Synopsis
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.
Ratings
TMDB
8.5Technical team
Don Mischer Directing
Buz Kohan Writing
Suzanne de Passe Writing
Ruth Adkins Robinson Writing
Buz Kohan Producing
Suzanne Cotton Producing
Don Mischer Producing
Suzanne de Passe Executive Producing
Production
Motown Pictures