Acting
Archival music performances and contemporary interviews cover some of the history of Motown Records and Productions.
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.
Rock-n-roll promoter Alan Freed holds a talent search to develop a new rock star, then must find the elusive, mystery contestant (Jimmy Clanton) who doesn't know he has won.
Teenage Dori can't convince her father to buy her a gown so she decides to get the money together herself in time for the prom.
Recorded at the Desert Inn in Las Vegas in July 1992, Smokey Robinson Live showcases one of Motown s greatest talents. Credited as being the greatest living poet by Bob Dylan, Smokey has recorded and written numerous hits for a host of artists including The Temptations and Marvin Gaye. In this intimate concert Smokey Robinson performs his UK number one hits Tears of a Clown and Being With You together with his trademark romantic ballads and up-tempo party tunes.
