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"Rechov Sumsum" (1983): : -- Smokey Robinson tells Telly to be patient.
"Access Hollywood" (1996): : -- Access' Shaun Robinson has some fun with T.I. and Smokey Robinson on the red carpet, but is T.I. brave enough to sing a Smokey song in front of the legend himself?
"Biography" (1987): : -- Smokey Robinson on songwriting for Marvin Gaye and how the right singer can make or break a song.
Michael & Janet Jackson: Scream - HIStory in the Making (1995) -- Smokey Robinson recalls how Michael Jackson and his brothers were discovered by Motown.
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Overview

Date of Birth:

19 February 1940, Detroit, Michigan, USA more

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Multi-talented performer/writer/producer Smokey Robinson's career, and life... more

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He had his first recording as 'The Miracles" in 1958. It was a follow up to a No... more

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Alternate Names:

Smokey Robinson & The Miracles | Smokey Robinson and The Miracles | Smokey Robinson and the Miracles | The Miracles | William 'Smokey' Robinson

Filmography

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Soundtrack:
  1. "Later with Jools Holland" (1 episode, 2009)
    ... aka A Little Later (USA: cut version)
        - Episode #35.6 (2009) TV episode (performer: "You Really Got A Hold Of Me", "Don't Know Why")
  2. Michael Jackson Memorial (2009) (TV) (performer: "We Are The World")
    ... aka Michael Jackson Memorial Service (USA: alternative title)
  3. "Dancing with the Stars" (1 episode, 2009)
        - Round Ten: Final Results (2009) TV episode (writer: "Ain't That Peculiar" (uncredited))
  4. The Boat That Rocked (2009) (performer: "Ooo Baby Baby")
    ... aka Good Morning England (France)
    ... aka Pirate Radio (USA: new title)
    ... aka Radio Rock Revolution (Germany)
  5. "The Cleaner" (1 episode, 2008)
        - Chaos Theory (2008) TV episode (writer: "Tracks of My Tears" (uncredited))
  6. Broken Fences (2008) (writer: "OOO Baby Baby")
  7. "The Wire" (2 episodes, 2003-2008)
        - React Quotes (2008) TV episode (performer: "My Girl Has Gone")
        - Stray Rounds (2003) TV episode ("You Beat Me To The Punch")
  8. Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story (2007) (writer: "My Girl")
    ... aka Walk Hard (USA: short title)
    ... aka Walk Hard: American Cox, the Unbearably Long, Self-Indulgent Director's Cut (USA: director's cut)
  9. The Game Plan (2007) (writer: "My Girl")
  10. "TV Land Confidential" (1 episode, 2007)
    ... aka TV Land Confidential: The Untold Stories (USA: second season title)
        - Music (2007) TV episode (writer: "The Way You Do the Things You Do")
  11. Crazy Love (2007/I) (writer: "You've Really Got A Hold On Me") (performer: "You've Really Got A Hold On Me")
  12. Music and Lyrics (2007) (writer: "My Girl")
  13. The Kennedy Center Honors: A Celebration of the Performing Arts (2006) (TV) (writer: "My Girl", "The Way You Do the Things You Do")
  14. Rocky Balboa (2006) (writer: "Ooh Baby Baby") (performer: "Ooh Baby Baby")
  15. Candles on Bay Street (2006) (TV) (writer: "The Tracks of My Tears")
  16. Bobby (2006) (writer: "Tracks of My Tears", "Ain't That Peculiar") (performer: "Tracks of My Tears")
  17. Glory Road (2006) (writer: "My Guy", "Going to a Go-Go", "Get Ready", "Ain't That Peculiar") (performer: "Going to a Go-Go")
  18. Last Holiday (2006) (writer: "Tracks of My Tears") (performer: "Tracks of My Tears")
  19. Munich (2005) (writer: "My Girl")
    ... aka Munich (Canada: French title) (France)
    ... aka Steven Spielberg's Munich (Australia)
  20. "Everybody Hates Chris" (1 episode, 2005)
        - Everybody Hates the Babysitter (2005) TV episode (writer: "Being with You") (performer: "Being with You")
  21. "Making the Band 3" (1 episode, 2005)
        - Times Square Harmony (2005) TV episode (writer: "Who's Lovin' You")
  22. "Wife Swap" (1 episode, 2005)
        - Episode #5.2 (2005) TV episode (performer: "Tracks of my Tears")
  23. "Cold Case" (1 episode, 2005)
        - Time to Crime (2005) TV episode (performer: "Just To See Her")
  24. Are We There Yet? (2005) (writer: "Get Ready")
  25. Racing Stripes (2005) (writer: "My Girl")
  26. "Blackpool" (1 episode, 2004)
    ... aka Viva Blackpool (USA: new syndication title)
        - Episode #1.2 (2004) TV episode ("I Second That Emotion")
  27. Raise Your Voice (2004) (writer: "The Way You Do the Things You Do")
  28. Karaoke Revolution Volume 2 (2004) (VG) ("My Girl")
  29. School for Seduction (2004) (writer: "Got a Job") (performer: "Got a Job")
  30. Calendar Girls (2003) (writer: "The Way You Do the Things You Do")
  31. Hollywood Homicide (2003) (writer: "My Girl", "The Tracks of My Tears") (performer: "The Tracks of My Tears")
  32. How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (2003) ("The Way You Do the Things You Do")
    ... aka Wie werde ich ihn los in 10 Tagen (Germany)
  33. American Splendor (2003) (writer: "Ain't That Peculiar" (1965))
  34. The Santa Clause 2 (2002) (performer: "Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town")
    ... aka SC2 (USA: promotional abbreviation)
    ... aka Santa Clause 2 (UK: poster title)
    ... aka The Santa Clause 2: The Mrs. Clause (USA: alternative title)
  35. "American Dreams" (2002) TV series (unknown episodes)
    ... aka Our Generation (Australia) (USA: working title)
  36. Standing in the Shadows of Motown (2002) ("You've Really Got a Hold On Me", "Shop Around", "I'll Be Doggone", "The Way You Do The Things You Do", "Don't Mess With Bill", "Ooo Baby, Baby", "My Girl", "Since I Lost My Baby")
    ... aka Standing in the Shadows of Motown: The Story of the Funk Brothers (USA: promotional title)
  37. A Knight's Tale (2001) (writer: "Get Ready")
  38. Bounce (2000) (performer: "I Second That Emotion")
  39. Duets (2000) (writer: "Cruisin'")
  40. Honest (2000) (performer: "Tracks of My Tears")
  41. "Friends" (1 episode, 2000)
        - The One with Mac and C.H.E.E.S.E. (2000) TV episode (performer: "You Really Got a Hold on Me" (uncredited))
  42. Return to Me (2000) (writer: "I Second That Emotion") (performer: "I Second That Emotion")

