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Michael Jackson Premiered The Moonwalk On TV In 1983
May 17, 2021
Michael Jackson performs "Billie Jean" and premieres the moonwalk on television during Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever. The show was taped March 25, 1983 and aired May 16 on NBC-TV.

This month in 1983, MOTOWN 25: YESTERDAY, TODAY, FOREVER aired on NBC to an estimated audience of 47 million. The premiere featured Michael’s Emmy-nominated performance of “Billie Jean” and his show-stopping television premiere of the moonwalk. 



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