MTV's forgotten teen drama where Pat Benatar plays a washed-up '80s rocker—yes, really.
Season 1 • Episode 13
LatestLive Through This is a teen drama broadcast on MTV during the 2000–2001 season, though cancelled after only 13 episodes due to poor ratings. The hour-long drama plot involved a fictional 1980s band entitled "The Jackson Decker Band" reuniting for one last comeback tour. Each episode featured original music written by Graham Nash and performed by Pat Benatar. It was the first hour-long drama series to be aired on MTV.
Score
Graham Nash originals performed by actual Pat Benatar.
Production
MTV's first hour drama—ambitious swing, messy landing.
Acting
Jane McGregor anchors the teen chaos with surprising warmth.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This was MTV's failed attempt to clone 'Once and Again' teen appeal while chasing 'Behind the Music' documentary cred—network identity crisis embodied.
Creator Brian Strause later wrote for 'Party of Five'—you can see the DNA of sibling drama that might've flourished given time.
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