  43. Any Given Sunday (1999) (writer: "CRUISIN'") (performer: "CRUISIN'")
  44. Tuftsablanca (1999) (performer: "I Second That Emotion")
  45. "The Sopranos" (1 episode, 1999)
        - Nobody Knows Anything (1999) TV episode (performer: "Mickey's Monkey")
  46. The '60s (1999) (TV) (performer: "The Tracks of My Tears")
  47. Matrimoni (1998) (performer: "I'll be home for Christmas')
    ... aka Les femmes comme les hommes ne sont pas des anges (France: video title)
    ... aka Marriages (USA)
    ... aka Matrimoni (France)
  48. Free Tibet (1998) (writer: "Diggin' the Sound")
  49. Simon Birch (1998) (performer: "Mickey's Monkey")
    ... aka Angels and Armadillos
  50. Strike! (1998) (writer: "You've Really Got a Hold on Me") (performer: "You've Really Got a Hold on Me")
    ... aka The Hairy Bird (Australia) (Canada: English title: working title)
    ... aka All I Wanna Do (USA: new title)
    ... aka College femminile (Italy)
    ... aka Les filles font la loi (Canada: French title)
  51. Soul Food (1997) (writer: "My Girl")
  52. Year of the Horse (1997) (writer: "My Girl")
    ... aka Year of the Horse: Neil Young and Crazy Horse Live (USA: complete title)
  53. Flipping (1997) (writer: "GET READY")
  54. Striptease (1996) (writer: "You've Really Got A Hold On Me")
  55. En el aire (1995) (writer: "My Girl")
    ... aka On the Air
  56. Batman Forever (1995) (writer: "The Hunter Gets Captured By The Game")
  57. Friday (1995) (writer: "The Way You Do the Things You Do")
  58. The Walking Dead (1995) (performer: "OOO Baby Baby", "The Tracks Of My Tears")
  59. "Women of the House" (1 episode, 1995)
        - Guess Who's Sleeping in Lincoln's Bed? (1995) TV episode (writer: "Don't Mess with Bill")
  60. Dumb & Dumber (1994) (writer: "Get Ready")
    ... aka Dumb Happens
    ... aka Dumb and Dumber (USA: video box title)
  61. My Girl 2 (1994) (writer: "MY GIRL")
  62. The Beatles: The First U.S. Visit (1994) (V) (writer: "Mikey's Monkey")
  63. Mi vida loca (1993) (writer: "I've Got Two Lovers")
    ... aka My Crazy Life
  64. Aretha Franklin: Duets (1993) (TV) (performer: "Chain of Fools", "Just to See Her")
  65. Sister Act (1992) (writer: "My Guy")
  66. Father of the Bride (1991) (writer: "My Girl")
  67. My Girl (1991) (writer: "MY GIRL")
  68. Problem Child 2 (1991) (writer: "Get Ready")
  69. Crooked Hearts (1991) (writer: "Ooh Baby, Baby")
  70. Thelma & Louise (1991) (writer: "The Way You Do The Things You Do")
    ... aka Thelma & Louise (France)
  71. "Full House" (1 episode, 1991)
        - Ol' Brown Eyes (1991) TV episode (writer: "My Girl" (uncredited))
  72. Mermaids (1990) (writer: "You've Really Got a Hold on Me")
  73. Coupe de Ville (1990) (writer: "Since I Lost My Baby", "OOO Baby, Baby") (performer: "OOO Baby, Baby")

