Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever
1983/05/16 • Released • English
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.
Director : Don Mischer
Casts
Richard Pryor
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Adam Ant
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Nick Ashford
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Cindy Birdsong
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Dick Clark
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Dennis Edwards
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José Feliciano
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Melvin Franklin
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Marvin Gaye
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Berry Gordy
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Howard Hesseman
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Jermaine Jackson
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Marlon Jackson
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Michael Jackson
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Rick James
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John Moschitta Jr.
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Martha Reeves
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Tim Reid
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Lionel Richie
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Smokey Robinson
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Linda Ronstadt
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Diana Ross
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Valerie Simpson
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Billy Dee Williams
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Mary Wilson
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Stevie Wonder
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Randy Jackson
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Tito Jackson
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Jackie Jackson
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Lamont Dozier
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Eddie Holland
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Brian Holland
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Otis Williams
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Levi Stubbs
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