CBS and NBC’s news departments are planning tributes tonight for the late Michael Jackson, who was pronounced dead in Los Angeles today. The Eye will air The Life and Death of Michael Jackson at 10 p.m., while NBC will combine American Legend: Michael Jackson with its Farrah Fawcett tribute during a special Dateline from 9-11 p.m.
Also at 9 p.m., the MTV networks (MTV, MTV2, MTV tr3s, and mtvU) will air a one-hour show about Jackson that will be hosted by MTV News’ Sway Calloway and will feature celebrity and musician call-ins. The networks have been airing Jackson videos throughout the afternoon.
On Saturday, the BIO Channel will air Bio Remembers: Michael Jackson at 10 p.m. It’ll feature interviews with Jackson’s family and friends, including Smokey Robinson, Gladys Knight, and Liza Minnelli. (Source: EW)
