Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever
Description
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.
Stars
Richard Pryor, Adam Ant, Nick Ashford, Renaldo Benson, Cindy Birdsong
Runtime
128 minutes
Release Date
May 16, 1983
Rating
8.5/10 (11 votes)