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The Thriller's gone
Washington Times ^ | Tuesday, January 20, 2004 | Alvin Williams

Posted on 01/19/2004 10:10:00 PM PST by JohnHuang2

Edited on 07/12/2004 4:12:43 PM PDT by Jim Robinson. [history]

Earlier this year, VH-1 named Michael Jackson's "Thriller" the greatest music video of all time. The video was heralded for its plot, clever use of costuming and creative choreography.

Mr. Jackson's 1982 video and its immediate successors are directly responsible for the emergence of MTV, VH1 and similar networks offering music videos. Unfortunately, the thrill that once came from watching your favorite song unfold on screen is long gone.


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TOPICS: Editorial; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: alvinwilliams
Tuesday, January 20, 2004

Quote of the Day by floriduh voter

1 posted on 01/19/2004 10:10:00 PM PST by JohnHuang2
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To: mhking
Submitted for your approval!
2 posted on 01/19/2004 10:22:17 PM PST by jocon307 ( The dems don't get it, the American people do.)
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To: JohnHuang2
It is astounding to think that a culture which created jazz, possibly the greatest contibution to artistic culture this country has produced, now revels in the filth that is hip hop culture.
3 posted on 01/19/2004 11:07:32 PM PST by Jeff Chandler (2004: The Neocons vs. The Neocoms)
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