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.
Richard Pryor , Adam Ant , Nick Ashford , Cindy Birdsong , Dick Clark , Dennis Edwards , José Feliciano , Melvin Franklin , Marvin Gaye , Berry Gordy
Motown Pictures