  74. Born on the Fourth of July (1989) (writer: "My Girl")
  75. Black Rain (1989/I) ("THE WAY YOU DO THE THINGS YOU DO")
  76. Heavy Petting (1989) (performer: "Mickey's Monkey")
  77. How I Got Into College (1989) (writer: "Get Ready")
  78. Scrooged (1988) (writer: "I Second That Emotion") (performer: "I Second That Emotion")
  79. Moonwalker (1988) (writer: "Who's Lovin' You")
    ... aka Michael Jackson: Moonwalker (USA: promotional title)
  80. Alien Nation (1988) (performer: "YOU'VE REALLY GOT A HOLD ON ME")
  81. Coming to America (1988) (writer: "Ooo Baby Baby") (performer: "Ooo Baby Baby") (producer: "Ooo Baby Baby")
    ... aka Prince in New York (Europe: English title: video title)
  82. A Night in the Life of Jimmy Reardon (1988) (performer: "SHOP AROUND")
    ... aka Aren't You Even Gonna Kiss Me Goodbye? (USA: alternative title)
  83. Shades of Love: The Emerald Tear (1988) (TV) (lyrics: "Cruisin") (performer: "Cruisin")
  84. Dear America: Letters Home from Vietnam (1987) (TV) (writer: "GOING TO A GO-GO") (performer: "GOING TO A GO-GO")
    ... aka Dear America
  85. Sammy and Rosie Get Laid (1987) (writer: "My Girl")
    ... aka Sammy and Rosie (Canada: English title)
  86. Street Smart (1987) (writer: "My Girl")
  87. Mannequin (1987) (music: "MY GIRL") (producer: "MY GIRL")
  88. Platoon (1986) (performer: "TRACKS OF MY TEARS") ("TRACKS OF MY TEARS")
  89. Solarbabies (1986) (writer: "Love Will Set You Free") (performer: "Love Will Set You Free")
    ... aka Solar Warriors
  90. One More Saturday Night (1986) (writer: "Shop Around") (performer: "Shop Around") (producer: "Shop Around")
  91. A Fine Mess (1986) (performer: "Wishful Thinking") ("Movin' So Close")
    ... aka Blake Edwards' A Fine Mess (USA: complete title)
  92. Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling (1986) (performer: "OOH BABY, BABY")
  93. Youngblood (1986) (writer: "GET READY")
  94. The Last Dragon (1985) (performer: "First Time On a Ferris Wheel")
    ... aka Berry Gordy's The Last Dragon
  95. Heaven Help Us (1985) (performer: "Ooh Baby Baby")
    ... aka Catholic Boys
  96. Hand in Hand (1985) (writer: "My Guy")
  97. DTV: Golden Oldies (1984) (V) (performer: "Mickey's Monkey", "You Really Got a Hold On Me")
  98. The Big Chill (1983) (performer: "I SECOND THAT EMOTION")
  99. Four Friends (1981) (music: "Shop Around")
    ... aka Georgia's Friends
  100. Hard Country (1981) (music: "OOH BABY BABY") (lyrics: "OOH BABY BABY")
  101. American Gigolo (1980) (performer: "The Love I Saw in You Is Just a Mirage") ("The Love I Saw in You Is Just a Mirage")

