Pirate TV

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This article is about the MTV television programme. For the concept in broadcasting, see Pirate television.

Pirate TV was a show on MTV that premiered January 26, 1990. Set on a boat that beamed illegal television signals, Pirate TV consisted of skits and parodies of commercials and television programs, including Rastapiece Theater, a takeoff of Masterpiece Theatre with a dreadlocked, patois-speaking host, and "Reejok" (jockstraps with inflatable pouches, a la Reebok's "Pump" sneaker, popular at the time). It was co-created by Dave Kolin and Steve Kerper.

The crew of the boat were played by Richard Goteri ("Tony"), Boyd Hale (himself), Spruce Henry (himself), and Gena Rositano (herself).

"Pirate TV" is also the name given to a special channel on Dish Network. The channel is accessible only to viewers using illegally modified receivers, and consists solely of a tape loop confirming that the connection is illegal, followed by an offering of amnesty to illegal viewers if they call a special toll-free number and subscribe to the service legally.


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