1978

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1978 - Michael appears on a 1580 K-DAY TV commercial in 1978 dancing at the end to Atlantic Starr's "Stand Up".

1978 - Michael interviews with "Right On!" magazine, discussing feeling safe on stage, and talking about the fans who try to order him around.

1978 - Michael writes a song entitled "You Not Me".

1978 - Michael interviews among his brothers for various radio specials.

1978 - Michael's interview with "Teen Favorites" magazine, discussing acting, staying popular in the music scene, fashion, and Stevie Wonder, is published.

January 1978 - ??? (Check tour info in interview) MICHAEL JACKSON – WIZ KID A Jackie Film Special – 1978 https://web.archive.org/web/20140808105138/http://www.the-michael-jackson-archives.com/wizkid.html

Late January - Early February 1978 - Michael and The Jacksons interview with "Blues & Soul" magazine, discussing why he does music, future of movies, his future solo album, and his love for children and their innocence. He also discusses plans to star in a film entitled "The Bojangles Story", which will follow the life of tap dancer Bill Robinson.

February 10, 1978 - Michael, along with Stephanie Mills, is honored at the 38th annual Beaux Arts Ball of the National Urban League Guild in a "salute to youth" gathering.

~Mid-February 1978 - Michael attends a reception for the 20th Grammy Awards at Chasen's restaurant.

February 24-26, 1978 - Michael and the Jacksons perform in Port of Spain, Trinidad at the Grand Stand (24) and Queen's Park Savannah (25), and in San Fernando, Trinidad at Skinner Park (26).

March 10, 1978 - Michael and members of his family attend Rock ‘n Roll Sports Classic. Michael and his family, one team, competes against the other team, consisting of Lionel Richie and others. Michael gives a quick interview, and participates in the swimming relay and tug of war.

Summer 1978 - Michael and The Jacksons record "Blame it on the Boogie".

Summer 1978 - Michael and The Jacksons record "Push Me Away".

Summer 1978 - Michael and The Jacksons record "That's What You Get (For Being Polite)".

Summer 1978 - Michael and The Jacksons record "Things I Do for You".

Summer 1978 - Michael interviews via phone with Rock and Soul Magazine, discussing acting, still making records, his new Silver Blue Rolls Royce, and beauty queen Janelle Comissiong.

July 29, 1978 - Michael attends "Hal Jackson’s Talented Teens International" contest in Los Angles, California at the Ambassador Hotel to crown Sheryl Pillard the winner.

August 3, 1978 - Michael does a short interview by phone from his Encino home with Lisa Robinson talking about New York, dating, the Wiz, cars, Diana Ross, and the entitlement of some fans.

August 22, 1978 - Michael interviews with Randy Tarraborelli at his Encino home, discussing friends, fans, his nickname from his brothers, and his role in the Wiz.

~Fall 1978 - Michael records the single version of "You Can't Win" and "Can’t Get Outta the Rain".

~September 1978 - Michael's interview with "Black Music & Jazz Review", discussing work with Gamble and Huff, "Blame it on the Boogie", and his upcoming album, is published.

September 18, 1978 - "The Wiz" soundtrack album is released, including soundtrack versions of "Ease on Down The Road", "You Can't Win", and "A Brand New Day"

October 7, 1978 - Michael's interview with "Record Mirror", discussing "Blame it on the Boogie" and their upcoming "Destiny" album, is published.

October 24, 1978 - Michael attends the Wiz premiere alone after Tatum O'Neal has to decline the invitation due to her talent agency's refusal.

November 1978 - Michael speaks with Rob Jones for Radio Luxembourg, talking about his favorite songs at the time, producing with his brothers, song takes, girls, his favorite Jackson single and its writers, and his favorite TV show at the time.

November 9, 1978 - Michael's interview with "Scholastic Action" magazine, discussing The Wiz, art, girlfriends and advice for aspiring people who want to get into show business, is published.

November 18, 1978 - Michael and The Jacksons' interview with "Billboard" magazine, discussing the song creation process for the "Destiny" album, "The Wiz", and when Michael being a solo artist, is published.

November 27, 1978 - Michael's interview with "People" magazine, discussing his coaching on "The Wiz" and his relationship with Tatum O'Neal, is published.

~Winter 1978 - Michael interviews with "Jackie" magazine, discussing early years of performing on the road, being homesick, hobbies, and his love and desire to help children.

Late November - December 1978 - Michael interviews alongside his brothers with Patrick Salvo.

December 1978 - Michael responds to various newspapers about director Sidney Lumet's request for Michael to star in "A Chorus Line", stating his excitement, but also having reservations in accepting the role.

~December 1978 - January 1979 - Michael records "Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough".

~December 1978 - Michael records a demo for "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'".

~December 1978 - Michael records a demo for "Working Day and Night".

December 1978 - Mid-January 1979 - Michael records "Working Day and Night".

December 1978 - Mid-January 1979 - Michael records "I Can't Help It".

December 1978 - Mid-January 1979 - Michael records "It's the Falling in Love".

~December 1978 - Michael interviews with Philadelphia Daily News about Tatum O'Neal and a few of the troubles with the makeup for the Wiz.

December 8, 1978 - Michael's cameo appearance on "A Special Sesame Street Christmas" airs on.

December 17, 1978 - The "Destiny" album is released, and included is a message written by Michael and Jackie about The Jacksons' production company Peacock Productions.

December 1978 - Mid-January 1979 - Michael records "She's Out of My Life".

December 1978 - Mid-January 1979 - Michael records "Girlfriend".

~December 1978 - Mid-January 1979 - Michael co-writes and records the background vocals for "This Had to Be" for The Brothers Johnson's "Light Up the Night" album.