It's Showtime at the Apollo - Freddie Jackson "Jam Tonight" (1987)

Freddie Jackson "Jam Tonight"
Season: 01
Episode: 04 (1987)
Director: Don Weimar
Aired on: (United States)
Harlem, New York
Developed in association with the NBC television station. Apollo Theater production, Inc. 1987, All rights reserved

[@alanabond007]

Wonder why did they have him lip sync? Every other performance of him on the Apollo is live

[@culturallyurban]

I think they saw the error of their ways and realized that letting him sing live would be best. 🤔👏👏🎤

[@alanabond007]

@culturallyurban lol I bet they did realize that

[@logicbk]

This is exactly what I was thinking. It’s not like it’s Soul Train!

[@TalkinnGrubbinMedia]

Most of.the artists on "Showtime At the Apollo" did perform live.

[@JamaalABivens]

Was he lip syncing?

[@culturallyurban]

I think so. 👏😯😂

[@kemanijones]

Yeah I think he is lipstickin he didn't say how ya doing tonight, I love you Apollo or nothing 🤷

[@culturallyurban]

😂

[@enriquetheprofessor]

Yes, but it it was common to do so on music shows back in the day, such as APOLLO, AMERICAN BANDSTAND, SOUL TRAIN, SOLID GOLD, ETC. Everyone who performed on these shows lip-synced for the most part.

[@JamaalABivens]

@enriquetheprofessor not so much on the Apollo though. Apollo was mostly known for its live performances. Those other shows, absolutely.