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1983

Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever

Directed by Don Mischer

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.

Duration

2h 8m

Released

May 16, 1983

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Cast61

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

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