Michael Jackson competes in the Rock n' Roll Sports Classic

[@derrickbrewer8311]

There was a sense of purity and wholesomeness. That I don’t think we’ll ever see again from that era.

[@WarKing77]

They need to bring these kinds of events back! Loved them as a kid.

[@AndreRitter-qp3vm]

Lol celebrities today would never do this shit 😂

[@ronsejour]

The amount you would have to pay them and the logistics of getting them all in one place live, plus the exercise involved..I would say not likely.

[@Ošæs]

There was less money to be made thdn

[@josephpascal9310]

They would all come with a massive entourage.

[@latieraqueen17]

​@@AndreRitter-qp3vm Right because they're all on drugs and drink too much.

[@kingduck2648]

That Afro was immaculate 🐐🐐

[@Ray_____]

This again. If any afro were "immaculate", 99% of them wouldn't get braided, shaved, covered up/hidden, etc.

[@Insert.anger50]

That would of slowed him down a bunch

[@kewsiyehboah9514]

​@@Insert.anger50😉

[@tyronevaldez-kruger5313]

​@@Insert.anger50 until he came back jerry curled a thriller, really really bad and be "chamone hee hee" 🏆🐠💨

[@Insert.anger50]

@tyronevaldez-kruger5313 😭😭😂😂

[@so.eonee489]

Times like this looks like it was fun

[@jaysanders1347]

thats funny cause in the 70s kids said the same thing while watching movies or shows from the 60s and 50s

[@youtubingbabs]

@@jaysanders1347 this would be like kids in the 70's watching shows from the 20's! Time flies!

[@evonza4858]

Fun and REAL not fake or over Hollywoodish🥰👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 priceless 💛💜💙💚❤️

[@ximenacazaresm3545]

Marlon came in and started to talk to the interviewer as if he was his friend XD

[@youtubingbabs]

Marlon was so cool.

[@timothybryant119]

So Marlon is just gonna storm the interview huh 🤣🤣🤣

[@geraldinewalker1963]

I 💕 love this video with my Favorite ❤️ Group The Jacksons l remember watching this in real time I was in middle school back in 1978 in the Eighth Grade back when this show aired on CBS it was Jackson mania for me I 💕 was in The Jacksons FAN Club back then in 1978 l record Ed this Rock and Roll Sports Classic on my little cassette tape recorder and listen to it time and again 💖 for a long time I love ❤️ seeing Michael Jackson with his brothers The Jacksons they were a ♥️ Beautiful Group.We all love ❤️ and Miss Michael Jackson he Left us Way too 💕 Soon Rest in Power Michael Jackson. This is Geraldine Walker from Saginaw Michigan.

[@ericanicolebarton]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@m07620]

I love Marlon

[@niqulusviii987]

70s Jackson's are a whole vibe man!

[@LynRuiz]

This is amazing footage. I wish it could be remastered!!

[@cashstacksg478]

It's good to see Michael in a different light. Win, lose or draw, I respect seeing him compete in other venues since he got a lock on the entertainment world.

[@pfunk42]

They knew something was wrong with Michael.

[@Sttephy30]

@@pfunk42wait what was wrong?

[@IBELIEVE-MJisalive]

He is so humble..❤

[@MeaganMiller-l4n]

What light? Stop using insensible terms that make no sense. The only light MJ was in was in the sunlight like everyone else. You should have said it was nice to see MJ do normal things outside of performing like most other people do. I don't know why some adults are so gullible and are sheeple to many things, including to silly terms like "different light", that's meant to condition and brainwash, though it makes zero sense. Learn how to think for yourself and stop letting those in power who are liars to think for you.

[@plantsforlife1120]

That was a different Micheal at that time. What he morphed into seemed way more introverted and protected. nonetheless a true SUPERSTAR!

[@jaysonb.6669]

Michael brought out his real voice when he said "BUT!" 🤣😭

[@dorothychambers9513]

🤣🤣🤣🤣 That what I said 🤣🤣

[@rizzo919]

Never heard of this, what a great concept. The good ole 1970/80's!

[@Li-xb1mw]

2:11 the way he said "but" was so funny here

[@goat1408]

Yup lol

[@goat1408]

She got a big ol......

[@MJSimmerxx]

@@goat1408 …

[@vncssantos4968]

"BUAT" HAHAHAHAH

[@brikyraa3912]

@@MJSimmerxx ?

[@goodmoveapplehead9661]

0:01 instead of stretching he do dancing 😩🤣

[@larelami1388]

🤣🤣🤣🤣 Michael Jackson is always good at anything he does, I so love him

[@Vero-nica12Andrea]

😂😂😂😂 LMAO,es tan lindo 😅

[@Ray_____]

do he do datdoe

[@ridge7524]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@SCORPIONSCOME1st]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@M1...4]

The real Jackson 5....Great Athletes and Great Men......

