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June 30, 2009
Beat 360º 6/30/09
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Ready for today's Beat 360°? Everyday we post a picture – and you provide the caption and our staff will join in too. Tune in tonight at 10pm to see if you are our favorite! Here is the 'Beat 360°' pic:

The Reverend Al Sharpton (L) and movie director Spike Lee (R) dance on stage during a public memorial for pop star Michael Jackson on June 30, 2009 at the Apollo Theater in the Harlem section of New York. (Photo credit: STAN HONDA/AFP/Getty Images)

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213 Comments
Jasmine   June 30th, 2009 6:32 pm ET

When someone dies...I'm always there, even if I never heard of 'em

Isabel, Brazil   June 30th, 2009 6:32 pm ET

It is for these and others that we can say that Michael is irreplaceable!

Andy - San Ramon, CA   June 30th, 2009 6:34 pm ET

"Michael Jackson? What a relief... when you told me 'MJ' died, I thought you meant Michael Jordan."

Andy - San Ramon, CA   June 30th, 2009 6:35 pm ET

"Is it the shoes?"

Ed - Sidney, OH   June 30th, 2009 6:35 pm ET

Ladies and gentlemen the Apollo Theater is proud to present a new dance act who call themselves "Sharpenspike"

Dave K, San Diego, CA   June 30th, 2009 6:36 pm ET

I didn't know a still picture could show someone's inability to dance

Jeannette (Shamong, NJ)   June 30th, 2009 6:37 pm ET

Because this "aint" Thriller.

Cindy Panackia   June 30th, 2009 6:37 pm ET

Al Sharpton is singing I'm bad , I'm bad, I am really bad as he is about to slap his knee

Kevin Haggith Toronto Canada   June 30th, 2009 6:39 pm ET

Sharpton and Lee can't contain their excitement and celebrate Joe Jackson's new record label venture jwhich he just announced.

Jeannette (Shamong, NJ)   June 30th, 2009 6:39 pm ET

Two geeky guys dance in a tribute to MJ, that is "Off the Wall"

Gady Mayen from Canada   June 30th, 2009 6:39 pm ET

People thought thriller was a classical dance, I know a dance even more classical, its the "direct me to the restroom ASAP" dance.

Jeannette (Shamong, NJ)   June 30th, 2009 6:40 pm ET

When Michael said "Beat It" he didn't mean your leg Al.

Joel   June 30th, 2009 6:41 pm ET

Is that Rev AL or Don Magic Juan?...and is that a "Jerry's kid" on the right?

Anthony - Apex, NC   June 30th, 2009 6:41 pm ET

Some people still can't grasp the concept that, when it comes to dancing, "Bad" is supposed to mean "good".

Joseph Carlson   June 30th, 2009 6:41 pm ET

The newest wax figure of Al Sharpton is finally debuted...

Doug, Poynette, WI   June 30th, 2009 6:42 pm ET

Hehehe... A Republican cheating on his wife? Now that's a knee slapper!

Gady Mayen from Canada   June 30th, 2009 6:42 pm ET

They lied to us, they said the moon was made from cheese.

Dave K, San Diego, CA   June 30th, 2009 6:43 pm ET

Al and Spike demonstrate that watching Michael Jackson perform does not improve one's own rhythm or dancing ability

Joel   June 30th, 2009 6:43 pm ET

Finally...photographic evidence!...NOT ALL black people can dance!

Greg Myers,Houston TX   June 30th, 2009 6:43 pm ET

It doesn't matter if you're black or Spike.

Dan in Kansas City   June 30th, 2009 6:43 pm ET

Reverand Al, you're no Michael Jackson.

Bob - Massillon, OH   June 30th, 2009 6:43 pm ET

Don't quit your day job, Reverend.

Joel   June 30th, 2009 6:44 pm ET

...they thought they were trying out for MTV's America's Best Dance Crew...

Dave K, San Diego, CA   June 30th, 2009 6:44 pm ET

Al demonstrate is signature "I am walking on hot lava" move while spike looks on.

Sean Smith-Biloxi, MS   June 30th, 2009 6:44 pm ET

A freightning new look at an excelerated age progression on the late pop star without the interferance of plastic surgery!

Ed - Sidney, OH   June 30th, 2009 6:44 pm ET

Tryouts are already being performed for Spike lee's movie about Michael Jackson..........With Al Sharpton auditioning for the part of Joe Jackson

Isabel, Brazil   June 30th, 2009 6:44 pm ET

Relax, friends!
We are doing our best, but Michael was single!

