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Michael Jackson Interviews Through the Years

Michael Jackson Interviews Through the Years

Jackson had plenty to say for over three decades. Watch the videos.

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Michael Jackson's famous interview with Martin Bashir in 2003:

 

 

Tom Joyner's exclusive interview with Jackson on the set of the "Beat It" music video in 1982:

 

 

Diane Sawyer's interview with Jackson and Lisa Marie Presley in 1995:

 

 

Geraldo Rivera's interview with Jackson in 2005:

 

 

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Susan is so right. Sometimes I wish I wasnt American when I see this. Michael was too good for this world. He was truly a gentle wonderful man who had a big heart that was taken advantage of. I will always love Michael. I also am near the same age & have listened to him for a long time & I can honesty say that there is no better then him. He is my hero & I truly love him not because he was a celebrity but he was a good hearted person who just wanted to help others. He was a gentle soul that was naive & didnt know how mean people are & that they will take advantage of someone good. I have seen a lot of people through the years & I can honestly say he was the best most unselfish wonderful man that I have ever seen. He was not greedy or mean in anyway like most people & the media are. I will always love you & stay loyal forever. He was the most talented ever till the day he died. Our best is gone & it makes you wonder what now? Hopefully the ones who hurt him will get what they deserve. I only pray to God that somehow I will see him again. He was so beautiful inside & out

MIchael Jackson will never be imitated, no one will ever be like him. I have now no interest in these other singers Michael has done it all. I have no interest in watching these other entertainers, Michael has spoiled me!! He was totally amazing. He gave his all when performing. He loved his fans. I am totally broken hearted over his death. Rest in peace, and look down and see how much your fans love you and wish you were back with us. With Love!!

Michael Jackson had the heart of gold and is among the geniuses of the past; like Mozart and Beethoven. He gave HIS ALL --his heart, his soul through his music and dance for our happiness. He GAVE a massive amount of money, energy, and time, along with his heart to make a the world a better place, He LOVED HUMANITY and LIFE. It is unconceivable to me to think anybody can believe this man can hurt anybody--let along children-especially after the evidence was presented.

I have made it a point to not give my time, energy, and money to those who emotionally and mentally crucified him. They know who they are; Martin Bashir (two faced back stabber), Diane Sawyer (cold-very bias-arrogant-haughty), the rest of the media and journalists who were puppets of their own pride and greed. Then there are the accusers and the rest of the lynch mob (greedy-traders, and mindless egomanics); you all know who you are. Yes, I agree with what Susan said; look in the mirror at your self-and really look deep inside; Michael Jackson had and because he will live FOREVER HAS- more LOVE,CAMPASSION, HUMILITY, KINDNESS, TALENT, GENEROSITY, and INTELLIGENCE, than all you put together.

Everyone is entitled to their opinion, but all of you did more than give your opinion. GOD DOES NOT LIKE UGLY--and believe me when I say-- what you do to another human being--ESPECIALLY to someone who has done no wrong--you will get 3x more..I hope none of you gets accused of something so horrible that you are innocent of that it can make drastic changes in your life or someone you love..I hope none of you get called wacko or different because you go againest the "norms" of society..OOOPS you are all 'NORMAL'--my fault. I m proud to be amoung the millions of fans who know SEE with our HEART not with our EYES- our egos and pride..RIP MICHAEL JACKSON--Your HAVE left this planet --But will FOREVER LIVE in our HEARTS through your creative genius and your BEAUTIFUL HEART..I will meet you in PARADISE..

A message to all his FANS..We need to come together and make a conscious effort to continue Michael Jackson's legacy of giving and also of boycotting all things that almost destroyed his soul--I say almost because they DID NOT Destroy him..yes he was effected yes, he was hurt, YET he become STRONGER, and even more COMPASSIONATE--because he understood the cause and effect of IGNORANCE..I LOVE YOU MICHAEL--FOREVER

As I watched MJ's interviews I realized how sad his life was. His was a unique life that started at 5 and ended at 50. He had never had a chance even a glimpse of a normal life,In his childhood he was denied of just being a child and in his adult life he had discovered maybe he was not who he was and still he could'nt express himself because he was a big personality and he would'nt compromise the name he had made.So maybe he just express it with the ways he constantly innovating himself.It isa life that no one of us could understand because only he had gone through that kind of life.But it is undeniable that he posseses a very great talent in music and dancing that no one can imitate..In that area he was truly blessed.I could see in him a gentle and kind man and it so sad he was trapped in a world of greed,lies,deception and personal interests.The people loves you MJ!!!

Well said, Susan. Damn media is unbelievable. Anyone who really wants to watch that Bashir interview (and the Take Two that aired later) can find it on Youtube. And you don't have to be a fan of Michael Jackson to see what a dirty piece of work that Martin Bashir is.

