Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever (1983)

8.7/10 • 128 min • 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

Adam Ant

Nick Ashford

Cindy Birdsong

Dick Clark

Self

Dennis Edwards

José Feliciano

Melvin Franklin

Marvin Gaye

Berry Gordy

Howard Hesseman

Jermaine Jackson

Marlon Jackson

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