  102. The Wanderers (1979) (performer: "You've Really Got a Hold on Me")
  103. Big Time (1977) (writer: "Big Time", "Hip Trip", "If We're Gonna Act Like Lovers", "So Nice", "He Is the Light of the World") (performer: "Big Time", "Hip Trip", "If We're Gonna Act Like Lovers", "So Nice", "He Is the Light of the World")
  104. French Shampoo (Homage to W. B.) (1975) (writer: "Get Ready" (uncredited))
    ... aka French Shampoo (USA: DVD box title)
  105. "The Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour" (1 episode, 1972)
        - Episode #2.13 (1972) TV episode (writer: "Get Ready", "Get Ready" (reprise))

  106. "Music Scene" (1 episode, 1969)
        - Episode #1.3 (1969) TV episode (performer: "Here I Go Again")
  107. It's What's Happening, Baby! (1965) (TV) (performer: "Ooo My Baby")
  108. The T.A.M.I. Show (1964) (performer: "That's What Love is Made Of", "You Really Got a Hold on Me", "Mickey's Monkey")
    ... aka Teen Age Command Performance (UK)
    ... aka The Rock Revival of 1964 (USA: informal alternative title)
Actor:
  1. Sweetwater (2009) (pre-production) .... Clifton Nathaniel - Sweetwater's Father

  2. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony (2009) (TV)
  3. Heal the Land (2008) .... Performer
  4. Last Holiday (2006) .... Smokey Robinson
  5. "Higglytown Heroes" .... Grocer Hero (1 episode, 2004)
        - Soup with Stars/The Happy Friendly Sparkly Toast Club (2004) TV episode .... Grocer Hero
  6. "The Young and the Restless" .... Smokey Robinson (1 episode, 2004)
    ... aka Y&R (USA: promotional abbreviation)
        - Episode #1.7837 (2004) TV episode .... Smokey Robinson
  7. "One on One" .... Duane's Father (2 episodes, 2003-2004)
        - He's Not Heavy, He's My Half-Brother (2004) TV episode .... Duane's Father
        - Tears of a Clown (2003) TV episode .... Duane's Father
  8. Hollywood Homicide (2003) .... Cabbie

  9. Kenny Rogers Classic Weekend (1990) (TV)

  10. "Generations" (1989) TV series .... Linc Greer (unknown episodes, 1989)
  11. "The Billy Crystal Comedy Hour" (1 episode, 1982)
        - Episode #1.5 (1982) TV episode

  12. "Police Woman" .... Sam Jennings (1 episode, 1974)
        - Smack (1974) TV episode .... Sam Jennings
  13. "Police Story" .... Hawkins (1 episode, 1974)
        - The Wyatt Earp Syndrome (1974) TV episode .... Hawkins
Writer:
  1. Big Time (1977) (writer)
Producer:
  1. Big Time (1977) (executive producer) (as William 'Smokey' Robinson)
Composer:
  1. Big Time (1977)
Music Department:
  1. Big Time (1977) (music arranger)
Thanks:
  1. "American Idol: The Search for a Superstar" (special thanks) (1 episode, 2009)
    ... aka American Idol (USA: new title)
    ... aka American Idol 2 (USA: promotional title)
    ... aka American Idol 3 (USA: alternative title)
    ... aka American Idol 4 (USA: fourth season title)
        - The Top 10 Finalists Perform (2009) TV episode (special thanks)
Self:
  1. Recording: The History of Recorded Music (2009) (post-production) .... Himself

