Here It Is... Hitsville...The Making of Motown...Showtime Official Trailer

[Roberta75]

Again...the producers and Showtime are not making a documentary for a limited select group of Motown aficionados, but the larger audience, many of whom are not familiar with Mickey Stevenson, or even Berry Gordy. Thus, using contemporary artists that many more people recognize and are familiar with [[ Legend is quite well known just on his involvement with The Voice), or Foxx whose readily recognizable for his television and film work, or Dr Dre, and featuring them in the promos too to attract viewers who might not otherwise tune in...the intended goal being building an audience for the Documentary NOT familiar with everything Motown as those who participate in this site are...and isn't that the entire purpose...to expose Motown and tell the story to those not previously very familiar with the legacy and tell the story of the legacy ???...Those here already know what happened there... Sometimes, we tend to look at these things through a very narrow lens...

I agree 120% and im looking forward to this special. You cant please everybody but if millions see this more people get to enjoy Motown music then thats a real good thing imo.

[StuBass1]

I agree 120% and im looking forward to this special. You cant please everybody but if millions see this more people get to enjoy Motown music then thats a real good thing imo.

Absolutely... Those who produced this special need to focus the story assuming those who are watching it have NO knowledge of Motown, other than the records they have enjoyed and the artists they are familiar with...and even younger viewers who know virtually NOHING about Motown and it's significance. I'm quite certain this will not be a way to recognize people long forgotten from an historical perspective that most people who participate here would perhaps like to see. That's what 200 page books are for, or a continuing series...not a documentary with strict content limitations that will NEVER be able to tell the ENTIRE story of the dozens, if not hundreds of artists executives, and others that all made a contribution to the Motown legacy... Just not enough time and not really the story most of the uninitiated will be tuning in to see...

[Roberta75]

Absolutely... Those who produced this special need to focus the story assuming those who are watching it have NO knowledge of Motown, other than the records they have enjoyed and the artists they are familiar with...and even younger viewers who know virtually NOHING about Motown and it's significance. I'm quite certain this will not be a way to recognize people long forgotten from an historical perspective that most people who participate here would perhaps like to see. That's what 200 page books are for, or a continuing series...not a documentary with strict content limitations that will NEVER be able to tell the ENTIRE story of the dozens, if not hundreds of artists executives, and others that all made a contribution to the Motown legacy... Just not enough time and not really the story most of the uninitiated will be tuning in to see...

Exactly and this is a 2 hour show not a three week miniseries. This is probably for mainstream audience not for die hard fans and if it brings Motown music to millions of new folks then thats a real good thing imo.

[PeaceNHarmony]

I agree 120% and im looking forward to this special. You cant please everybody but if millions see this more people get to enjoy Motown music then thats a real good thing imo.

Right. The vitriol here aimed at a film that has not been seen is ... unfortunate. One poster early on expressed disdain and yet demanded a DVD release! Watch. Or not. The world will go on regardless. UNLESS Irene 'Granny' Ryan's undeniable contribution to Motown and popular music are not given at least 30 minutes. THEN we can riot in the streets.

[StuBass1]

Right. The vitriol here aimed at a film that has not been seen is ... unfortunate. One poster early on expressed disdain and yet demanded a DVD release! Watch. Or not. The world will go on regardless. UNLESS Irene 'Granny' Ryan's undeniable contribution to Motown and popular music are not given at least 30 minutes. THEN we can riot in the streets.

That's funny...