[@jamesadair1586]

Elohim Be Glorified And Not Men. I understand the great athlete part but what makes you state that they were great men? King David was a great man ordained by Elohim. In what way did Elohim ordain the Jackson 5? Their music wasn't even for the glory of the Lord. So, how were they great Men? Shalom, L'hllel, Amen.

[@M1...4]

@jamesadair1586 Many of the Jackson songs ftom the 70 and 80's spoke of self empowerment, love, identity...That era was special ....Your reachin because u can't identify the impact of being a melonated people....Don't know who u r but do your homework...before commenting....

[@domarq]

Michael Jackson and his brothers....Kenny Loggins....Joan Jett....Tanya Tucker...all in a swim competition!!? [ for charity, obviously ] MAN, us pre-1980 babies really took our era for granted😔

[@jlilly7913]

Rare footage indeed!

[@reneehicks4629]

I watched this show just to see The Jacksons. Jackie could’ve been a pro baseball player, he was really good

[@VirgoCatleesi]

Yep! Jackie was actually scouted by some pro baseball teams.

[@byronbenguche]

Jackie Jackson was scouted by the Chicago White Sox and the Chicago Cubs

[@sistagirllondon]

However, his Jacksons career lasted much longer. Jackson Five forever ❤❤💖

[@indifferent7715]

The way you could only see his arms flailing around when he was swimming 😂😂😂😂😂

[@vncssantos4968]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Net-hf7pt]

I died.

[@yaraalexandrina1997]

Yes😂😂😂

[@Vero-nica12Andrea]

😂😂😂😂😂 Michael era muy carismático

[@vanxl9]

Jackie jackson was a pure athlete from what i read. Im not surprised he won that race.

[@vergespierre4271]

Bout to say the same

[@gotiqirrii]

Michael Jackson was swimming you could tell he really loved this ❤️

[@evadream375]

Simply PURE and HUMBLE MICHAEL JOSEPH JACKSON little one

[@Camberabero738]

I didn't expect to find so many documentaries or videos about Michael Jackson. I discovered him in 1984, but I have the impression that this man has always been in the spotlight. He's always been famous. I understand his character better, because he's hardly ever had an intimate or private life.

[@derrickwilliams3674]

PLEASE bring shows like this back.

[@pappagetti]

Never met him....EVER... But I've been a humongous fan since I was *3 years old.* I felt a huge lost when he left us.

[@dsg3053]

Same here. Born in 87 and was on camcorder (the 80s-90s!) with my pops saying do the Michael Jackson!

[@christopherbethea2344]

Marlon was saying "Hard not to like" back THEN too?! Always so friendly and comical.

[@jadelakshmi]

"I don't like eggs, hard not to like them, you know what I mean?"... No, I don't get what that suppose to mean, please tell me 🙏🏻 (I'm not native speaker)

[@InMyOwnOpinion-l6i]

This is awesome to watch....very refreshing to see that Michael enjoyed fun things like this too, when he got the opportunity.......when they all got the opportunity! I've never knew of this.......nor seen it, so thanks for the upload!🙃

[@leonlasko926]

wow this is so much fun to watch.. I discover something new the Jackson did in their careers over and over again.. they did a lot..

[@aaronflowers8881]

KZbin is absolutely amazing. The things I see on here really blow me away. Why have I never seen this?

[@Vero-nica12Andrea]

Yo encontré este video hoy

[@goodmoveapplehead9661]

I never knew Michael Jackson was a swimmer 😩

[@Twalk1123]

Swimming like a mf

[@michaeljacksonfanclub8019]

He does everything

[@marywilson6354]

Yeah, since he was a kid, he did . At berry Gordy house

[@ErinDeNis]

And had a black belt in Karate

[@Vero-nica12Andrea]

Menos yo,ojalá encontrará este programa completo,me encantó ver a Michael compitiendo pero divirtiéndose

[@DaniMacYo]

Wow never seen this before. So cool seeing Michael play sports and having a great time. Something different. ❤😊

[@Vero-nica12Andrea]

Se nota que se divertía ❤están lindo ver estos videos

[@DaniMacYo]

@@Vero-nica12Andrea Sí ☺️

[@nkkbee]

Michael's belly flop sent me 😭😂

[@Vero-nica12Andrea]

Que panza?😂

[@robynsegg]

I remember this! I used to watch this along with "Battle of the Network Stars"!

[@youtubingbabs]

Weren't things so different? I can quite say why....

