NBC Friday Night Videos Special, Michael Jackson: Around the World (1988)

This 53-minute television special follows Michael Jackson on the Bad Tour (1987–1988) across Europe, Asia (Japan, Hong Kong, China), Australia, and the United States. Mixing concert highlights, backstage footage, and interview clips, it offers an unfiltered look at the scale and atmosphere of Jackson’s first solo world tour. Originally aired on MTV in a straightforward cut, the NBC broadcast as part of Friday Night Videos included additional hosts and commentary.

Released

1988-07-30

Genres

Documentary

Runtime

53 min

Status

Released

Directed / written by

Patrick T. Kelly