Joel   June 30th, 2009 6:44 pm ET

Al to Spike: "YOU GOT SERVED!"

Delores - Albuquerque   June 30th, 2009 6:45 pm ET

The reverend Al Sharpton shows the public at the Apollo Theater in
Harlem that if you can't do the moonwalk at least you can do the "I got a moonrock in my shoe" dance!

Preston VanLoon, Mt. Pleasant IA   June 30th, 2009 6:46 pm ET

"I call this the 'earth walk'."

Doug, Poynette, WI   June 30th, 2009 6:46 pm ET

Al Franken in the Senate? Isn't he the Saturday Night Live guy? Now that's funny!

Sommer Ahmad: Milwaukee, WI   June 30th, 2009 6:48 pm ET

You put your left foot in, you put your left foot out, you put your left foot in and you shake it all about! You do the hokie pokie and you turn yourself around, that's what it's all about!

Patty A Banks Palmdale ca.   June 30th, 2009 6:48 pm ET

you like my salt & pepper flock of seagulls haircut spike?

Brad Wilbraham, MA   June 30th, 2009 6:48 pm ET

You put your left foot in.
You take your left foot out.
You put your left foot in and shake it all about.

Misty (Gulfport, FL)   June 30th, 2009 6:48 pm ET

If you're happy and you know it clap your hands.

Doug, Poynette, WI   June 30th, 2009 6:49 pm ET

Al Sharpton loses in the final round when the announcer neglects to say "Simon sez" before "lift your left knee."

Robert, Mesa, AZ   June 30th, 2009 6:51 pm ET

We do a Happy Dance for Michael Jackson to cover the sadness we endure for his great talent. We must laugh, dance and joke for tomorrow we all die.

Isabel, Brazil   June 30th, 2009 6:51 pm ET

And the whole world has to answer right now
Just to tell you once again,
Who's bad...

Ruby   June 30th, 2009 6:51 pm ET

al sharpton and spike lee dance, after finding out they have just been signed to jo jackson's new record label.

Sue   June 30th, 2009 6:51 pm ET

The hokey pokey is what its all about!

Vanessa TX   June 30th, 2009 6:51 pm ET

Reverend Al Sharpton does a GREAT impression of the zombies from "Thriller: video.

Gady Mayen from Canada   June 30th, 2009 6:52 pm ET

One, Two, Step, Oh, I forgot this was a memorial to Michael Jackson.

Steve, Bend OR   June 30th, 2009 6:52 pm ET

This may be the Apollo theater, but we ain't doing any moonwalking.

Shawn D Shaw Palmdale ca.   June 30th, 2009 6:53 pm ET

Never knew you could moonwalk, Reverend!

Bonnie   June 30th, 2009 6:54 pm ET

Spike look I can do the "Beat It" dance for your remake video!

Michelle (Gulfport, FL)   June 30th, 2009 6:55 pm ET

Sharpton: The new field sobriety test appears to have a disparate failure rate – the Supreme Court will hear about this!

Shawn D Shaw Palmdale ca.   June 30th, 2009 6:56 pm ET

Joe Jackson really said Michael is loved in every COUNTRY in the United States

Mawal S.   June 30th, 2009 6:56 pm ET

Now there goes the true BLACK EYE PEAS

Kelly - Harrisburg, PA   June 30th, 2009 6:56 pm ET

We're bad (at dancing), we're bad... we know it!

Jasmine   June 30th, 2009 6:56 pm ET

Spike Lee: "Why is this man here?"

Alex Bustamante   June 30th, 2009 6:57 pm ET

We come in Peace

Chelsea, Denver, CO   June 30th, 2009 6:57 pm ET

Everyone do the moonwalk!

Gady Mayen from Canada   June 30th, 2009 6:57 pm ET

Spike Lee forgot what his mother told him, "wear vertical stripes, they make you look slimming".

Mawal S.   June 30th, 2009 6:57 pm ET

Just dance don't be afraid just dodo just dance

BettyAnn,Nacogdoches,TX   June 30th, 2009 6:57 pm ET

" A-B-C it's east as 1-2-3- . . 3? that's me!"

Isabel, Brazil   June 30th, 2009 6:57 pm ET

Our dance reminds me that music of Michael...

You can't win
You can't break even

Brian   June 30th, 2009 6:58 pm ET

So where are auditions for American Idol next ?

Helen, Reading, UK   June 30th, 2009 6:58 pm ET

Al and Spike decide to combine celebrations for Michael Jackson and the space programme by Moonwalking at The Apollo..

