Friday, August 29, 2008

Week of Aug. 29: Remembering the Jackson 5

Today is Michael Jackson's 50th birthday. Oh, it should have been so different......He has turned into a living, walking tragedy of what happens when you don't get to be a child, or get to live a normal life.

What makes it more tragic is the unquestionable singing and dancing talent he has. Here's a look back at a 1971 Jackson 5 television special, "Goin' Back To Indiana." That's Bill Cosby (resembling Groucho Marx) at the beginning, with Tom Smothers sneaking in:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6DYgf_Cl59o

See you next week. Don't know about a happy birthday for Michael, but happy viewing for lovers of classic television.

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