Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever

United States of America

• 1983-05-16(US)
• ▪

  Music,

  Documentary,

  TV Movie
• ▪ 2h-8m

no tagline

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.

• Buz KohanProducer

  Buz KohanWriter

  Suzanne de PasseExecutive Producer

  Suzanne de PasseWriter

  Suzanne CottonProducer

  Don MischerProducer