Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever

Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever

8.5 /10 11 votes
May 16, 1983 2h 8m Released

Storyline

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.

Key Information

Director Don Mischer
Writers Buz Kohan, Suzanne de Passe
Studio Motown Pictures
Rating 8.5/10
Language EN

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Cast & Crew

Richard Pryor

Richard Pryor

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Adam Ant

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Nick Ashford

Nick Ashford

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Renaldo Benson

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Cindy Birdsong

Cindy Birdsong

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Dick Clark

Dick Clark

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Bunny DeBarge

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El 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

Dennis Edwards

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Frequently Asked Questions

Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever was released on May 16, 1983.

The runtime of Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever is 2h 8m.

Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever is a Music, Documentary, TV Movie movie.

Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever has a rating of 8.5 out of 10 on TMDB.

Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever was directed by Don Mischer.

The main cast of Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever includes Richard Pryor, Adam Ant, Nick Ashford.

Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever is originally in English.