  2. "Unsung" .... Himself (1 episode, 2009)
        - Teena Marie (2009) TV episode .... Himself
  3. "Later with Jools Holland" .... Himself (2 episodes, 2006-2009)
    ... aka A Little Later (USA: cut version)
        - Episode #35.6 (2009) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode #28.2 (2006) TV episode .... Himself
  4. "The Brian McKnight Show" .... Himself (1 episode, 2009)
        - Episode #1.2 (2009) TV episode .... Himself
  5. "The Wendy Williams Show" .... Himself (1 episode, 2009)
        - Episode dated 29 September 2009 (2009) TV episode .... Himself
  6. "The Jay Leno Show" .... Himself - Musical Guest (1 episode, 2009)
        - Episode #1.9 (2009) TV episode .... Himself - Musical Guest
  7. "The Bonnie Hunt Show" .... Himself (1 episode, 2009)
        - Episode #2.7 (2009) TV episode .... Himself
  8. "Live with Regis and Kathie Lee" .... Himself (1 episode, 2009)
    ... aka Live with Regis (USA: new title)
    ... aka Live with Regis & Kelly (USA: new title)
        - Episode #22.4 (2009) TV episode .... Himself
  9. "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon" .... Himself - Musical Guest (1 episode, 2009)
        - Episode #1.103 (2009) TV episode .... Himself - Musical Guest
  10. "The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien" .... Himself - Musical Guest (1 episode, 2009)
        - Episode #1.52 (2009) TV episode .... Himself - Musical Guest
  11. "Tavis Smiley" .... Himself (3 episodes, 2004-2009)
        - Episode dated 18 August 2009 (2009) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode dated 6 October 2006 (2006) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode dated 16 April 2004 (2004) TV episode .... Himself
  12. Michael Jackson Memorial (2009) (TV) .... Himself
    ... aka Michael Jackson Memorial Service (USA: alternative title)
  13. "Larry King Live" .... Himself (1 episode, 2009)
        - Mourning Michael (2009) TV episode .... Himself
  14. "Entertainment Tonight" .... Himself (4 episodes, 2006-2009)
    ... aka E.T. (USA: informal title)
    ... aka ET Weekend (Australia: weekend title)
    ... aka Entertainment This Week (weekend title)
    ... aka This Week in Entertainment (USA: weekend title)
        - Episode dated 25 May 2009 (2009) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode dated 26 December 2007 (2007) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode dated 26 October 2007 (2007) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode dated 16 June 2006 (2006) TV episode .... Himself
  15. "American Idol: The Search for a Superstar" .... Himself / ... (4 episodes, 2003-2009)
    ... aka American Idol (USA: new title)
    ... aka American Idol 2 (USA: promotional title)
    ... aka American Idol 3 (USA: alternative title)
    ... aka American Idol 4 (USA: fourth season title)
        - Live Results Show: One Contestant Eliminated (2009) TV episode .... Himself
        - The Top 10 Finalists Perform (2009) TV episode .... Himself
        - Finale (2007) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode #2.26 (2003) TV episode .... Guest Judge
  16. The 51st Annual Grammy Awards (2009) (TV) .... Himself - Performer
  17. "The Girls Next Door" .... Himself - Singer-Songwriter (1 episode, 2008)
    ... aka The Girls of the Playboy Mansion (UK)
        - Kentucky Fried (2008) TV episode .... Himself - Singer-Songwriter
  18. The Four Tops: Reach Out - Definitive Performances 1965-1973 (2008) (V) .... Himself
  19. Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History (2008) (V) .... Himself
  20. "American Idol Rewind" .... Himself - Guest Judge (1 episode, 2008)
        - Episode dated 15 March 2008 (2008) TV episode .... Himself - Guest Judge
  21. An Evening of Stars: Tribute to Smokey Robinson (2008) (TV) .... Himself
  22. Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical Treasure (2008) (TV) .... Himself
  23. "Dancing with the Stars" .... Himself (1 episode, 2007)
        - Episode #7.9 (2007) TV episode .... Himself
  24. "Breakfast with the Arts" .... Himself (1 episode, 2007)
        - Smokey Robinson/Art Garfunkel (2007) TV episode .... Himself
  25. 38th NAACP Image Awards (2007) (TV) .... Himself - Presenter
  26. Let the Music Play: The Barry White Story (2007) (TV) .... Himself
  27. An Evening of Stars: Tribute to Aretha Franklin (2007) (TV) .... Himself
  28. Impact: Songs That Changed the World - Aretha Franklin: Respect (2007) (V) .... Himself
  29. The Kennedy Center Honors: A Celebration of the Performing Arts (2006) (TV) .... Himself
  30. "Days of Our Lives" .... Himself (1 episode, 2006)
    ... aka Cruise of Deception: Days of Our Lives (USA: summer title)
    ... aka DOOL (USA: informal short title)
    ... aka Days (USA: short title)
        - Episode #1.10444 (2006) TV episode .... Himself
  31. "Breakfast" .... Himself (1 episode, 2006)
        - Episode dated 31 October 2006 (2006) TV episode .... Himself
  32. "Friday Night with Jonathan Ross" .... Himself (1 episode, 2006)
        - Episode #11.8 (2006) TV episode .... Himself
  33. "Praise the Lord" (1 episode, 2006)
    ... aka TBN's Praise the Lord (USA: complete title)
        - Praise the Lord (2006) TV episode
  34. "Celebrity Duets" .... Himself - Musical Guest (3 episodes, 2006)
        - Finale (2006) TV episode .... Himself - Musical Guest
        - Episode #1.8 (2006) TV episode .... Himself - Musical Guest
        - Episode #1.1 (2006) TV episode .... Himself - Musical Guest
  35. "TV Land's Top Ten" .... Himself (1 episode, 2006)
        - Top Ten Musical Moments (2006) TV episode .... Himself
  36. "Amazon Fishbowl with Bill Maher" .... Himself (1 episode, 2006)
        - Episode #1.11 (2006) TV episode .... Himself
  37. "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" .... Himself / ... (1 episode, 2006)
    ... aka Jay Leno (Australia)
        - Episode dated 12 July 2006 (2006) TV episode .... Himself/Musical Guest
  38. "TV One on One" .... Himself (1 episode, 2006)
        - Episode dated 18 June 2006 (2006) TV episode .... Himself
  39. "BBC News 24" .... Himself (1 episode, 2006)
    ... aka BBC News (UK: new title)
    ... aka BBC News Channel (UK: long new title)
        - Episode #9.195 (2006) TV episode .... Himself
  40. Legends Ball (2006) (TV) .... Himself
  41. Britain's Favourite Break Up Songs (2006) (TV) .... Himself
  42. An Evening of Stars: Tribute to Stevie Wonder (2006) (TV) .... Himself
  43. 20th Century Masters: The Best of Rick James - The DVD Collection (2005) (V) .... Himself (segment "Ebony Eyes")
  44. "Russell Simmons Presents Def Poetry" .... Himself (2 episodes, 2003-2005)
    ... aka Def Poetry (USA: short title)
    ... aka Def Poetry Jam (USA: promotional title)
        - Episode #5.3 (2005) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode #3.7 (2003) TV episode .... Himself
  45. The 3rd Annual TV Land Awards (2005) (TV) .... Himself
  46. "48 Hours" .... Himself (1 episode, 2005)
    ... aka 48 Hours Investigates (USA: alternative title)
    ... aka 48 Hours Mystery (USA: alternative title)
        - Michael Jackson: Critical Stage (2005) TV episode .... Himself
  47. The 10th Annual Walk of Fame Honoring Smokey Robinson (2004) (TV) .... Himself
  48. Soulful Sixties (2004) (V) (as The Miracles) .... Himself
  49. Motown 45 (2004) (TV) .... Himself
  50. "On-Air with Ryan Seacrest" .... Himself (1 episode, 2004)
        - Episode dated 17 May 2004 (2004) TV episode .... Himself
  51. 35th Annual GMA Music Awards (2004) (TV) .... Himself
  52. "Inside Edition" .... Himself (1 episode, 2004)
        - Episode dated 5 April 2004 (2004) TV episode .... Himself
  53. 35th NAACP Image Awards (2004) (TV) .... Himself
  54. The Michael Jackson Story (2003) (TV) .... Himself - Musician/Co-founder of Motown Records
  55. "Pyramid" .... Himself (1 episode, 2003)
    ... aka The $100,000 Pyramid (USA: alternative title)
        - Episode dated 16 October 2003 (2003) TV episode .... Himself
  56. "Intimate Portrait" .... Himself (1 episode, 2003)
        - Gladys Knight (2003) TV episode .... Himself
  57. It's Black Entertainment (2002) (TV) .... Himself
  58. "The Proud Family" .... Himself (1 episode)
        - Wedding Bell Blues (????) TV episode (voice) .... Himself
  59. The Joke's on Thee (2001) (TV) .... Himself
  60. "Lifestyle Magazine" .... Himself (1 episode, 2001)
        - Overcoming Addiction through Spirituality (2001) TV episode .... Himself
  61. 100 Greatest Number One Singles (2001) (TV) .... Himself
  62. The Beatles Revolution (2000) (TV) .... Himself
  63. 31st NAACP Image Awards (2000) (TV) .... Himself - Honoree
  64. "Top Ten" .... Himself (1 episode, 2000)
        - Heartbreakers (2000) TV episode .... Himself

