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Another Michael Jackson Special for Fox
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LOS ANGELES - The Michael Jackson (news) television frenzy isn't over.

Jackson, who delivered millions of viewers to ABC, NBC and Fox during the February ratings sweeps, will be the subject of a two-hour Fox special to kick off the next sweeps month.

The program, with the working title "Michael Jackson's Private Home Movies," will offer a peek into the pop star's private home movie collection, Fox said.

The April 24 show will provide "unprecedented access to thousands of hours of never-before-seen footage revealing his real life, family and friends," the network said.

A wave of Jackson programming hit the networks for February sweeps, one of several periods of intense ratings measurement used to help set advertising rates.

A "Dateline NBC" special on Jackson's changing face drew more than 14 million viewers, while an interview with Jackson by British journalist Martin Bashir attracted an audience of 27 million to ABC.

Jackson, displeased with the Bashir program, gave his side of the story on a Fox special that drew 14 million viewers. Brad Lachman, who produced the Fox special, also is producing the home movies show.

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Talk about beating a dead horse... hey, wait a minute - I started this thread, huh?

home...movies...


but you damn skippy Im gonna watch

Me too!

Right, if theer isn't any new music to follow up on this, then what's the point?

Ellie said:

To see MJ's made for the camera nice stuff that goes on..but its all part of the game. This shit is fun! and comedy as well. It's fun when famous people do this stuff.

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[This message was edited Thu Apr 10 12:52:10 PDT 2003 by rdhull]

It's bloomin' ridiculous, that's what it is. Remember when Michael used to say he hated being on TV for fear of overexposure?

Anyway, ho hum... I hope there are some videos of him and Lisa Marie when they were flying around the world together looking VERY close some years after their divorce. Pictures speak louder than words, Lisa

Mike is the Only Cat in the Business that can pull this Off.the Only Major Artist that People will still take a Peak at what is going on.so I say sure why not?

But the ratings aren't going to be as good as the others by now, are they? How are they gonna advertise it? - "LOOK, get ready for the most bizarre thing you'll ever see... Michael Jackson is actually NORMAL". Doesn't quite have the same pazazz.

You know, I'd love to see some of this stuff as a fan of the guy, but just make some damn great music again, continue doing these sporadic, laid back public appearances like this week in Palm Beach, and I think things will be fine.
[This message was edited Thu Apr 10 13:14:39 PDT 2003 by Ellie]

Ellie said:

of course it will.ain't nobody else that has been around as long as Michael that People still have that Curiosity about&will still Peep out.and all He has to do is bring a Knock-Out Album to Back it up&things will be cool.

the unfortunate thing is all tv appearances michael related lately just end up with him as the butt of a lot of jokes...

michael should really just go away for a couple years and come back with a great album...let people wonder about him...and come back with something for them to talk about besides his face..seriously...

rio said:

EXACTLY!

Ellie said:

YES!!!

rio said:

NOOO!

That's what he always does... I want some music now!

He tends to do just that... wait a couple years, by the time the album is released, it's already dated.

Fresh, new stuff... NOW!

I wish he would stop

It's gonna blow up in his face

I'm gonna watch

CalhounSq said:

CalhounSq said:

almost a 35 Year Career it hasn't blown up yet.

here is another Article:

THE REAL MICHAEL AT LAST?
April 10, 2003 | MICHAEL JACKSON is coming back to FOX -- but, naturally, you'll have to wait until sweeps to see it. The tentatively titled "Michael Jackson's Private Home Movies," airing April 24, promises a glimpse at thousands of hours of never-before-seen footage of Michael's real-life interactions with family and friends. It may prove enlightening viewing yet, especially after Michael's ex-wife, LISA MARIE PRESLEY, has claimed that much of Michael's shy, childlike behavior is an act



http://www.etonline.com/n.../index.htm

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Here we go again?
Not good either way..

If MJ doesn't know by now the press will nail him.. then he really must have a screw loose??

Another Special.. and while A WAR is going on?? wow this takes balls.. (we know it is his productions company, NO one can get private video without you being involved)

Dude they are going to slam you again..

IF you say this whole thing is an "Act".. the childlike actions..

* Then... they will say you know exactly what your doing with all those kids?? why are hanging with them if your really not "peter pan-ish".. whats your motivation then for about a 45 year old to hang with an 12 year old boy? IF your not "peter pan" and it is different because you didn't have a childhood.. then whats the reasons to hang & sleep in the same bed with them?? ( WE all know this is exactly what The Press is going to write & say)

dude they are going to slam you 20 different ways.. (if your right or wrong.. by now you must know they will)

HOW about this idea.. STOP IT!!! Go in the studio and record new music and become a musican again and not "This Media Addict Whore"..

