Yeah, i know it's old news. But in case you didn't know here is the story of TRL's cancellation. I loved that show...
Having helped launched the careers of everyone from Britney Spears to Fall Out Boy, MTV’s TRL (Total Request Live) enjoyed an impressive run on the network that rarely offers a second season to most shows.
In recent years, the network changed to a more reality based format but TRL held fast despite rumors of cancellation.
This time around the rumors turned out to be true as it was just announced yesterday that fans would see the show’s demise sometime in November.
The Beginning: TRL With Carson Daly
In 1997 MTV began running MTV Live, hosted by VJ Toby Amies, featuring celebrity interviews, musical performances and news updates. At the same time a little known host, named Carson Daly was presenting music videos on a show called Total Request. Daly’s show soon caught on with viewers and after one wildly popular summer the powers that be decided to add the element of live television.
This marked the birth of TRL.
TRL Cancelled
In 2007, rumors began to make their rounds about the pending cancellation of the show. Although ratings had sharply declined, reports are confirming the show still had a decent fan base. After various media outlets began reporting on the rumor, MTV stepped up and said that the show would continue to air for “the foreseeable future.”
According to reports, the producers of TRL began trying the hand at different types of web based viewer interaction but were largely unsuccessful. Whispers about the network replacing TRL with another show called YouRL began to circulate. Their plans were thwarted the new show wasn’t received well by their target audience.
TRL then launched into their new season, which would be their last.
On September 15, 2008, it was officially announced that TRL would air its last episode in November.
“TRL debuted in September 1998 and has since been the go-to show for artists, actors, and celebrities promoting their new project,” said the show’s executive producer.
MTV announced that they would air a 2-hour special celebrating the show’s historic run and influence on popular culture for the final episode.
In recent years, the network changed to a more reality based format but TRL held fast despite rumors of cancellation.
This time around the rumors turned out to be true as it was just announced yesterday that fans would see the show’s demise sometime in November.
The Beginning: TRL With Carson Daly
In 1997 MTV began running MTV Live, hosted by VJ Toby Amies, featuring celebrity interviews, musical performances and news updates. At the same time a little known host, named Carson Daly was presenting music videos on a show called Total Request. Daly’s show soon caught on with viewers and after one wildly popular summer the powers that be decided to add the element of live television.
This marked the birth of TRL.
TRL Cancelled
In 2007, rumors began to make their rounds about the pending cancellation of the show. Although ratings had sharply declined, reports are confirming the show still had a decent fan base. After various media outlets began reporting on the rumor, MTV stepped up and said that the show would continue to air for “the foreseeable future.”
According to reports, the producers of TRL began trying the hand at different types of web based viewer interaction but were largely unsuccessful. Whispers about the network replacing TRL with another show called YouRL began to circulate. Their plans were thwarted the new show wasn’t received well by their target audience.
TRL then launched into their new season, which would be their last.
On September 15, 2008, it was officially announced that TRL would air its last episode in November.
“TRL debuted in September 1998 and has since been the go-to show for artists, actors, and celebrities promoting their new project,” said the show’s executive producer.
MTV announced that they would air a 2-hour special celebrating the show’s historic run and influence on popular culture for the final episode.
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