Television special taped before a live studio audience at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium in Pasadena, California on March 25, 1983, and broadcast on NBC on May 16. Highlights include Michael Jackson's performance of "Billie Jean", a Temptations/Four Tops "battle of the bands", Marvin Gaye's inspired speech about black music history and his memorable performance of "What's Going On", and a Jackson 5 reunion. This performance is noted for Michael Jackson debuting his signature moonwalk.
Cast: Richard Pryor · Adam Ant · Nick Ashford · Renaldo Benson · Cindy Birdsong
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Original Title
Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever
Original Language
English
Production Country
United States
Release Date
05/16/1983
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Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever
1983·128 min
Television special taped before a live studio audience at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium in Pasadena, California on March 25, 1983, and broadcast on NBC on May 16. Highlights include Michael Jackson's performance of "Billie Jean", a Temptations/Four Tops "battle of the bands", Marvin Gaye's inspired speech about black music history and his memorable performance of "What's Going On", and a Jackson 5 reunion. This performance is noted for Michael Jackson debuting his signature moonwalk.
Cast: Richard Pryor · Adam Ant · Nick Ashford · Renaldo Benson · Cindy Birdsong