VMAS: Host Rewind

Comedienne Roseanne Barr made VMA history by being the first female to host an entire show in 1994 and also marked the beginning of "trailer park chic." (MTV)
At the 10th Anniversary of the VMAs, MTV took a break from the realm of comedians and chose chiseled actor Christian Slater to do the job. And boy, did he do it well. (MTV)
"SNL" star Dana Carvey wowed audiences with his dead-on impersonations and hilarious one-liners at the 1992 VMAs. (MTV)
From 1988 to 1991, comedian Arsenio Hall dominated the VMA stage with his non-stop jokes and endless rainbow of colorful suits. (MTV)Dweezil Zappa and the other MTV VJs settled down in Los Angeles to host the 1987 VMAs for a star-studded night. (MTV)

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At the 10th Anniversary of the VMAs, MTV took a break from the realm of comedians and chose chiseled actor Christian Slater to do the job. And boy, did he do it well. (MTV)

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