Bob - Massillon, OH   June 30th, 2009 6:58 pm ET

Someone get the broom!

Joshua Sessions   June 30th, 2009 6:59 pm ET

Hey Spike, Beat it! I've got this audience under control.

Renee - Vancouver, WA   June 30th, 2009 6:59 pm ET

"Spike, check out my moonwalk!"

Gayle McCauley Malden,Mass.   June 30th, 2009 6:59 pm ET

Sharpton gives us his best attempt at "The Moonwalk"....Spike says,laughing "You're no Michael Jackson".

Gady Mayen from Canada   June 30th, 2009 7:00 pm ET

Reverend Al Sharpton should learn how to do "spirit fingers" from Spike Lee.

Brian Peeters   June 30th, 2009 7:00 pm ET

So You think "We" Can Dance Well YEAH !!

Lori - PA   June 30th, 2009 7:00 pm ET

You call that a moonwalk? Why don't we watch a clip of Michael moonwalking instead?

Garry - White Rock, Canada   June 30th, 2009 7:01 pm ET

Let's see you dribble like this, Mr. President.

Richard Burge, Cape Town, RSA   June 30th, 2009 7:01 pm ET

Although amicably rising to the challenge, the duo's Thriller improv was told by media to "just beat it"

Carla   June 30th, 2009 7:01 pm ET

aye Spike watch me moon walk down memory lane. RIP MJ

Isabel, Brazil   June 30th, 2009 7:02 pm ET

Baaw! We lost Michael!

Tarja, Finland   June 30th, 2009 7:02 pm ET

Boyz in the hood !

Gady Mayen from Canada   June 30th, 2009 7:03 pm ET

What smell is Reverend Al Sharpton trying to fan away with his hand? Just look at what it did to Spike Lee.

Alheli Picazo ("Ala-Lee Picasso"), Calgary, Canada   June 30th, 2009 7:03 pm ET

Hey Spike, did you hear about the time Joe Jackson was on the Red Carpet shamelessly promoting his record label right after a close family member of his had died? Ha ha ha...oh wait....

Shayne Gray   June 30th, 2009 7:03 pm ET

Keep going man, you almost have the high score!

Caledon, Ontario

Canada

Stacy - Las Vegas, NV   June 30th, 2009 7:04 pm ET

Domo Arigato, Mr. Roboto

Darren (south san francisco, CA)   June 30th, 2009 7:05 pm ET

The Reverend Al Sharpton and Filmmaker Spike Lee reveal tht Conan O Brien's invisible string dance was inspired by the King of Pop.

Jasmine   June 30th, 2009 7:05 pm ET

Spongebob Squarepants and Patrick Star make an appearance...

Clarence Searles   June 30th, 2009 7:05 pm ET

"Quit your clownin Spike! I'm not trying to do the robot, I just have bad joints!"

Lloyd San Francisco, CA   June 30th, 2009 7:05 pm ET

First the Bird then on to the Moonwalk...

Jasmine   June 30th, 2009 7:06 pm ET

The two men celebrate Anderson's recent discovery of ready whip...

Barb Keokuk, Iowa   June 30th, 2009 7:06 pm ET

Spike Lee and the Reverend Al Sharpton perfom along with the prisoners' tribute dances to MIchael Jackson.

Marlene Schonnop Toronto Canada   June 30th, 2009 7:07 pm ET

"So we took a right on Fairfax and there was Micheal. Al didn't know if he should wave or get out and dance"

Orla Stuart, Santa Cruz CA   June 30th, 2009 7:07 pm ET

I'm tired of stompin' on theese roaches.....Orkin..we need you!

Carol B. in MD   June 30th, 2009 7:07 pm ET

"I'd also like to give a shout out to Tawana Brawley."

Isabel, Brazil   June 30th, 2009 7:07 pm ET

Hey, Reverend,

The moonwalk or backslide is a dance technique that presents the illusion that the dancer is stepping forward while actually moving backward.

Action!!!!!!!!!

Brandon (Silver Spring)   June 30th, 2009 7:08 pm ET

Al Sharpton starts practicing to take over Jackson's Summer tour

Christine Hunt   June 30th, 2009 7:09 pm ET

Put your right foot in. . ..

Joe   June 30th, 2009 7:09 pm ET

Celebration of a Genious!

Reverend Sharpton high fives Michael's ghost as Spike Lee tells of their trip fishing.

