Quote Originally Posted by StuBass1 View Post
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.