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Poster for Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever

Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever (1983)

★ 8.5/10 128 min Music, Documentary, TV Movie United States English
Director: Don Mischer
Streaming: Not available

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.

Top Cast

Richard Pryor
Richard Pryor Self
Adam Ant Self
Nick Ashford
Nick Ashford Self
Renaldo Benson Self
Cindy Birdsong
Cindy Birdsong Self
Dick Clark
Dick Clark Self
Bunny DeBarge Self
El DeBarge Self

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