NBC Friday Night Videos Special, Michael Jackson: Around the World
1988
53 min
English
A journey with Michael Jackson on his first solo world tour.
This 53-minute television special follows Michael Jackson on the Bad Tour (1987–1988) across Europe, Asia (Japan, Hong Kong, China), Australia, and the United States. Mixing concert highlights, backstage footage, and interview clips, it offers an unfiltered look at the scale and atmosphere of Jackson’s first solo world tour. Originally aired on MTV in a straightforward cut, the NBC broadcast as part of Friday Night Videos included additional hosts and commentary.
- Status
- Released
- Production
- Optimum Productions, No Sleep Productions
Top Cast
Michael Jackson as Self
Top Crew
Patrick T. Kelly · Director
Simon Maxwell · Editor
Steve Tempia · Editor
Michael Jackson · Executive Producer
Frank DiLeo · Executive Producer
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