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Aug 31, 2025

Pete

Mr. Eighties

Pete has published a news story:

On This Day August 31 1987 – Michael Jackson The Magic Returns Aired on CBS.

On this day August 31 1987, CBS aired Michael Jackson The Magic Returns, a prime time television special built around the premiere of the short film for his song Bad. Directed by Martin Scorsese and clocking in at 18 minutes, the film was a cinematic experience that took the traditional music video concept to an entirely new level.

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