MTV Video Music Awards Season 6 Episode 1 6th Annual MTV Video Music Awards

On September 9, 1989, MTV aired the 6th Annual Video Music Awards from the Universal Amphitheatre in Los Angeles, California. The show was hosted by comedian Arsenio Hall, who kicked off the night with an energetic dance number.

The show opened with a performance by Madonna, who sang "Express Yourself" while dressed in a black and gold corset and thigh-high boots. The performance included a dance routine with several male dancers, as well as video clips from the song's music video.

Other notable performances from the night included a rendition of "Right Here Waiting" by Richard Marx, as well as a medley of songs by Paula Abdul, including "Straight Up," "Cold Hearted," and "Forever Your Girl." Abdul's performance included a number of dancers and costume changes, and ended with the singer being lifted into the air on a platform.

In addition to performances, the night's awards were handed out, with Janet Jackson taking home several of the night's top honors. Jackson won Video of the Year for "Miss You Much," as well as Best Choreography and Best Female Video. Other winners included Bon Jovi for Best Rock Video and Tom Petty for Best Male Video.

The show also included several comedic bits, including a segment where Hall pretended to be Michael Jackson while performing "Beat It," complete with a sequined glove and white jacket.

Overall, the 6th Annual MTV Video Music Awards was a night of memorable performances, surprising wins, and plenty of laughs.