For the “American Life” video, Madonna assembled a team of trusted ... be looking at the final stages of a long career.” MTV devoted heavy coverage to the video in the six weeks running ...

After enlisting NBC producer Don Ohlmeyer, the VMAs came to life ... the American flag to the MTV flag.” Really, though, the night’s biggest winner was the future Queen of Pop — Madonna ...

After much back and forth with MTV, a highly-neutered version ... from a truly singular period, both in Madonna’s career and in American life. Mirwais (music producer): The original demo was ...