When MTV debuted on our cable system in the summer of 1982, they had (it seemed) about 50 videos in their collection.
Yeah, and 46 of them were by Rod Stewart.
MTV premiered on our cable system in the summer of '82, too....It took away KYW-3 from Philly, which aired reruns of "Card Sharks" at 12:30. Imagine my delight when I tune in to see the show and see music videos instead.