NHK Educational TV's educational program "How Much Do Great People Earn Annually?" (Mondays at 7:30 p.m.) will be broadcasting two consecutive parts over two weeks about the turbulent life of the "King of Pop" Michael Jackson, who was also known as "the most successful entertainer in human history."
The first part, which will air on March 31, tells the story of how Michael, who was born into a poor, large black family, became a popular idol in the band "Jackson 5," but when he started his solo career, he ran into the racial barriers that remain strong in the music industry and suffered humiliation. Michael learns the techniques he developed on the streets from black boys and takes to the big stage to get his revenge. The program includes footage of the birth of the legendary moonwalk and tells the story of how he became the King of Pop.
The second part, which will air on April 7th, will cover how Michael continued to take on innovative challenges such as the music video "Thriller" and the classic charity song "We Are the World," but his popularity began to wane. His record sales had plummeted compared to his heyday, and at the age of 50, he decided to perform 50 shows in London in an attempt to make a comeback. He had prepared a performance that would astonish the audience, but he suddenly died 18 days before the show. The London show was a dream come true, and the words Michael left for those close to him are revealed.
The MCs will be Tanihara Shosuke and Yamazaki Reina, and new reporter and announcer Miyazaki Azusa will also be appearing.