[@handsome-brute2666]

Sad that this world 🌎 doesn't exist any longer with ALL the crime😒😌

[@owenhunt]

@@handsome-brute2666 Your name a crime sunshine

[@handsome-brute2666]

@@owenhunt good! .throw the book at me then!..buttcheeks😁

[@540naja3]

@@handsome-brute2666 it was the 70s crimes were at an all time high

[@owenhunt]

MJ having fun with the people of America. Always wanted a thousand like this.

[@juvelynmorales3421]

Thanks for bringing this out for all MJJ fans to see...

[@eightyeightkeys771]

The Afro was definitely a speed killer in the swimming events..LOL

[@cubedmack]

Dam, I remember this when I was a little boy. Stars today are to uppity to do events like this.

[@ddlee202257]

Also, stars today would demand "top billing" AND tons of money!

[@kerryn6714]

That was a lot of fun to watch! Thanks for sharing it with us all ✌💛🌻

[@fatimajalaldawood9949]

It's good and heart warming to see Mike having fun and happy with his friends and family

[@teddyjam8134]

Thanks for posting this. I've never seen this before. This is like battle of the network stars. So cool.

[@robynsegg]

Marlon is The GOAT! He loves Dr. J. from the Philadelphia 76ers from my home town!

[@evelizesther]

I really enjoyed this!!! It would be nice to see more footage like this!🙏🏽

[@Josephinasava2457]

Ahhhh Michael Jackson!!!! Love you sweetheart 😘💗💓💖💕❤ But him dancing/stretching at the beginning was hilarious 😂

[@airwatts]

I remember watching this as a kid way back when it came on television!

[@kashiaroundtheworld]

2:08 BUT! 🤣🤣🤣🥰🥰🥰😍😍😍

[@WeiyFder-jc6xk]

I love it 2:11

[@teddyjam8134]

Yes! I laughed at that part. 🤣

[@youtubingbabs]

I love that he did this. That he had these times... ❤❤❤❤

[@Jay-jp4nv]

Nah you can’t tell me Mike wasn’t GONE when he was swimming lol. He had some athletic ability. It looked like he came in third or fourth during the race so he wasn’t a bad athlete.

[@burakustunsoy4847]

He came in second his hair weighted him down

[@CrystalM1917]

Yes, afro textured hair soaks up water like a sponge. Water basically glides off straight hair.

[@Vero-nica12Andrea]

No podía ser número 1 en todo 😂pero era perfecto,hacía de todo ❤

[@Vero-nica12Andrea]

​@@burakustunsoy4847😂🥰

[@angelsxdior]

Thank u for posting this 😩

[@aquarianage3953]

It's so cool looking back down memory lane at this. Thank you for posting.👍

[@King09-v4o]

Ain't know we gon get him he fast as a rabbit. ~ Joe Jackson

[@dexterwalkervideos]

That fro held Mike back in the pool!

[@joshua2k526]

The good ole days before I was even born lmao

[@matthewfarmer2520]

This looks Rare, thanks for sharing this.

[@aiswaryaprasannakumar6569]

Thanku for uploading this 😊

[@azucarmorena5000]

This is a gem💎

[@T23-u5x]

All the Jacksons were athletic!

[@Aaron-r6m9j]

Mike was more like a regular guy when he was younger it’s like he just looked like a shy teen back then . Wish he would have gone the other path sometimes . Maybe he would still be alive today

[@borood1188]

Wow Kenny Loggins, Tanya Tucker, Joan Jett! Would have made a pretty good show opening for MJ.

[@jonjonharreld7602]

WOW...My Bro Jackie Is Quick...Whoa...One Love Fam...

[@TheColorOfCaramel]

This makes me miss the CBS vs NBC Network All Stars competitions...those were the best days as a kid, the 80's tv shows that were out back in those days...and the reruns EVERY summer!

[@sunkissednae1985]

Love to see him doing something else 🥺

[@tommyriam8320]

_'..Phyllis Diller jumping up and down for joy.'_ Now, if that doesn't get your team motivated, I don't know what will.

[@270yis7]

Michael: I'm a dancer, not a sprinter!

[@emmaponymous]

This was great! Thanks for uploading! ❤️

[@geetamech9115]

Oooh my gosh ...this video is really make me feel something more like to love them and all Jackson 5...oooooooooooooohhhhh my goodness..I love it ..😘😘😘😘😘😪😪😪😪😪😪but ofcourse missing my icon hero Michael 🙏😪...

[@PMB827]

This looked like loads of fun!!

