
Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever
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.
MusicDocumentaryTV Movie
Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever
Rating
8.4/10
Release Date
1983-05-16
Runtime
128 minutes
Status
Released
Cast
Videos
Production Companies
Motown Pictures