He's a 12-year-old superstar with thousands of people shrieking and screaming. The hurt was so ingrained in each of these men, in fact, that neither of them were willingor ableto accept what had happened to them until they had sons of their own. But Reed cleared up one important thing: Neither Robson nor Safechuck were paid to be a part of Leaving Neverland. Then moved back. You're looking at a person who is almost translucent.". Never had a celebrity provoked so much fascination or so many utterly bizarre headlines. JACKSON: I'll be performing the songs my fans want to hear. An extended version of the special will also be available on Oprahs SuperSoul Conversations podcast starting Sunday, March 10. ORTEGA: It was awesome to watch him. Michael Jackson Talks to. NORRIS: From the iconic look to the moonwalk to the glove, the red jacket and the zippers and glasses and the white socks. UNIDENTIFIED MALE: I think he spent a lot of internal time reflecting on who he was, where he'd been. LEMON: In 1986, a photograph of Michael asleep in an anti-aging chamber rocked the tabloids. In 1994, Michael married Lisa Marie Presley. Thats why Im always surrounded by children now., After addressing how Michael felt going from an adorable child prodigy to a teenager, Winfrey laid the groundwork to address the singers controversial physical appearance; by then, the grown man had a pale complexion, a narrow, pointed nose, a Kirk Douglas-like dimple in his chin and he wore copious white makeup on his face. LEMON: That documentary triggered bombshell news that thrust the fated pop star back into the spotlight. Of course, in all other meetings there were a whole entourage present. There is not a single thing or person in popular culture that is worth not protecting and believing our children. According to television analyst Borja Tern, Oprah really knows how to create an atmosphere. LEMON: All silent at age 50. LEMON: Brian Monroe sat down with Michael Jackson in September 2007 for "Ebony Magazine." I try not to look in the mirror too much, Im never happy with what I see., The interview was visually powerful; one could almost enjoy watching it on mute. During the interview, Oprah got a private lesson in the signature move. On the day after his death, Presley wrote on her blog that Jackson always thought he'd die early like her father. UNIDENTIFIED FEMALE: Love you, Mike! (BEGIN VIDEOTAPE) (MUSIC PLAYING, "I'LL BE THERE") UNIDENTIFIED MALE: When I first saw him I was amazed at his talent that just continued on. HARVEY: Those tests we anticipate will take approximately four to six additional weeks. She was 96-years-old. It was in the same league as David Frosts interview with Richard Nixon in 1977, Barbara Walters interview with Monica Lewinsky in 1999 and, outside the United States, Martin Bashirs interview with Princess Diana in 1995. There are no reviews yet. We're going to sleep. He's trying to not affect the legal proceedings in any way. Oprah Interviews Michael Jackson Accusers, Leaving Neverland Documentary Finally Convinced Me to Let Go of Michael Jackson, 30 Happy Songs to Play When You Want to Feel Good, Racial Bias in Healthcare Is a National Epidemic. LEMON: Author and self-proclaimed psychic Uri Geller was a friend of Jackson's. He made me rehearse too much. Addeddate 2021-07-25 18:28:55 Closed captioning no Color color Identifier okra-interviews-michael-jackson-1993 And I said, Mr. Gordy, you just have to see these kids. TOURE: Every few months you would see him, and you'd go, whoa, you're looking weird, dude. The unprecedented live event drew a worldwide audience of 90 million people. In February, he received the Living Legend Award at the Grammys, an honor bestowed intermittently on the likes of Frank Sinatra and Aretha Franklin, which Jackson received at the age of 34. I knew it wouldn't look right. Watch full episodes and live stream OWN whenever and wherever you want. DEEPAK CHOPRA, SPIRITUAL ADVISER: I said, Michael, you don't need these drugs for that. LEMON: Bahrain and back again. BRAFMAN: He always appeared to either be in pain or walking with pain. Special effects? Where there is smoke, there is fire. As Jackson's marriage began to crumble, so did his career. It cost him around 10 million dollars to keep that up at its peak. We may earn commission from the links on this page. They performed as if they had been performing for years. He wasn't touring. Also, two moving vans showed up today at the rented L.A. home where Jackson apparently collapsed. RODNEY JENKINS, MUSIC PRODUCER: He created things that we've never seen before, visually, in music. The interview [ edit] LEMON: Thomas Mesereau was Jackson's lead defense attorney, walking Jackson into the courtroom nearly every day. He was sobbing. LEMON: It was 1984 when Jackson was making this Pepsi commercial and his hair caught fire. My "CNN Presents: Man in The Mirror" continues. LEMON: Ben Brockman was one of Jackson's attorneys. Nobody ever talks about that, but it takes you aback at first. In 1993, Winfrey was personally invited to Michael Jackson's Neverland Ranch for an interview with the notoriously private star. "Leaving Neverland" debuts Sunday, March 3 at 8 PM EST on HBO. Media mogul Suzanne de Passe was there at the beginning. LEMON: And his beloved Neverland was toxic asset number one. Jackson had never responded to anything, except through his songs. That's all tonight at 10:00 p.m. Eastern, right here on CNN, live from Los Angeles. They were tremendous. There's a flash behind him, and his hair catches on fire. Michael Jackson and Brooke Shields at the 1993 Grammy Awards, a few days after the interview with Oprah Winfrey. LEMON: R&B superstar Usher. Success at such a cost left Jackson with conflicted feelings for his father. When we continue, chimps, oxygen chambers, the elephant man's bones -- Michael Jackson's bizarre behavior. TOURE: So he's doing the moonwalk. And I was -- and I kept saying, I just hope he gets a physical trainer, someone to really work him out, to make sure he's healthy and prepared. With all of the pieces and details put together chronologically across four hours, Leaving Neverland brings to life a man who groomed his victims psychologically into simultaneously loving him and fearing him so steadfastly that they never accepted that they were abused themselvesmuch less wanted to tell anyone about