they needed a hand. They put in 14-hour shifts and often felt unappreciated by management, music critics and the press. One compelling tidbit is the VJs' and network executives' different versions of how Michael Jackson originally got on MTV. The authors say when that when the "Billie Jean" video first came out, management resisted playing it because it was too urban and didn't fit into the channel's rock format. When CBS Records finally forced MTV to play it, it opened the door to expanding content, which led to new viewers and innovative programming. "VJ" will evoke nostalgia in readers who remember the '80s. Grateful for their role in the MTV revolution, the authors say when watching it today, they don't recognize the network they helped build. Reality hits like "Jersey Shore" and "Teen Mom" have replaced most of the videos. But MTV is always evolving. As Goodman says, we can blame the network for changing the face of entertainment. "We're the reason you have no attention span. And you can pin reality TV on us too. You're welcome."
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