Joe S.
Geneva, IL

Brandon (Silver Spring)   June 30th, 2009 7:09 pm ET

In bid to become Authentic MJ impersonator, Al Sharpton decides he has to start as MJ did .. at the Apollo.

Jean (Clarksburg, Maryland)   June 30th, 2009 7:10 pm ET

-Reverend Al Sharpton: talking about Apollo on the moon?...Check this out! This is how I moonwalk, baby!
-Spike Lee: do your thing, Reverend!

Judy H. Des Moines, Ia   June 30th, 2009 7:10 pm ET

I call the moonwalk, Spike! It better look smoother than Jamie Foxx's, Reverend, after all you have a direct line to God & the Jacksons!

Sue, Lathrup Village, MI   June 30th, 2009 7:10 pm ET

Hey Spike, what should I call this new dance move I've invented?
That's easy, Al. You can call it "Do the Wrong Thing".

Isabel, Brazil   June 30th, 2009 7:11 pm ET

Spike,
We are the Beat of Anderson Cooper! I knew this would happen!

Karen V   June 30th, 2009 7:12 pm ET

Hey Reverend Al, it's the moonwalk, not the robot!!!

Penny Sanders   June 30th, 2009 7:12 pm ET

Man How did who do it ?This moonwalk thing is really hard

Penny Sanders

Bargersville,Indiana 46106 ♥

T.D. Gonzales   June 30th, 2009 7:12 pm ET

Whoa whoa no need to get crazy Spike just bending your knees is enough to commemorate Michael Jackson's dancing talent.

T.D. Gonzales
Albuquerque, NM

Gady Mayen from Canada   June 30th, 2009 7:12 pm ET

Is Reverend Al Sharpton trying to get in trouble with PETA for trying to swat a fly?

Cristina, Upland, CA   June 30th, 2009 7:13 pm ET

The Moonwalk goes the other way Reverend!

Eric Nelson   June 30th, 2009 7:13 pm ET

Anderson Cooper, I love you!

Tarja, Finland   June 30th, 2009 7:13 pm ET

Better not to do the Moonwalk here or these guys gonna end up wrapped in plaster.

Suzette Breazell   June 30th, 2009 7:14 pm ET

Ok...so then Michael said...Al, wait til the punchline this time!

T. Jones Montreal, Canada   June 30th, 2009 7:14 pm ET

The only two black african americans with no rhythm !!

Monica, Washington, DC   June 30th, 2009 7:14 pm ET

You put your left foot in, you take your left foot out...

Jon -- Niantic CT   June 30th, 2009 7:16 pm ET

BLAME IT ON THE BOOGIE!!! (Jackson 5 song)

Brandon (Silver Spring)   June 30th, 2009 7:16 pm ET

Now that Joe's got his medical OK. Tito and Jermaine start practicing to revive Jackson 5.....

Penny Sanders Bargersville, Indiana   June 30th, 2009 7:17 pm ET

Now I know why Michael never let us in a video Al , we stink !!

Bob - Massillon, OH   June 30th, 2009 7:18 pm ET

"Anderson Cooper taught me this move himself!"

Gady Mayen from Canada   June 30th, 2009 7:18 pm ET

The reason why Kelly Ripa only asks Anderson Cooper to dance.

Irene C, Mt Gilead OH   June 30th, 2009 7:19 pm ET

Definitely not the "Kings of Dance"!

Ben HanoverNH   June 30th, 2009 7:21 pm ET

Get Neil Armstrong on the phone - I need to learn the moonwalk!

Melissa   June 30th, 2009 7:24 pm ET

Aww... "I hope they don't see that I split my pants!";

"Oh God I cant believe he split his pants again...."

Tim Gibson   June 30th, 2009 7:24 pm ET

Baby, baby, I got the feelin

Tim Gibson
San Diego, CA

Mary Jane Sullivan, Dayton OH   June 30th, 2009 7:25 pm ET

Spike Lee can get Al Sharpton to dance on camera, but Kelly Ripa and Ellen still can't get Anderson Cooper to dance.

Tony - Lafayette, LA   June 30th, 2009 7:25 pm ET

....Red light.....Green light.....Red light.....Green light.....

Gady Mayen from Canada   June 30th, 2009 7:27 pm ET

Joe Jackson said we have to do this to promote his new record label.

Joanne Osinkowski Ontario Canada   June 30th, 2009 7:27 pm ET

Hey Spike, do you think this move will make me famous..he he he!

Tony - Lafayette, LA   June 30th, 2009 7:28 pm ET

Amateur night at the Apollo hasn't been the same as of late.