it. Almost all of the most watched TV interviews are from the United States, except one from BBC One. In 1987, his interest in the elephant man's bones, Bubbles the chimp, Liz Taylor, and an array of strange disguises set tongues wagging. This is a guy 40 years old who has literally done everything that you can think of, but still hungry enough to say, I want to create an instrument. CRAIG HARVEY, CORONER'S SPOKESMAN: We know he was taking some prescription medications. Our editors handpick the products that we feature. Tern claims the visual aspect very subtly [drew] Michael Jacksons personality, that outdated mogul thing. It was the kind of attention and screams he was accustomed to. And to be completely honest, I also had a little bit of that "let's not bring the Black man down" in my own mentality. You think about what the it factor is, that's what he had. BOTEACH: He did say to me that he was once on an airplane, and his father said to him, you know, your nose isn't nice, or something like that. One of the first venues, the auditorium of Roosevelt High. I mean, you couldn't stop them. CASTRO: He just wanted to give the world the impression he was like this mysterious, kind of enigmatic figure. Michael, a fiercely private entertainer, had refused to give an interview for 14 years. That right there, that will never be replaced. LEMON: But Jackson was born to perform, and the show must go on. An Objective View of Michael Jackson Interview Transcripts Michael Jackson, Lisa Marie Presley interview with Diane Sawyer Transcript 22nd January 1995 Diane Sawyer: And with me of course, Michael Jackson and Lisa Marie Presley. JACKSON: Let's face it. More "CNN Presents: The Man in The Mirror" in just a moment. He gave the world his heart and soul through his music. Record producer Ronnie Jerkins worked with Jackson. DE PASSE: I was asked to come to see this group. Meantime, members of Iran's government-linked militia are reportedly raiding homes and beating suspected protesters, who are believed to be taking part in nightly anti-government chants from Tehran roofs. PETER CASTRO, ASSISTANT MANAGING EDITOR, "PEOPLE" MAGAZINE: He's on the set, and he's descending a staircase. Less than a year later, Jackson made headlines again when he married Lisa Marie Presley, the 26-year-old daughter of Elvis. CHOPRA: It was the thing that caused his cardiac arrest. to Oprah" February 10, 1993: ABC: 2 The Duke and Duchess of Sussex: Oprah Winfrey 49 . Coincidentally, fans were wondering about Michael's much lighter skin tone, from black to white. In an exclusive interview, Murray's attorney tells CNN his client is upset over Jackson's death and that he plans to cooperate fully. He filled the property with an amusement park, a private zoo, and dubbed the oasis Neverland. In March, 1988, Jackson finalized the purchase of a 2,600 acre ranch. Rick: Thank you so much. WINFREY: And that was difficult to take, getting beaten and going on stage and performing? The interview went on to become the most watched in television history, thanks in part to the Thriller star's unusual openness, which saw him discuss everything from his relationship with his father to his skin condition, vitiligo. (SINGING) (END VIDEOTAPE). He's not the person to do this. LEMON: The Los Angeles Coroner's Office said they would need toxicology tests before determining the cause of death. LEMON: Jackson, in his last interview with "Ebony." I warned them. He announced his farewell tour, This Is it, in a brief press conference on March 5, 2009, in London. LEMON: Michael had another money-making trick up his sleeve. He said he urged the singer to keep children out of his bedroom. She was referencing the naysayers on social media who were alreadybefore even watching the two-part documentarydiscrediting Robson and Safechuck, calling them liars because neither of them had spoken up when they were younger about what they say happened to them. One of the last photographs that was taken of Michael Jackson while he was alive. LEMON: It was a triumph for Jackson as a musician and as a humanitarian. UNIDENTIFIED MALE: This is the greatest moment that disco has in its entire history. LEMON: Saying "Beat It" to the competition, for 37 weeks the album sat at number one and is, to this day, the top-selling album in the world. I was always crying from loneliness. With that, live in front of 62 million viewers, Jackson established the first great myth that would surround him from that moment on (and which his most diehard fans would use to justify his most outlandish behaviors): the kid whose childhood was stolen from him. The interview with Jackson took place at his huge Neverland Ranch, complete with its own amusement park and zoo. That was the first time Jackson had given a televised interview since 1979. ", In 1993, controversy about Michael's skin color was at an all-time high. And both men clarified that they decided to take part in the documentary because they want to help victims like themselves. LEMON (on camera): If someone asked you to sing a tribute to Michael Jackson at a service or whatever, what do you think he'd sing? Im going to ask you something and its embarrassing for me, but Im going to ask it anyway. You look like a monkey. CASTRO: If you believe the fact that he, you know -- that he has this congenital skin condition, that's why he's so white, then fine. And another girl. The next question that followed was the most striking of the entire encounter, because it was asked of a 35-year-old man who had just claimed that he dated and had been in love. Jackson, he said, once asked him for a prescription. In the second block of the interview, the tone changed completely. His next saying on the I won't grow up, I'm a lost boy, I'm Peter Pan. With Michael Jackson, Oprah Winfrey, Elizabeth Taylor. LEMON: By 1975, the Jackson 5 had made a highly publicized split from Motown. But first an update on the Michael Jackson death investigation. Here the Jackson 5 won the talent contest and wowed the crowd. Rank Interviewee Interviewer Avg. He died three and a half months later. powerspyin1 LEMON: Coming up, scandal rocks the gates of Neverland. Its a magnetic, phantasmagoric ending. This content is imported from poll. And it also broke barriers. ", If there's one dance move for which Michael will forever be remembered, it's unquestionably the moonwalk.