All I am going to say is if you play "the Victim"/ "pitty me" ... the american press is going to find something stupid in this new 2 hour special.. WE all know they will. They have found something for the last 18 years to make fun of. All I am going to say is Don't Play the Victim now.. (Lisa Marie said he loves to do this shit "mr victim".. she said that on Diane Sawyer)

~finally ALL this died down.. it has been the WORST year of your career.. (not even musically) but all the other stuff.. and for you to put some more "ammo" out with this

The Press is going to bite you on your asss..

I think the ONLY reason he does these stupid special(s) is to TRY to fix his image enough to SELL his back catalog! Because that new stuff is aweful.. and when he owns it completely by himself in about 8 years.. he is going to want to sell Thriller and all its songs off the thriller album to Arby's and sh*t..

Dude must be close to BROKE

locoarts said:

You are to Funny.Great to Hear from another Michael Fan like myself.you truly Care&it shows! Mike is gonna be alright.He jsut needs to put out a Tight Album.

Leave me alone?
Yeah, right. MJ, the world's most famous NAMBLA member, seems to be somewhat starved for attention.
You know he had to be pissed when Joe Millionaire beat him in the ratings.
Well, let's all watch as the big, bad, media continues to exploit poor, helpless Michael Jackson. With Michael Jackson's permission and blessing, of course.

rio said:

Exactly! MJ really needs to stay OUT of the news for awhile.He should take a year off,travel the world,meet some new people,listen to some different types of music,find some new inspiration and then work on a kickass album.He needs to get away from the whole L.A./Hollywood lifestyle and get more in touch with reality.

locoarts said:

I don't know what you just said, but Michael Jackson sure does seem to fire you up like nothing else.

mistermaxxx said:

It kinda has Maxxx...

He would do better releasing a DVD with his tv appearances from the 80's. But why not make money this way? People buy anything.

oh dear

CalhounSq said:

do folks still talk about Him? do they still Buy His Albums? Do His TV Appearences still generate alot of Debate? is He still Emulated&Influential over this Era of Some Acts you see? if you answer yes than it hasn't fully happened.Yes MJ has brought alot of BS on Himself&He has to take the blame for alot of it,but at the same time if the cat wasn't a Bankable Name than the Powers that Be wouldn't still care.20 Years ago was "thriller"&20 Years later folks are still talking about the Cat so He has done something right.all He needs to do is drop a Knock Out Album&the Focus will be where it matters most.

We all get so worked up about MJ because we know how great he used to be, I think the whole thing sucks... But then again he is not the only potentially-pedophiliac genius/mega-artist in history, I don't see why it bothers so many people (lack of lives perhaps?)

WatchThemFall said:

still a Important Artist though He has had Better days but folks still care&Again he was never charged with anything remember??

mistermaxxx said:

Of course people talk about him... the sentences begin & end w/ the word "freak" which is not a good thing, don't you agree? At some point you have to ask what's more important - being "bankable" or being a respectable human being/father/artist. He can't sheild his kids from all this shit forever. And while I don't necessarily worry about the lives they'll lead, I do think the cloud they're gonna live under (via their "father's" legacy) is tainted enough as it is...

It seems like he craves ANY kind of publicity, doesn't matter how overwhelmingly negative or bizarre. He could do a special every week & of course people would watch b/c @ this point his public image is beyond repair, it's like a train wreck on repeat. And while watching a train wreck is irresistable & intriguing, it's also fucking tragic...

he's pathetic

CalhounSq said:

People still Buy His Records&nobody knows how His Kids Lives are.Look straight Up Mike has always Been Weird&always did some trip out things.if you have followed His Career as Long as I have then you know with MJ alongside His Great Importance to the Music World has also been that Super Huge EGO that has backfired on Him as well.I Respect the Cat as a Musical Artist&always will because nobody can take His Game from him but the other stuff He does is pure Hollywood&folks eat it up&He knows it.everybody in Hollywood is a Freak what is your point? I mean it's about making Paper&getting your Hustle on.with me it's about His Music the other Stuff is Window Dressing&He plays that Hollywood game.He has brought alot of Stuff on Himself but He Paid a Price for He is today along time ago¬hing would ever be normal.