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On This Day: May 4, 1980 - America’s Top 10 Premieres on Television

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On This Day: May 4, 1980 - America’s Top 10 Premieres on Television.

On May 4, 1980, America’s Top 10 premiered in syndication, bringing the popular radio countdown format of American Top 40 to television screens across the country. Hosted by the legendary Casey Kasem, the show featured a weekly rundown of the most popular songs in the United States, along with music videos, artist spotlights, and trivia.

The series helped bridge the gap between radio and TV during a time when music videos were just beginning to shape pop culture. With Casey Kasem’s...
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