Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever(1983)

85

2h 8m

  • Music,
  • Documentary,
  • TV Movie

Overview

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

    Richard Pryor

    Self

  • Adam Ant

    Adam Ant

    Self

  • Nick Ashford

    Nick Ashford

    Self

  • Cindy Birdsong

    Cindy Birdsong

    Self

  • Dick Clark

    Dick Clark

    Self

  • Dennis Edwards

    Dennis Edwards

    Self

  • José Feliciano

    José Feliciano

    Self

  • Melvin Franklin

    Melvin Franklin

    Self

  • Marvin Gaye

    Marvin Gaye

    Self

  • Berry Gordy

    Berry Gordy

    Self

  • Howard Hesseman

    Howard Hesseman

    Self

  • Jermaine Jackson

    Jermaine Jackson

    Self

  • Marlon Jackson

    Marlon Jackson

    Self

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    Status

    Released (May 16, 1983)

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