They Called Famous (1987 Disney Channel TV Special)

They Called Famous is a 1987 two-hour Disney Channel musical special hosted by Michael Jackson with special guest appearances by Pee-wee Herman, Jim Henson's Muppets, ALF, Ronald McDonald, Matt Frewer (in his portrayal of Max Headroom), Bill Cosby, Robin Williams, Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Michael J. Fox, Whitney Houston, Jim Varney (in his portrayal of Ernest P. Worrell), Whoopi Goldberg, Fred Newman, Cree Summer, Little Richard, Dionne Warwick, Florence Henderson, R2-D2, C-3PO, Garfield, Odie, Cheech Marin, Martin Mull, Mr. T, "Weird Al" Yankovic and California Raisins. It how get people to become music stars, how they to sing, and how Michael Jackson needs people for his band. It aired in November 26, 1987. A sequel More They Called Famous that aired on June 13, 1993 in ABC.

Songs

 * 1) They Called Famous - Michael Jackson
 * 2) I'm Sweet Music - "Weird Al" Yankovic
 * 3) Party Boys - Michael Jackson
 * 4) Read It - Whoopi Goldberg with Kermit, Miss Piggy, Gonzo, Fozzie Bear, Pee-wee Herman, Max Headroom, Mickey Mouse, Michael J. Fox, Little Richard, Dionne Warwick, Florence Henderson, Garfield, Odie, Ernest P. Worrell, and Mr. T; comments by Waldorf and Statler
 * 5) When The Foods Dance - California Raisins
 * 6) Walking with People - "Weird Al" Yankovic
 * 7) Do Will Mouse? - Michael Jackson and Whitney Houston with Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse
 * 8) Playing Foods - "Weird Al" Yankovic
 * 9) Villain Musical - Whitney Houston
 * 10) Eat It - "Weird Al" Yankovic with Fred Newman, Mean Mama, Luncheon Counter Monster, Beautiful Day Monster, Behemoth, The Apple Green Frackle and California Raisins
 * 11) Boom Wow - Little Richard
 * 12) I'm Top of the World - Cree Summer
 * 13) Rock with Us - Whitney Houston
 * 14) Man in the Mirror - Michael Jackson
 * 15) Loving Man - Dionne Warwick
 * 16) The Secret Weapon - Whitney Houston
 * 17) We Win - Michael Jackson with all.