Anyone watching...

[ajf9597]

the Michael Jackson special?

[lizzyfizzy]

i hadn't heard about it. i doubt it, in any case. i already know his story. lol!!

[Paula]

Nope, I'm Michael Jackson'd out. LOL

[Rae's World]

nope!!

[kscwgirl]

It's his memorial service, Lizzy.

I dvr'ed it and will watch when I get home.

[emmasmommy]

I'm with Paula. I've had about all of Michael Jackson that I can take.

[rochelle789]

I have it on in the background. Mariah Carey's performance was good. I've always loved her version of I'll Be There.

[newfiemountiewife]

Yes, I am. I love Stevie Wonder.

[amandabarugh]

I'm watching.

[ajf9597]

I haven't actually watched anything Michael Jackson, but it's on in the background. I like hearing all the musicians that are performing.

[amandabarugh]

Oh, I do not agree with Magic Johnson. MJ's father was/is horrible.

[ajf9597]

Oh, I heard they are having a special with his ex-wife on tonight, though

[Jenn Barrette]

It is sad that MJ died...but honestly I would rather be watching my soap operas right now

[Mandy]

I'm watching. It's very touching, actually. I teared up a time or two.

[Libby Pritchett]

Yep. I've been watching coverage all morning, and I'm watching the service now.

[amandabarugh]

Originally Posted by Mandy

I'm watching. It's very touching, actually. I teared up a time or two.

Oh, I'm glad I'm not the only who feels this way.

[rochelle789]

Originally Posted by amandabarugh

Oh, I do not agree with Magic Johnson. MJ's father was/is horrible.

I agree. It sounds like he was a disgusting excuse for a father.

[amandabarugh]

Wow, Jermaine's performance was heartbreaking.

[ajf9597]

Did you guys hear Jennifer Hudson? Loved that song and John Mayer was good too!

[amandabarugh]

Originally Posted by ajf9597

Did you guys hear Jennifer Hudson? Loved that song and John Mayer was good too!

Yes, they both were very good.

[MamaBee]

I too have it on in the background... even if you are a big fan or not... it's touching to see how many people he has touched in this life.

My grandfather just passed away yesterday, so this has been a bit hard for me to watch...

[sannajeannine]

Originally Posted by JenniferBarrette

It is sad that MJ died...but honestly I would rather be watching my soap operas right now

I'm with you Jenn!

[rochelle789]

Loved John Mayer's guitar performance. That wasn't what I expected it would be, but in a good way.

[amandabarugh]

Originally Posted by MamaBee

I too have it on in the background... even if you are a big fan or not... it's touching to see how many people he has touched in this life.

My grandfather just passed away yesterday, so this has been a bit hard for me to watch...

(((hugs))) I'm so sorry for your loss.

[~Julie~]

Originally Posted by MamaBee

I too have it on in the background... even if you are a big fan or not... it's touching to see how many people he has touched in this life.

My grandfather just passed away yesterday, so this has been a bit hard for me to watch...

Im so sorry for your loss {{hugs}}

I am watching it (while packing LOL) and I have my Tivo recording it for Dave who is at work!

[newfiemountiewife]

Originally Posted by MamaBee

I too have it on in the background... even if you are a big fan or not... it's touching to see how many people he has touched in this life.

My grandfather just passed away yesterday, so this has been a bit hard for me to watch...

I'm so sorry for your loss

[ajf9597]

Originally Posted by MamaBee

I too have it on in the background... even if you are a big fan or not... it's touching to see how many people he has touched in this life.

My grandfather just passed away yesterday, so this has been a bit hard for me to watch...

Oh, I'm so sorry for your loss (((hugs)))

[Sharon Kay]

I grew up with Michael Jackson, his brothers...it's my generation...my childhood growing up...so of course I am watching. I'm the same age as Michael.

[sannajeannine]

Originally Posted by MamaBee

I too have it on in the background... even if you are a big fan or not... it's touching to see how many people he has touched in this life.

My grandfather just passed away yesterday, so this has been a bit hard for me to watch...

I'm so sorry for your loss

[amandabarugh]

This last performace is really a tearjerker, IMO.

[Sharon Kay]

Originally Posted by amandabarugh

This last performace is really a tearjerker, IMO.

I'm going through the tissues...

[ajf9597]

Originally Posted by amandabarugh

This last performace is really a tearjerker, IMO.

Absolutely!

[MamaBee]

OMG... just now hearing his daughter speak... I've totally lost it!

And thank you so much for all the hugs regarding my grandfather...

[newfiemountiewife]

I just lost it too. His little girl is just beautiful, and she's just so sad. I feel so bad for those kids. It was a beautiful memorial to him and his life.

[ajf9597]

Originally Posted by MamaBee

OMG... just now hearing his daughter speak... I've totally lost it!

That was so sad

[Sharon Kay]

Originally Posted by MamaBee

OMG... just now hearing his daughter speak... I've totally lost it!

And thank you so much for all the hugs regarding my grandfather...

Oh me too! Hearing her call him "daddy" puts a more real-ness to Michael...

I would imagine this would be very hard watching this with just losing your grandfather....{{hugs}}...

[~Julie~]

Ugh.. I lost it when Usher broke down while singing Gone too soon. The last performance was a tearjerker too. I just want to hug his little girl.

[*Kelly*]

I started watching when Brooke went up on stage (love her!). I enjoyed what some had to say but sad to see some people used this as a platform of sorts (IMO). Enjoyed it.. Usher was awesome! Not of fan of the brothers singing.. they certainly don't have the talent MJ had. I wasn't intending on watching but got sucked in.

I have an autographed MJ doll and my Thriller album is autographed by MJ. It's quite a treasure now.

[BrattyMeg]

I watched...was actually a really nice tribute to his life.

I lost it when Paris spoke though..wow..the family went thru extremes to keep them from the media. Katie Couric said it was almost like their coming out. Made me realize we've lost more than a global icon..these kids lost a dad they obviously adored. Was refreshing to hear such fun stories about him and things that made him more personable.

[newfiemountiewife]

Originally Posted by FlirtatiousBrat

I watched...was actually a really nice tribute to his life.

I lost it when Paris spoke though..wow..the family went thru extremes to keep them from the media. Katie Couric said it was almost like their coming out. Made me realize we've lost more than a global icon..these kids lost a dad they obviously adored. Was refreshing to hear such fun stories about him and things that made him more personable.

This is exactly how I felt about it too. It made him more real to me I think, and Paris was just beautiful.

[AnnieBananie]

I forgot all about it today... dangit

[amandabarugh]

Originally Posted by FlirtatiousBrat

I watched...was actually a really nice tribute to his life.

I lost it when Paris spoke though..wow..the family went thru extremes to keep them from the media. Katie Couric said it was almost like their coming out. Made me realize we've lost more than a global icon..these kids lost a dad they obviously adored. Was refreshing to hear such fun stories about him and things that made him more personable.

ITA!

[rochelle789]

Dangit! I had to go to my office real quick, so I missed the end. I'm going to have to look for it online later to catch the end.

[Chels85]

i watched it

[kscwgirl]

Finally watching it. Mariah is singing and I'm already teary.

[carriesmom]

I was at work. Probably wouldn't have though anyway!

[lisabranka]

I didn't watch it per se, but watching the national news they had bits and pieces and when his daughter Paris spoke.. it brought tears to my eyes.. Those poor kids lost a daddy