Pirate TV - Definition and Overview

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 Deborah H. Liebling.

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