Michael Jackson: The Legend in the Making

The Paley Center for Media pays tribute the enduring legacy of pop culture icon Michael Jackson by presenting “Michael Jackson: The Legend in the Making” – rare performance footage of the young Michael Jackson and his family. Pulled from the Paley Center’s collection of nearly 150,000 television, radio, and new media programs, these featured performances are from the '70s variety series, "The Jacksons," on CBS, as well as early appearances on "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson" and "The Flip Wilson Show." The Paley Center also holds other pivotal moments of Jackson’s career including his revealing interview with Oprah Winfrey, performances on such shows as "Sonny & Cher," his innovative music videos such as "Thriller," and revolutionary commercials for Nike and Pepsi can also be watched at both locations.