Lori from IL   June 30th, 2009 7:29 pm ET

"What do you mean, this isn't the audition for 'So You Think You Can Dance'?"

Gady Mayen from Canada   June 30th, 2009 7:29 pm ET

Doesn't the stage need cheese on it for me do to the "moonwalk"?

Tony - Lafayette, LA   June 30th, 2009 7:31 pm ET

...as the ghost of Sandman Sims waits backstage, yearning for his shepard's hook...

Londa Wilson, Briarcliff,NY   June 30th, 2009 7:31 pm ET

Al and Spike warming up for their sad faces.

Ed Hubble Folom Ca.   June 30th, 2009 7:32 pm ET

" Look at Jessie workin the crowd, passing the hat."

Jim - Bridgeton Missouri   June 30th, 2009 7:33 pm ET

Take a step back Spike, I'm about to bust a move.

Kevin Haggith Toronto Canada   June 30th, 2009 7:34 pm ET

Taking a break from helping Joe Jackson promote his new record label, Sharpton finds a moment to celebrate Michael and apparently finds it a real knee-slapper!

Gady Mayen from Canada   June 30th, 2009 7:34 pm ET

The "hula hoop" is already banned in Japan, why provoke them to forbit dancing?

Robert   June 30th, 2009 7:35 pm ET

Al Sharpton: If Hillary could have bust 'ed a move like this she would have won the Democratic nomination.

Spike Lee: Yeah....git down wid'it..git down wid'it...

eleanor coombs,ga.   June 30th, 2009 7:35 pm ET

O'k fellas, "Beat it"!

Anthonia-California   June 30th, 2009 7:35 pm ET

Al Sharpton and Spike Lee tries to calm the angry Michael Jackson fans by singing the ABC song.

Gady Mayen from Canada   June 30th, 2009 7:36 pm ET

Sorry, we thought we were in "studio 54"

Susan Borman from Philadelphia   June 30th, 2009 7:37 pm ET

hmmmm, i thought i put this here? anyway here goes:

New Spike Lee Joint: "Al Sharpton can't dance, can barely lift his left hand & leg up!!"

Christine   June 30th, 2009 7:37 pm ET

Dancing off the wall is Not the same as Living Off the Wall

Mike, Syracuse, NY   June 30th, 2009 7:38 pm ET

Spotlight, spotlight. With Obama around I need to do all I can to stay in the spotlight.

Belinda Boone   June 30th, 2009 7:38 pm ET

Hey Spike, if the Reverend's back goes out, make sure you "Do The Right Thing"!

Tarja, Finland   June 30th, 2009 7:39 pm ET

See, if we can dance in public, so can you Anderson !

Gady Mayen from Canada   June 30th, 2009 7:40 pm ET

Reverend Al Sharpton, you don't have to swear on the bible, you already payed your taxes.

Jeff in Cincinnati, OH   June 30th, 2009 7:40 pm ET

Sharpton: "The Apollo ain't never seen dancing like this!" Lee: "And let's hope it never does again!"

Angelica (Oak Brook, IL)   June 30th, 2009 7:41 pm ET

Might as well dance now; at the rate Hollywood's dying, we're probably next.

Tony - Lafayette, LA   June 30th, 2009 7:41 pm ET

Something strange happens to Al when Hootie and the Blowfish come on the radio.

Chris   June 30th, 2009 7:42 pm ET

Domo Arigato.............................Mr. Roboto

Preston VanLoon, Mt. Pleasant IA   June 30th, 2009 7:42 pm ET

"Watch me do the thriller dance"

Jeff in Cincinnati, OH   June 30th, 2009 7:42 pm ET

Lee: "BIllie Jean is not my lover!" Sharpton: "He sure ain't my lover neither!"

Carlos VA   June 30th, 2009 7:42 pm ET

It's hard to tell whether it's MJ's spirit that moves these cast of characters or something else, I just hope neither grabs their crouch!

Gady Mayen from Canada   June 30th, 2009 7:42 pm ET

How about a pair of windshields for Spike Lee?

Ed - Sidney, OH   June 30th, 2009 7:43 pm ET

Al, didn't you do the same routine at the James Brown wake?

Gady Mayen from Canada   June 30th, 2009 7:46 pm ET

Is that a hip version of John McCain with the stripes?

Max of Sarasota   June 30th, 2009 7:48 pm ET

I told you all my buddy Al could moonwalk!

Gady Mayen from Canada   June 30th, 2009 7:50 pm ET

Don't worry John McCain, your not the only one who can't raise their arms high enough to "raise the roof".

