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Stevie Wonder shows up for the premiere of ”The Motown Revue Starring Smokey Robinson” at 8 p.m. Friday on NBC-Ch. 5. It`s the first of five musical-variety shows for Robinson, a singer who helped shaped the Motown sound. Other guests on the first show are Vanity, the Four Tops and DeBarge. Weekly regulars are comedian Arsenio Hall and actor Leo O`Brien.
Wonder`s ”I Just Called to Say I Love You,” Vanity`s ”Samuelle” and DeBarge`s ”Rhythm of the Night” are featured. The Four Tops will perform a medley of their hits including ”Reach Out, I`ll Be There” and ”I Can`t Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch)” are among the musical highlights.
Robinson will perform his comedy/music video, ”You`ve Really Got a Hold on Me,” based on his record.