[@brianalg]

The tug a war was mad funny seeing marlon n Michael took me out 🤣🤣

[@Vero-nica12Andrea]

El juego de la soga lo hacíamos en la escuela primaria,cada vez que perdíamos me enojaba😂y viendo a Michael divirtiéndose es genial,su carita tan feliz aunque haya perdido 😂😂

[@mossiahday815]

This was amazing ❤

[@riri9087]

KPOP has this Sport Event also , I'm pretty sure this sports event was their inspiration in making their own Kpop version.

[@motionpicture1961]

This is incredible, I didn’t know this existed

[@MD-xh1bj]

Omg first time to see this video. What a fun activity. Didnt know he did this sporty eveny, wow

[@vanessaferrance5936]

That was great!!! I loved it!!!

[@flexxsecurity1313]

michael swimming sent me. i cant stop laughin

[@nikki791971]

This is amazing

[@classylifestyle-c9j]

Michael jackson always intelligent and innocent ❤❤

[@Anfisia888]

👏🏼👍🏼🫶🏼

[@Reloaded_______]

Well, this was fun 😂❤

[@pangelcolon]

Awesome, thanks for sharing.

[@kthom4595]

I love this. 😊 I had a huge crush on Michael back then, up until his Thriller album.

[@nikkicat254]

I had seen photos of Michael from this, but never saw it before, it was a little before my time! I figured Jackie would be best at athletics!

[@berniceadams2082]

Thanks for sharing

[@v7art301]

He was really having fun

[@mitchellbanks34]

The Jacksons had an advantage considering they were the youngest and probably in the best shape of the participants.

[@Vero-nica12Andrea]

Michael con lo flaquito que era,muy bien en los deportes

[@fauzianalwoga]

He was a very handsome man 😢.

[@darrelljones3965]

Jackie was a athlete

[@cahillesohbetikestim9612]

Good old days

[@renaissanceinblack]

Gen Z: Demand more. Unfortunately you guys dont have this kind of fun nowadays😢

[@estellebrunt1106]

I lost it when Michael Jackson did a belly flop😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Vero-nica12Andrea]

😂 pobrecito jajaja que dolor es como caer en el piso

[@arisboba]

When did THIS happen? I can't believe I've never seen this 😂

[@thatbluegirl7528]

1976 or 1978

[@VirgoCatleesi]

1977

[@marywilson6354]

Came out in late 70s that's why lol unless you were born before that time .

[@Vero-nica12Andrea]

Uauuuu nací en el 78,pero me parece que Michael era más pequeño,no será en el 75 o 76?hay que averiguar

[@Insert.anger50]

The gut busters in the pool 😂😂 the sound effects

[@Azealra]

I love the way he says but LOL

[@rubenlopezusa]

OMG, swimming with those afros must hasn't been easy!

[@CrystalM1917]

No it wasn't! Afros soak up water like a sponge. 😁 whereas water glides off straight hair.

[@Vero-nica12Andrea]

😂 OMG yep

[@anthonytaylor7928]

Well back in the day everyone had afros but we did just fine when swimming

[@anthonytaylor7928]

​@@CrystalM1917aw stop how old are you back then everyone had big Afros and we did just fine when swimming

[@acr1667]

Why was mj listed as last. He clearly came in third.

[@JaemanEdwards]

Yeah he did. Did he jump the gun ? They're just lucky it wasn't a moonwalk race.

[@chickenfajita332]

This one is a rarity 😌

[@larelami1388]

Thanks for sharing this, am here only for Michael Jackson my heart beat, my sugar and honey. Even though he said he is not good at sport I still love the way he participate and catch his fun😊. Though he is a very good swimmer 👍. I really and deeply miss him😥. Rip forever sweetheart, one day we shall meet in heaven to part no more. I love you much more even in death.

[@busybody8364]

I remember watching this as a kid.. I believe the event was called "Battle of the Network stars".

[@symonee3635]

PLS 0:01 THE MOVE😭

[@cindarle]

I KNOW- 😍

[@marywilson6354]

They should put all the mj stuff on one cd box gift for the fan including concert and all tv footage like this

[@emrenenatalie]

michael bellyflopped😂😂😂

[@wiiwoo5739]

Nunca había visto esto, que pena , nunca supimos de su vida de joven, siempre trabajando

[@Vero-nica12Andrea]

Acá estaba trabajando pero a beneficio, Michael siempre trabajando lamentablemente pero por lo menos se estaba divirtiendo como cualquier adolescente

[@AyannaStarshine]

Where did you find this? I am flabbergasted!

[@dj.sobxrbe]

2:09 why did he say “but” like that 💀

[@Vero-nica12Andrea]

Me encantó ❤

[@evonza4858]

I love the Jackson 5 🥰💛💜💙💚❤️