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.

Starring:

Michael Jackson, Billy Dee Williams, Howard Hesseman, Stevie Wonder, Richard Pryor, Dick Clark, Diana Ross, Lionel Richie, Tim Reid, Smokey Robinson, Linda Ronstadt, 50 more, Adam Ant, Jackie Jackson, Jermaine Jackson, José Feliciano, Michelle Martin, Marvin Gaye, Dennis Edwards, Mary Wilson, Randy Jackson, John Moschitta Jr., Tito Jackson, Berry Gordy,

Genre:

Documentary, Music, TV Movie