1. A video program pay-per-view system adapted for use with an associated display device, comprising: a video disk player for receiving a digital video disk including one or more pay video programs; a modem for establishing communications with a service provider over a telephone network; an operator control; and a controller in communication with the video disk player, a modem, and operator control, the controller being programmed to perform the following functions: a) select a video program for viewing on the display device in accordance with the operator control, and b) communicate to the service provider that the operator has selected the program for viewing enable payment to the provider.