The reason being why the interview will air again will probably be because of what Michael Jackson said in the first portion of the interview at the beginning when he said to ' let it go ' when he was talking about making music. He said it better than any other artist. The quote is from the first video posted with the other three videos on this site.

why pay hush money if innocent.... I sure as hell would fight to prove my innocence in a child abuse case ......... and i haven't dangled any of my kids over a 4th storey balconey....... oh aye, he let other peoples kids into his bed ??????

Everyone needs to go to Yahoo Web Search and type in Jordan Chandler. Your entire computer screen will be filled with different sites. One site is Jordan stating he lied because of his dad and he wishes he could have he was sorry to Michael. Michael didn't touch you, but you raped his soul. How proud you must feel.

Media truce until after the funeral. Hell he deserves that at least ......

To think that Martin Bashir was promoted to his current NBC Nightline host position because of those interviews he did with MJ, which led to that court case based on false charges and greed. I detest Bashir and I wish all MJ fans would boycott and start a letter campaign against this schmuck. He can try ALL he wants to wash his hands clean but he's in the same group as all the media who dragged MJ down with their negativity. You all threw Michael under the bus, the most talented artist of our time, and all you could do was drag him down. I hope you're all judged equally to the way you judged MJ when judgement day comes for you!

It's easy to judge the weaknesses in others. The media has made a lot of money doing this. This boy/man had a very hard, lonely life. It seems to me his own family didn't fully accept him. The few things he learned about life such as friendship, and love, were learned late in life if at all. He was a moving target for the predators out there. He missed so much and yet he shared his heart with everyone through his music.God bless him. I hope he is truly happy and at peace now.

Sadly Susan..NBC has become the network of desperation...trying to get ratings any which way it can...

smooches,
Ester

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Please tell me "why" the Martin Bashir interview which ran in 2003 will air again? Can you people not give respect to someone who has just passed away? Did you not do enough harm to this lost sad sole, who wanted nothing more than to be happy and to lead some sort of a normal life? Even watching Larry King's show. I truly feel disgust at all of you.

I grew up with him, we are approx the same age. During all these years, I felt nothing but sorrow for this man, who truly seemed sad, lonely, maybe confused, I don't know. The media are truly arrogant people calling him "Freak", "Wacko"..etc. Big deal that he had these surgeries, and wanted to live in a fairy tale life. But who are you all to judge? And to think that people follow all that garbage. Truly pathetic!! Some of you should look closely in the mirror yourselves. Then write me and tell me what you see!! Because of people like you I will never buy a magazine, or watch your show, and I will put the media news down so fast. Try and report all the good in people. Everyone in this world has their faults, beliefs, problems....I would love to report on your faults.

Let this man rest in peace for heaven's sakes.

Thank God I am not an American!

Comments

For the truth about Michael Jackson, go to mjtruthnow.com and sign up for the newsletter.

Susan is so right. Sometimes I wish I wasnt American when I see this. Michael was too good for this world. He was truly a gentle wonderful man who had a big heart that was taken advantage of. I will always love Michael. I also am near the same age & have listened to him for a long time & I can honesty say that there is no better then him. He is my hero & I truly love him not because he was a celebrity but he was a good hearted person who just wanted to help others. He was a gentle soul that was naive & didnt know how mean people are & that they will take advantage of someone good. I have seen a lot of people through the years & I can honestly say he was the best most unselfish wonderful man that I have ever seen. He was not greedy or mean in anyway like most people & the media are. I will always love you & stay loyal forever. He was the most talented ever till the day he died. Our best is gone & it makes you wonder what now? Hopefully the ones who hurt him will get what they deserve. I only pray to God that somehow I will see him again. He was so beautiful inside & out

MIchael Jackson will never be imitated, no one will ever be like him. I have now no interest in these other singers Michael has done it all. I have no interest in watching these other entertainers, Michael has spoiled me!! He was totally amazing. He gave his all when performing. He loved his fans. I am totally broken hearted over his death. Rest in peace, and look down and see how much your fans love you and wish you were back with us. With Love!!

Michael Jackson had the heart of gold and is among the geniuses of the past; like Mozart and Beethoven. He gave HIS ALL --his heart, his soul through his music and dance for our happiness. He GAVE a massive amount of money, energy, and time, along with his heart to make a the world a better place, He LOVED HUMANITY and LIFE. It is unconceivable to me to think anybody can believe this man can hurt anybody--let along children-especially after the evidence was presented.

I have made it a point to not give my time, energy, and money to those who emotionally and mentally crucified him. They know who they are; Martin Bashir (two faced back stabber), Diane Sawyer (cold-very bias-arrogant-haughty), the rest of the media and journalists who were puppets of their own pride and greed. Then there are the accusers and the rest of the lynch mob (greedy-traders, and mindless egomanics); you all know who you are. Yes, I agree with what Susan said; look in the mirror at your self-and really look deep inside; Michael Jackson had and because he will live FOREVER HAS- more LOVE,CAMPASSION, HUMILITY, KINDNESS, TALENT, GENEROSITY, and INTELLIGENCE, than all you put together.

