concert film

Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever (1983)

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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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Don Mischer
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    Self Richard Pryor
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    Self Adam Ant
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    Self Nick Ashford
  • Profile picture of Cindy Birdsong
    Self Cindy Birdsong
  • Profile picture of Dick Clark
    Self Dick Clark
  • Profile picture of Dennis Edwards
    Self Dennis Edwards
  • Profile picture of José Feliciano
    Self José Feliciano
  • Profile picture of Melvin Franklin
    Self Melvin Franklin

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Keywords

  • concert film