Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever

1983

2h 8m

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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.

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Writers

Buz Kohan(writer by)
Suzanne de Passe(writer by)

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Release date

May 16, 1983 (United States)

Country of origin

United States of America

Language

English

Production company

Motown Pictures

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