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MTV Unplugged

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A staple of MTV's programming lineup in the 1990s, "Unplugged" features popular artists performing acoustic -- or unplugged -- versions of some of their biggest hits, offering their fans a chance to experience favorite tunes in a new way. Name recognition isn't in short supply on the show as many of the era's biggest musical acts made their way through the "Unplugged" studio over the years, with a roster that includes Paul McCartney, Mariah Carey, Eric Clapton, Bruce Springsteen and Nirvana. A number of the performances were subsequently released as live albums, in some cases earning Grammy Awards for the artists.
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Season 1 Nov 1989 Details Season 2 Mar 1991 Details Season 3 Mar 1992 Details Season 4 Feb 1993 Details Season 5 Feb 1994 Details Season 7 Apr 1996 Details Season 8 Jun 1997 Details Season 9 Feb 1998 Details Season 10 May 2001 Details Season 11 Apr 2002 Details Season 12 Jul 2005 Details Season 13 Aug 2006 Details Season 14 Apr 2007 Details Season 15 Mar 2008 Details Season 16 Jun 2009 Details Season 17 Dec 2023 Details Season 18 Mar 2011 Details Season 19 Apr 2012 Details Season 20 Jan 2014 Details Season 21 Aug 2015 Details Season 22 Jun 2017 Details Season 23 May 2018 Details

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Jim Burns

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Robert Small

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Synopsis A staple of MTV's programming lineup in the 1990s, "Unplugged" features popular artists performing acoustic -- or unplugged -- versions of some of their biggest hits, offering their fans a chance to experience favorite tunes in a new way. Name recognition isn't in short supply on the show as many of the era's biggest musical acts made their way through the "Unplugged" studio over the years, with a roster that includes Paul McCartney, Mariah Carey, Eric Clapton, Bruce Springsteen and Nirvana. A number of the performances were subsequently released as live albums, in some cases earning Grammy Awards for the artists.
Creator
Jim Burns, Robert Small
Network
MTV
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Music
Original Language
English
Release Date
Nov 26, 1989