Jackson specials on TV this weekend
Detroit Free Press
Michael Jackson video marathon: VH1 Classic is broadcasting a weekend-long marathon of programming with an emphasis on videos. Through Sunday, VH1 Classic. Two related stations, MTV and VH1, are also featuring Jackson programming through the weekend.
�E! News Special: Michael & Farrah: Lost Icons�: This 30-minute special chronicles the lives of two stars � Jackson and Fawcett � who died Thursday. Premieres 10:30 a.m. Saturday, E!
�True Hollywood Story: Michael Jackson�: A two-hour version of E!�s signature celebrity show. 11 a.m. Saturday, noon Sunday, E!
�Bio Remembers: Michael Jackson�: This profile includes interviews with Smokey Robinson, Liza Minnelli, La Toya Jackson and more. 10 p.m. Saturday, Bio Channel
�Forever The King: A Tribute To Michael Jackson�: BET News special explores Jackson�s career, life and legacy. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, BET
�On the Record with Greta Van Susteren�: Special Jackson edition airs live from Los Angeles. Van Susteren will be investigating the cause of his death, speaking to his friends, and more 9 p.m. Saturday, Fox News Channel
�Michael Jackson: Man in the Mirror�: CNN news documentary explores the performer�s life. 8 & 11 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, CNN
�The Jacksons: An American Dream�: The 1992 five-hour miniseries documents the progression of Michael Jackson�s career from childhood stardom. Noon & 7 p.m. Saturday, TV One. The same special airs at 2 & 7 p.m. Sunday on TV Land.
�The Life & Times of Michael Jackson�: A one-hour documentary produced by the TV Guide Channel. 7 p.m. Sunday.
�BET Awards �09�: The previously scheduled awards show, to be hosted by Jamie Foxx, is undergoing �a total overhaul,� according the Associated Press, which reported the show is being retooled as a tribute to Jackson. The telecast is being lengthened, performers are being added to the lineup (including Usher and Justin Timberlake) and additional guests are expected to attend. Preshow, �106 & Park: Live from the Red Carpet,� 6 p.m. Sunday; awards 8 p.m. Sunday.
�American Idol�: The Fox reality show airs an encore performance from this past season, with contestants focusing on MJ�s material, including Adam Lambert on �Black or White.� 8 p.m. Monday, Fox.
�E!ES Michael Jackson�: A documentary produced in cooperation with the Jackson organization, it includes home videos, new and archival interviews with Jackson, his family and friends. Premieres 10 p.m. Wednesday, E!