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Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever

2h 8m1983Don Mischer
IMDb: 8.9/10
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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.

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What is Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever (1983) about?

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…

Who stars in Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever?

Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever stars Richard Pryor (Self), Adam Ant (Self), Nick Ashford (Self), Renaldo Benson (Self), Cindy Birdsong (Self). The film was directed by Don Mischer.

How long is Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever?

Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1983. It is rated N/A.

Is Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever worth watching?

Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever holds an IMDb rating of 8.9/10. Fans of Music, Documentary, TV Movie are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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