Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever (1983)

8.7 May 16, 1983 2h 8m Released
MusicDocumentaryTV Movie

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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Cast

  • Richard Pryor

    Richard Pryor

    Self

  • Adam Ant

    Adam Ant

    Self

  • Nick Ashford

    Nick Ashford

    Self

  • Renaldo Benson

    Renaldo Benson

    Self

  • Cindy Birdsong

    Cindy Birdsong

    Self

  • Dick Clark

    Dick Clark

    Self

  • Bunny DeBarge

    Bunny DeBarge

    Self

  • El DeBarge

    El DeBarge

    Self

  • James DeBarge

    James DeBarge

    Self

  • Mark DeBarge

    Mark DeBarge

    Self

  • Randy DeBarge

    Randy DeBarge

    Self

  • Dennis Edwards

    Dennis Edwards

    Self

  • Abdul 'Duke' Fakir

    Abdul 'Duke' Fakir

    Self

  • José Feliciano

    José Feliciano

    Self

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