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Several radio stations around the world dropped Michael Jackson songs from their playlists because of the disturbing nature of the allegations in the documentary. There were also discussions on series such as Good Morning Britain (2014) and This Morning (1988) about whether Jackson's music should now be banned or boycotted. Louis Theroux, who famously interviewed Britain's most notorious celebrity sex offender Sir Jimmy Savile, who was also never convicted of any crimes during his lifetime, said that there had been "a pattern of unhealthy interest in children" and he believed the allegations against Jackson, but he added "it's a slippery slope the whole idea that we need a spotless moral character for any artist because no one's going to pass that test... it's muddied with Michael Jackson because part of his persona was a quasi-messianic figure who would be surrounded by children and I think that will all feel very wrong now - but as naive as it may sound I think a lot of the work will stand". Nina Myskow argued that although she found the documentary harrowing, Jackson should not be boycotted and he was not comparable to disgraced glam rock star Gary Glitter because Glitter's contribution to music was "minimal" compared to Jackson's.
The most watched non-sporting, non-news broadcast in New Zealand's history.
This marks the first time that Jimmy Safechuck has talked openly to anyone about the abuse he alleges that he suffered at the hands of Michael Jackson.
When this premiered in the UK in March 2019, it broke all Channel 4's streaming records and became the most downloaded programme they'd ever aired or produced.
Dan Reed from the beginning took an attitude of neutrality on his part, letting the two men tell their stories, unencumbered by prejudice.
Originated by the UK's Channel 4 TV station. When they had sufficient, believable material, they approached HBO about co-financing.