Michael Jackson: The Legend Continues
Synopsis
This 53-minute television special retraces Michael Jackson’s rise from child prodigy with the Jackson 5 to global superstar of the 1980s. Combining rare archive footage, music video excerpts, concert clips, and interviews with collaborators, it showcases the milestones of his career up to the Bad era. Narrated in documentary style, the program highlights Jackson’s artistic evolution, humanitarian work, and cultural impact. Originally broadcast on television in 1988 and later released on VHS, it serves as both a career retrospective and a portrait of his enduring influence on pop music and entertainment.
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Michael Jackson
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James Earl Jones
Narrator (voice)
Dick Clark
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Sammy Davis Jr.
Self
Katharine Hepburn
Self
Yoko Ono
Self
Hermes Pan
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Suzanne de Passe
Self
Marlon Jackson
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Quincy Jones
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Gene Kelly
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Cyndi Lauper
Self
Sean Ono Lennon
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Sophia Loren
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Smokey Robinson
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Martin Scorsese
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Elizabeth Taylor
Self
Tommy Chong
Self
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 2, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Patrick T. Kelly
- Original Score
- Bruce Miller
- Original Title
- Michael Jackson: The Legend Continues
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 53m
- Production Studios
- Optimum Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Patrick T. Kelly
Bruce Miller
Michael Jackson, George Paige, Suzanne de Passe
Department Leadership Roster
Patrick T. Kelly
Director
George Paige
Producer
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What is Michael Jackson: The Legend Continues about?
This 53-minute television special retraces Michael Jackson’s rise from child prodigy with the Jackson 5 to global superstar of the 1980s. Combining rare archive footage, music video excerpts, concert clips, and interviews with collaborators, it showcases the milestones of his career up to the Bad era. Narrated in documentary style, the program highlights Jackson’s artistic evolution, humanitarian work, and cultural impact. Originally broadcast on television in 1988 and later released on VHS, it serves as both a career retrospective and a portrait of his enduring influence on pop music and entertainment.
Who directed Michael Jackson: The Legend Continues?
Michael Jackson: The Legend Continues was directed by Patrick T. Kelly.
Who stars in Michael Jackson: The Legend Continues?
The principal cast of Michael Jackson: The Legend Continues includes Michael Jackson, James Earl Jones, Dick Clark, Sammy Davis Jr., Katharine Hepburn.
When was Michael Jackson: The Legend Continues released and how long is it?
Michael Jackson: The Legend Continues was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 53m.
Who composed the musical score for Michael Jackson: The Legend Continues?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Michael Jackson: The Legend Continues was composed by Bruce Miller.