Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever (1983)
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.
Director: Don Mischer
Genre: Music, Documentary, TV Movie
Runtime: 128 min
Release Date: May 16, 1983
Cast
- Richard Pryor - Self
- Adam Ant - Self
- Nick Ashford - Self
- Renaldo Benson - Self
- Cindy Birdsong - Self
- Dick Clark - Self
- Bunny DeBarge - Self
- El DeBarge - Self
- James DeBarge - Self
- Mark DeBarge - Self
Screenplay
Editing: Danny White
Production: Motown Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Music Festivals and Shared Euphoria
Keywords
concert film
More Films by Director: Don Mischer
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever about?
- 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.
- Who directed Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever?
- Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever was directed by Don Mischer.
- Who stars in Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever?
- Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever stars Richard Pryor, Adam Ant, Nick Ashford, Renaldo Benson, Cindy Birdsong, Dick Clark.
- How long is Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever?
- Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever has a runtime of 2h 8m (128 minutes).
- What genre is Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever?
- Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever is a Music, Documentary, TV Movie film.
- Where was Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever produced?
- Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever?
- The themes of Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever include: Music Festivals and Shared Euphoria.