Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever

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.

Cast

Richard Pryor

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Adam Ant

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Nick Ashford

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Renaldo Benson

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Cindy Birdsong

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Dick Clark

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Bunny DeBarge

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James DeBarge

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Mark DeBarge

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Randy DeBarge

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Dennis Edwards

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