  65. The Kennedy Center Honors: A Celebration of the Performing Arts (1999) (TV) .... Himself
  66. "The Martin Short Show" .... Himself (1 episode, 1999)
        - Episode #1.16 (1999) TV episode .... Himself
  67. "Hollywood Squares" .... Guest Appearance (5 episodes, 1999)
    ... aka H² (USA: promotional abbreviation)
    ... aka H2: Hollywood Squares (USA: fifth season title)
        - Episode dated 19 February 1999 (1999) TV episode .... Guest Appearance
        - Episode dated 18 February 1999 (1999) TV episode .... Guest Appearance
        - Episode dated 17 February 1999 (1999) TV episode .... Guest Appearance
        - Episode dated 16 February 1999 (1999) TV episode .... Guest Appearance
        - Episode dated 15 February 1999 (1999) TV episode .... Guest Appearance
  68. The Temptations (1998) (TV) .... Himself
  69. Quincy Jones... The First 50 Years (1998) (TV) .... Himself
  70. Motown 40: The Music Is Forever (1998) (TV) .... Himself
  71. "The Rosie O'Donnell Show" .... Himself (1 episode, 1998)
        - Episode dated 12 February 1998 (1998) TV episode .... Himself
  72. "E! True Hollywood Story" .... Himself (1 episode, 1998)
        - Marvin Gaye (1998) TV episode .... Himself
  73. Super Bowl XXXII (1998) (TV) .... Halftime Show Performer
  74. Christmas in Washington (1998) (TV) .... Himself
  75. Celebrate the Dream: 50 Years of Ebony Magazine (1996) (TV) .... Himself
  76. The History of Rock 'N' Roll, Vol. 5 (1995) (TV) .... Himself
    ... aka The Sounds of Soul
  77. The History of Rock 'N' Roll, Vol. 3 (1995) (TV) .... Himself
    ... aka Britain Invades, America Fights Back
  78. The Jackson Family Honors (1994) (TV) .... Himself
  79. Apollo Theatre Hall of Fame (1993) (TV) .... Himself
  80. Aretha Franklin: Duets (1993) (TV) .... Himself
  81. "Rockopop" .... Himself (1 episode, 1992)
        - Episode dated 1 February 1992 (1992) TV episode .... Himself
  82. The 5th Annual Soul Train Music Awards (1991) (TV) .... Himself
  83. "Golden Age of Rock'n'Roll" (1991) TV series .... Himself (unknown episodes)
  84. Sinatra 75: The Best Is Yet to Come (1990) (TV) .... Himself
  85. Motown 30: What's Goin' On! (1990) (TV) .... Himself
  86. Absolutely ABC (1990) (V) .... Himself (guest appearance) (in "When Smokey Sings")
  87. Smokey Robinson: The Quiet Legend (1990) (TV) .... Himself

