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Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever

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8.1/10 • 7

1983-05-16 • 2h 8m

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.

Directors
Don Mischer
Writters
Ruth Adkins Robinson, Buz Kohan, Suzanne de Passe
Editors
Ruth Adkins Robinson, Buz Kohan, Suzanne de Passe, Danny White

Top Billed Cast

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  1. Richard Pryor

    Richard Pryor

    Self - Host

  2. Adam Ant

    Adam Ant

    Self

  3. Nick Ashford

    Nick Ashford

    Self

  4. Renaldo Benson

    Renaldo Benson

    Self

  5. Cindy Birdsong

    Cindy Birdsong

    Self

  6. Dick Clark

    Dick Clark

    Self

  7. Bunny DeBarge

    Bunny DeBarge

    Self

  8. El DeBarge

    El DeBarge

    Self

  9. James DeBarge

    James DeBarge

    Self

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    Status
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    Original Language
    English
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    Keywords
    concert film