NBC Friday Night Videos Special, Michael Jackson: Around the World
“A journey with Michael Jackson on his first solo world tour.”
Synopsis
This 53-minute television special follows Michael Jackson on the Bad Tour (1987–1988) across Europe, Asia (Japan, Hong Kong, China), Australia, and the United States. Mixing concert highlights, backstage footage, and interview clips, it offers an unfiltered look at the scale and atmosphere of Jackson’s first solo world tour. Originally aired on MTV in a straightforward cut, the NBC broadcast as part of Friday Night Videos included additional hosts and commentary.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Patrick T. Kelly
- Original Title
- NBC Friday Night Videos Special, Michael Jackson: Around the World
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, French, Italian, Japanese, Spanish
- Runtime
- 53m
- Production Studios
- Optimum Productions, No Sleep Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Patrick T. Kelly
Simon Maxwell, Steve Tempia, Roy wolfe
Michael Jackson, Frank DiLeo, Patrick T. Kelly
Department Leadership Roster
Patrick T. Kelly
Producer
Patrick T. Kelly
Director
Simon Maxwell
Editor
Steve Tempia
Editor
Roy wolfe
Editor
Allan Beauman
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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What is NBC Friday Night Videos Special, Michael Jackson: Around the World about?
This 53-minute television special follows Michael Jackson on the Bad Tour (1987–1988) across Europe, Asia (Japan, Hong Kong, China), Australia, and the United States. Mixing concert highlights, backstage footage, and interview clips, it offers an unfiltered look at the scale and atmosphere of Jackson’s first solo world tour. Originally aired on MTV in a straightforward cut, the NBC broadcast as part of Friday Night Videos included additional hosts and commentary.
Who directed NBC Friday Night Videos Special, Michael Jackson: Around the World?
NBC Friday Night Videos Special, Michael Jackson: Around the World was directed by Patrick T. Kelly.
Who stars in NBC Friday Night Videos Special, Michael Jackson: Around the World?
The principal cast of NBC Friday Night Videos Special, Michael Jackson: Around the World includes Michael Jackson.
When was NBC Friday Night Videos Special, Michael Jackson: Around the World released and how long is it?
NBC Friday Night Videos Special, Michael Jackson: Around the World was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 53m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for NBC Friday Night Videos Special, Michael Jackson: Around the World?
NBC Friday Night Videos Special, Michael Jackson: Around the World holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).