  88. Grammy Living Legends (1989) (TV) .... Himself - Honoree
  89. "Ebony/Jet Showcase" .... Himself (3 episodes, 1986-1989)
        - Episode dated 10 November 1989 (1989) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode dated 16 October 1987 (1987) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode dated 18 July 1986 (1986) TV episode .... Himself
  90. The Disney-MGM Studios Theme Park Grand Opening (1989) (TV) .... Himself
  91. The 2nd Annual Soul Train Music Awards (1988) (TV) .... Himself
  92. The 15th Annual American Music Awards (1988) (TV) .... Himself/Host
  93. "Soul Train" .... Himself / ... (6 episodes, 1973-1988)
        - Episode #17.14 (1988) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode #11.21 (1982) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode #9.10 (1979) TV episode .... Himself
        - The Best of Soul Train: 1973-1974 (1974) TV episode .... Guest
        - Smokey Robinson/First Choice/Al Wilson (1973) TV episode .... Himself
          (1 more)
  94. "Dolly" .... Himself (1 episode, 1988)
        - Episode #1.17 (1988) TV episode .... Himself
  95. Michael Jackson: The Legend Continues (1988) (V) .... Himself
  96. Motown Merry Christmas (1987) (TV) .... Himself
  97. "Solid Gold" .... Himself (2 episodes, 1981-1987)
    ... aka Solid Gold in Concert (USA: new title)
        - Episode dated 5 September 1987 (1987) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode dated 7 January 1981 (1981) TV episode .... Himself
  98. Marvin Gaye (1987) (TV) .... Host
  99. "The New Hollywood Squares" .... Guest Appearance (1 episode, 1987)
        - Episode dated 16 March 1987 (1987) TV episode .... Guest Appearance
  100. "1986 World Series" (1986) TV mini-series .... Himself - Star Spangled Banner Singer (Game 5)
  101. "Bandstand" .... Himself / ... (12 episodes, 1960-1986)
    ... aka AB (USA: short title)
    ... aka American Bandstand (USA: new title)
    ... aka American Bandstand 1966 (USA: ninth season title)
    ... aka New American Bandstand 1965 (USA: new title)
    ... aka VH1's Best of American Bandstand (USA: rerun title)
        - Episode #29.38 (1986) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode #25.5 (1981) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode #23.3 (1979) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode #21.1 (1977) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode #19.19 (1976) TV episode .... Himself
          (7 more)
  102. Knights of the City (1986) .... Himself
    ... aka Cry of the City
  103. "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson" .... Himself (1 episode, 1985)
    ... aka The Best of Carson (USA: rerun title)
        - Episode dated 27 August 1985 (1985) TV episode .... Himself
  104. "The Motown Revue Starring Smokey Robinson" (1985) TV series .... Host (unknown episodes)
    ... aka Motown Revue (USA: short title)
  105. Motown Returns to the Apollo (1985) (TV) .... Himself
  106. We Are the World (1985) (TV) .... Himself
    ... aka We Are the World: The Video Event (International: English title: video title)
  107. The 12th Annual American Music Awards (1985) (TV) .... Himself - Presenter
  108. Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever (1983) (TV) .... Himself
    ... aka Motown 25 (USA: short title)
  109. "Rock 'n' Roll: The First 25 Years" (1982) TV series .... Himself - Host
  110. The American Music Awards (1982) (TV) .... Himself
    ... aka The 9th Annual American Music Awards (USA: alternative title)
    ... aka The 9th Annual American Music Awardsm (USA: alternative title)
  111. "The John Davidson Show" .... Himself (1 episode, 1980)
        - Episode dated 27 August 1980 (1980) TV episode .... Himself
  112. The 22nd Annual Grammy Awards (1980) (TV) .... Himself

