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John Landis' Memories of Michael

July 9, 2009 2:59 PM

After Michael Jackson's memorial, the director reminisced about working with the pop star in the early 1980s when they made the landmark music video "Thriller."

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by beagleladywv October 29, 2009 12:52 PM EDT
Obviously, Mr. Landis loved Michael. However, I think it is sad that at his death, Landis was suing him for money from Thriller. It looks like he would have as a friend, just said "Hey, Michael. You still owe me some money!" instead of suing him. I'm not saying he shouldn't get the money he deserves, but it it leaves a bad taste in my mouth that a "friend" would sue. Michael was having a lot of trouble, financially and otherwise, you would think that Landis would have had some mercy on him.
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by mjsunshine October 27, 2009 8:57 AM EDT
Thank you for this nice interview. I noticed it is not a full interview. Could you please show everything he talked about MJ? I still miss him very much and I would like to hear all kinds of things. Thank you.
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by Everly21 September 9, 2009 8:06 PM EDT
It always amazes me, like on this thread, that people can judge other people, yet they have never walked in their shoes. Thank you John for sharing such a wonderful interview. Thanks Michael for all you gave us. A truly talented and sweet person. RIP
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by Everly21 September 9, 2009 8:02 PM EDT
It always amazes me that people can judge other people, yet have never walked in their shoes. RIP Michael we miss you and all you did for our world. Thank you John Landis for sharing this. God bless
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by JudithL1234 August 26, 2009 12:29 AM EDT
Thank you Mr. Landis for your memories of Michael Jackson. Don't be ashamed of crying, I've been crying for two months and I never met him, but I loved him for his talent, his caring, his charity, his love for people. He connected to me emotionally through his music and he thrilled me when he danced. I've always known that creative artists do not fit the stereotypical categories that the average Joe or Jill use to judge others. So, thank you again for sharing your touching personal memories of Michael. They are your gift to people like me, Michael's fan, and also they are a positive tribute to a very caring, talented man. Judy Lynn, Erie, PA
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by human234 August 18, 2009 8:23 PM EDT
Michael was a sweet guy, truly unique. There is nothing wrong with being different, some people hate or fear what they don't understand.
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by luinella August 1, 2009 1:23 PM EDT
The video of Mr Landis talking about his memories of Michael Jackson is very touching. I was a big fan of MJ and was never priviledged enough to meet him alive. I think there is no reason for Mr Landis to feel ashamed or "stupid" of getting upset or emotional because it only shows the love he really had for MJ and it proves that his feelings for him are sincere. It is only normal to feel that way when your friend has passed. This video is sad and funny at the same time. I like the Disney World part very much.
It only enhances the power MJ had to move people, to touch them in their hearts througout his talent and his childlike attitudes.
People somehow felt close to him even though they didn't necessarily knew him personnally and I think that is what counts and that is the sort of connection Michael Jackson was willing to create with people througout the world.The people who have moved him will never forget such an artist, his never ending sparkle will glow forever. Thank you CBS and thank you Mr Landis for this heartwarming video.
LM
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