ABC PrimeTime LIVE - Diane Sawyer interviews Michael Jackson & Lisa Marie Presley (1995)

This 1995 Michael Jackson interview on ABC's Prime Time Live was conducted by Diane Sawyer and featured Michael Jackson alongside his then-wife, Lisa Marie Presley. This was Michael Jackson's first major interview following the 1993 child molestation allegations. Jackson used this platform to deny any wrongdoing and to explain his decision to settle the civil suit to avoid further distress from the media. Michael Jackson wanted to publicly address the child molestation allegations from 1993. The interview also focused on Jackson's marriage to Lisa Marie Presley, the daughter of the Elvis Presley. They discussed how they met, their relationship, and their future plans. This was a rare public appearance for the couple, who had married in 1994. Both Jackson and Presley spoke about the intense media scrutiny they faced. Jackson expressed his frustration with the tabloid stories and the impact they had on his life. Jackson then talked about his music, including his then-recently released album "HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book I." He addressed the themes of the album and his creative process. The interview was watched by approximately 60 million people, making it one of the most-watched interviews of the time. Includes original commercials - Commercial Block 1 - Pocahontas trailer, JC Penny, Raisin Bran, Mazda Commercial Block 2 - Apollo 13 trailer, Isuzu, MasterCard, All, An Innocent Man trailer, 20/20 Bumper Commercial Block 3 - Batman Forever trailer, Judith Krantz's Torch Song, General Hospital Commercial Block 4 - First Knight trailer, Kenmore, MCI, Plax, Clorox 2, Citibank, Murder One trailer, PSA Arbor Day Foundation Commercial Block 5 - PSA Aids, Free Willy 2 trailer, Western Union, Soft & Dry, Isuzu, Visine

Added 14 Jun 2026