Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever

Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever

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Status

Released

Release Date

May 16, 1983

Runtime

2h 8m

Genres

Music

User Score

82%

Original Title

Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever

Production Companies

Motown Pictures

Director

Don Mischer

Description

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.