Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' Added To National Film Registry
Music video from 1983 is considered one of the greatest of all time.By Gil Kaufman
Michael Jackson in his "Thriller" music video
Photo: Michael Ochs Archives/ Getty Images
Since his death on June 25, 2009, late pop icon Michael Jackson has been showered with accolades and honors for his 40-plus-year musical career. But on Wednesday (December 30), one of Jackson's most enduring legacies, the pioneering 1983 dancing-ghoul-filled video for "Thriller," was inducted into the National Film ...
Reuters — LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The groundbreaking sci-fi movie "Avatar," Michael Jackson's death and Hollywood's $10 billion-plus box office record rank among the 2009 "moments ... more info
Rolling Stone — Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” video has been added to the Library of Congress’ National Film Registry. The 525 films in the registry have been deemed “works of e... more info
USA Today Music — Michael Jackson's Thriller video, with that unforgettable graveyard dance, will rest among the nation's treasures in the world's ...
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L.A. Times - Entertainment — WASHINGTON (AP) — Michael Jackson's "Thriller" video, with that unforgettable graveyard dance, will rest among the nation's treasures in the world's largest archive of ... more info
MTV.com News — Music video from 1983 is considered one of the greatest of all time.By Gil Kaufman
Michael Jackson in his "Thriller" music video
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MTV.com News — Chris Brown and Rihanna, Kanye West's VMA stage rush, and President Obama's inauguration also made the list.By Gil Kaufman
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The Independent — On December 10, the Recording Academy of the US announced its Special Merit Awards, which honor lifetime contributions to American recording. Among the wide range of 2009... more info