This was one of the most watched programme's in 2003, we have no idea what Michael Jackson is like out of the spotlight, and we've had the trial when accused of abusing children, so we still question. Anyway, it is such a shame about what he has become, he is better known as Wacko Jacko, but I still wanted to see what he was like as a person. Martin Bashir is the interviewer who took up the challenge over about eight months to find out some of the most interesting parts of his private life. He tried to learn how to moonwalk, saw Jackson speak the English accent, visited Neverland, climbed his inspiration/giving tree, went shopping in Las Vegas, met his children, and much more. This programme was of course repeated after Jackson's tragic death aged 50, and I do still question whether he was right to be cleared of all charges, but I can ignore it and appreciate he was an outstanding singer and dancer. It was nominated the BAFTA for Best Sound (Factual). Michael Jackson was number 14 on The 100 Greatest Pop Culture Icons, and he was number 6 on The Ultimate Pop Star, and the programme was number 3 on The 100 Greatest TV Treats 2003. Very good!
Living with Michael Jackson: A Tonight Special
(2003 TV Movie)
Living with Michael Jackson
12 September 2005
Warning: Spoilers