Although it is not widely
recognised, Countdown also had
a strong international
influence, because it was one
of the first TV shows in the
world to promote the regular
use of the music video as a
major part of its programming.
Because of its receptivity to
music videos (something of a
necessity because of the
comparative rari
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Although it is not widely
recognised, Countdown also had
a strong international
influence, because it was one
of the first TV shows in the
world to promote the regular
use of the music video as a
major part of its programming.
Because of its receptivity to
music videos (something of a
necessity because of the
comparative rarity of tours by
overseas acts) Countdown
proved to be instrumental...

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