On February 8th, 1977, Michael and his brothers appear on The Mike Douglas Show. Michael is standing in front of the lighted vanity in the gaudy orange deco dressing room, adjusting his suit lapel. He sighs and looks up at his pimple-ridden face, the dark makeup trying to conceal as much as it can, but it is still noticeable. Michael sticks his tongue out at his reflection, utterly hating how he looks. “Could you be anymore uglier?” He whispers to himself. “Michael! Are you ready?” Katherine walks in looking for him. “Yes mother,” he turns around and faces her as she stands by the...
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