  113. "Top of the Pops" .... Himself (1 episode, 1977)
    ... aka All New Top of the Pops (UK: alternative title)
    ... aka TOTP
        - Episode dated 27 October 1977 (1977) TV episode .... Himself
  114. "The Midnight Special" .... Himself - Host (1 episode, 1974)
        - Episode #2.19 (1974) TV episode .... Himself - Host
  115. The Smokey Robinson Show (1970) (TV) .... Himself - Host
  116. "The Andy Williams Show" .... Himself (1 episode, 1970)
        - Episode dated 31 October 1970 (1970) TV episode (as Smokey Robinson and The Miracles) .... Himself
  117. "Playboy After Dark" .... Singer (1 episode, 1970)
        - Episode #2.13 (1970) TV episode (as Smokey Robinson and The Miracles) .... Singer
  118. "This Is Tom Jones" (1 episode, 1970)
        - Episode #2.22 (1970) TV episode (as Smokey Robinson and the Miracles)

  119. "Black Journal" .... Himself (1 episode, 1969)
        - Episode #1.18 (1969) TV episode .... Himself
  120. "Music Scene" .... Himself - Musical Guest (1 episode, 1969)
        - Episode #1.3 (1969) TV episode .... Himself - Musical Guest
  121. "Toast of the Town" .... Singer (1 episode, 1968)
    ... aka The Ed Sullivan Show (USA: new title)
        - Episode #21.30 (1968) TV episode .... Singer
  122. "Tienerklanken" (1 episode, 1967)
        - Hullabaloo (1967) TV episode
  123. "Hullabaloo" .... Himself (1 episode, 1966)
        - Episode dated 31 January 1966 (1966) TV episode .... Himself
  124. It's What's Happening, Baby! (1965) (TV) (as The Miracles) .... Himself
  125. "Ready, Steady, Go!" .... Himself (3 episodes, 1964-1965)
        - The Sound of Motown (1965) TV episode (as The Miracles) .... Himself
        - Episode #2.29 (1965) TV episode (as The Miracles) .... Himself
        - Episode #2.14 (1964) TV episode (as The Miracles) .... Himself
  126. "Teen Town" (1965) TV series .... Himself
  127. The T.A.M.I. Show (1964) (as Smokey Robinson & The Miracles) .... Himself
    ... aka Teen Age Command Performance (UK)
    ... aka The Rock Revival of 1964 (USA: informal alternative title)
  128. "Thank Your Lucky Stars" .... Himself (1 episode, 1964)
        - Episode #7.11 (1964) TV episode (as The Miracles) .... Himself
  129. "Shindig!" .... Himself (1 episode, 1964)
        - Episode #1.8 (1964) TV episode .... Himself
Archive Footage:
  1. My Music: My Generation - The 60s (2008) (TV) .... Himself
  2. "Ellen: The Ellen DeGeneres Show"
        - Episode dated 12 February 2007 (2007) TV episode .... Himself
  3. Standing in the Shadows of Motown (2002) .... Himself

Additional Details

Other Works:

Robinson gained fame as a songwriter at Motown Records and as the lead singer of Smokey Robinson and the Miracles. more

Publicity Listings:

3 Biographical Movies | 1 Portrayal | 3 Interviews | 2 Articles more

Genres:

Music | Comedy | Drama | Documentary more

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