Everyone is entitled to their opinion, but all of you did more than give your opinion. GOD DOES NOT LIKE UGLY--and believe me when I say-- what you do to another human being--ESPECIALLY to someone who has done no wrong--you will get 3x more..I hope none of you gets accused of something so horrible that you are innocent of that it can make drastic changes in your life or someone you love..I hope none of you get called wacko or different because you go againest the "norms" of society..OOOPS you are all 'NORMAL'--my fault. I m proud to be amoung the millions of fans who know SEE with our HEART not with our EYES- our egos and pride..RIP MICHAEL JACKSON--Your HAVE left this planet --But will FOREVER LIVE in our HEARTS through your creative genius and your BEAUTIFUL HEART..I will meet you in PARADISE..

A message to all his FANS..We need to come together and make a conscious effort to continue Michael Jackson's legacy of giving and also of boycotting all things that almost destroyed his soul--I say almost because they DID NOT Destroy him..yes he was effected yes, he was hurt, YET he become STRONGER, and even more COMPASSIONATE--because he understood the cause and effect of IGNORANCE..I LOVE YOU MICHAEL--FOREVER

As I watched MJ's interviews I realized how sad his life was. His was a unique life that started at 5 and ended at 50. He had never had a chance even a glimpse of a normal life,In his childhood he was denied of just being a child and in his adult life he had discovered maybe he was not who he was and still he could'nt express himself because he was a big personality and he would'nt compromise the name he had made.So maybe he just express it with the ways he constantly innovating himself.It isa life that no one of us could understand because only he had gone through that kind of life.But it is undeniable that he posseses a very great talent in music and dancing that no one can imitate..In that area he was truly blessed.I could see in him a gentle and kind man and it so sad he was trapped in a world of greed,lies,deception and personal interests.The people loves you MJ!!!

Well said, Susan. Damn media is unbelievable. Anyone who really wants to watch that Bashir interview (and the Take Two that aired later) can find it on Youtube. And you don't have to be a fan of Michael Jackson to see what a dirty piece of work that Martin Bashir is.

The reason being why the interview will air again will probably be because of what Michael Jackson said in the first portion of the interview at the beginning when he said to ' let it go ' when he was talking about making music. He said it better than any other artist. The quote is from the first video posted with the other three videos on this site.

why pay hush money if innocent.... I sure as hell would fight to prove my innocence in a child abuse case ......... and i haven't dangled any of my kids over a 4th storey balconey....... oh aye, he let other peoples kids into his bed ??????

Everyone needs to go to Yahoo Web Search and type in Jordan Chandler. Your entire computer screen will be filled with different sites. One site is Jordan stating he lied because of his dad and he wishes he could have he was sorry to Michael. Michael didn't touch you, but you raped his soul. How proud you must feel.

Media truce until after the funeral. Hell he deserves that at least ......

To think that Martin Bashir was promoted to his current NBC Nightline host position because of those interviews he did with MJ, which led to that court case based on false charges and greed. I detest Bashir and I wish all MJ fans would boycott and start a letter campaign against this schmuck. He can try ALL he wants to wash his hands clean but he's in the same group as all the media who dragged MJ down with their negativity. You all threw Michael under the bus, the most talented artist of our time, and all you could do was drag him down. I hope you're all judged equally to the way you judged MJ when judgement day comes for you!

It's easy to judge the weaknesses in others. The media has made a lot of money doing this. This boy/man had a very hard, lonely life. It seems to me his own family didn't fully accept him. The few things he learned about life such as friendship, and love, were learned late in life if at all. He was a moving target for the predators out there. He missed so much and yet he shared his heart with everyone through his music.God bless him. I hope he is truly happy and at peace now.

Sadly Susan..NBC has become the network of desperation...trying to get ratings any which way it can...

smooches,
Ester

Views From A Broad
http://estergoldberg.com

Please tell me "why" the Martin Bashir interview which ran in 2003 will air again? Can you people not give respect to someone who has just passed away? Did you not do enough harm to this lost sad sole, who wanted nothing more than to be happy and to lead some sort of a normal life? Even watching Larry King's show. I truly feel disgust at all of you.

I grew up with him, we are approx the same age. During all these years, I felt nothing but sorrow for this man, who truly seemed sad, lonely, maybe confused, I don't know. The media are truly arrogant people calling him "Freak", "Wacko"..etc. Big deal that he had these surgeries, and wanted to live in a fairy tale life. But who are you all to judge? And to think that people follow all that garbage. Truly pathetic!! Some of you should look closely in the mirror yourselves. Then write me and tell me what you see!! Because of people like you I will never buy a magazine, or watch your show, and I will put the media news down so fast. Try and report all the good in people. Everyone in this world has their faults, beliefs, problems....I would love to report on your faults.

Let this man rest in peace for heaven's sakes.

Thank God I am not an American!