Rating: - Ladysmith Black Mambazo stole the show
I remember America's most stellar talents showing their best stuff at this, perhaps the greatest soul special ever. From Michael Jackson to Marvin Gaye to Smokey Robinson -- all the greats were there and ... Read More
Rating: - Patti Takes Over
I've most enjoyed the parts with Patti Labelle singing two songs with The New Jersey Mass Choir. I really liked when Dianna Ross asked for somebody to help her sing and the end of the show and Patti Labelle ... Read More
Rating: - Not just music................but music history!
I had the pleasure of watching this incredible program when it originally aired on NBC (May 16, 1983). Like cheese and fine wine, it gets better with age. Great sets by Stevie Wonder, Four Tops/Temptations, Lionel ... Read More
Rating: - OMG!!!! No other words needed!
I am only 21 years old. I was born the year this was aired on tv and saw it at least 7-10 years later. From that day on I was a Motown music fanatic!!!!!!! I also became a Michael fan that day. Even though Motown ... Read More
Rating: - Brilliance Collecting Dust?
How is it possible that this is not out on DVD yet? It was one of the highest rated events in television history. Not just Michael Jackson, who is deservedly the most remembered part of the show, but the late Marvin Gaye, ... Read More