Gady Mayen from Canada   June 30th, 2009 7:51 pm ET

Don’t worry John McCain, Spike Lee can't “raise the roof” either.

Robin San Antonio TX   June 30th, 2009 7:51 pm ET

How would Michael Jackson describe this "Dancing Duel"?

A) "Bad" B) "Off The Wall" C) "Dangerous" C) "Smooth Criminal"
D) All of the above

Susan Borman from Philadelphia   June 30th, 2009 7:53 pm ET

...and they say white men can't dance!!

Jesse Moreno   June 30th, 2009 7:55 pm ET

Spike: "You know Billy Jean was not his lover."
Al: "Now that's a knee slapper!"
Spike: "I wonder if she'll get the kids."

Jevans   June 30th, 2009 7:55 pm ET

Spike Lee announces that his new movie about Michael Jackson is going to be an Al Sharpton "Knee Jerk" production!

San Diego, CA.

Jim - Bridgeton Missouri   June 30th, 2009 7:55 pm ET

Spike Lee giggles like a little kid as Al performs his famous Sharpton Shuffle.

david   June 30th, 2009 7:55 pm ET

♫ you put your left foot in, you put your left foot out, you do the hoakey poakey and your turn yourself around! That´s what it´s all about! ♫

Marlys   June 30th, 2009 7:57 pm ET

Reverend Al is a dancing machine!

Aric, San Francisco   June 30th, 2009 7:57 pm ET

Let’s be totally honest! These guys ain’t got nothing on Anderson Cooper’s dance moves. Let’s have Anderson get up and do the Moonwalk (with a little pressure from Erica Hill). If Anderson does...the Earth will be peaceful for 1 minute.

Gady Mayen from Canada   June 30th, 2009 7:58 pm ET

This photograph is a cruel punishment for people to watch.

Jacqueline, NY   June 30th, 2009 7:58 pm ET

Noooooo, Reverend Al! Not the old man dance. Noooooo!

Marlys   June 30th, 2009 7:59 pm ET

Does the glove fit?

Michael in Richmond, VA   June 30th, 2009 7:59 pm ET

Hey Spike... can you believe the mid-west voted with us??.... Reparations are on the way!!! HAHAHA!!!!

Gady Mayen from Canada   June 30th, 2009 7:59 pm ET

We're at the Apollo Theater? I thought we were on Apollo the moon.

Tim Irvin, San Francisco   June 30th, 2009 8:00 pm ET

What's that??? Joe Jackson's forming a new record company.... really??

Gady Mayen from Canada   June 30th, 2009 8:01 pm ET

Apollo Theater? I thought we were on that "cheesey" place called Apollo the moon.

Jacqueline, NY   June 30th, 2009 8:03 pm ET

I don't know, Rev, but M. J. was a symmetrical dancer with great balance. What the hay is going on here?

Robin San Antonio TX   June 30th, 2009 8:03 pm ET

NO CONTROVERSY !!!
History is made, when Al & Spike can only BLAME themselves for the fact that they can not dance.

Jeff in Cincinnati, OH   June 30th, 2009 8:03 pm ET

Can one of us find some rhythm? PLEASE!

Barbara from Whites Creek, TN   June 30th, 2009 8:04 pm ET

You put your right hand in, you put your right hand out......

Gady Mayen from Canada   June 30th, 2009 8:05 pm ET

No need to say "we come in peace" Reverend Al Sharpton.

Nicole, AZ   June 30th, 2009 8:07 pm ET

"I thought the robot was his signature move"

Gady Mayen from Canada   June 30th, 2009 8:07 pm ET

Sorry kids, bubbles the monkey couldn't make it.

AVERY NV.   June 30th, 2009 8:08 pm ET

Geez Al, maybe we can honor those ticket sles in London

Jacqueline, NY   June 30th, 2009 8:08 pm ET

Spike to Rev: Rev, I never saw Michael do the Hokey-Pokey.

Anthony Ching   June 30th, 2009 8:08 pm ET

Oh Oh Oh...I get to appear on another cable tv show!

Jacqueline, NY   June 30th, 2009 8:08 pm ET

Spike to Rev: Oh no, Rev! Not the Hokey-Pokey.

Marlys   June 30th, 2009 8:09 pm ET

Al Sharpton dancing like Michael Jackson, but looking more like Wierd Al!

Jean (Clarksburg, Maryland)   June 30th, 2009 8:09 pm ET

- Reverend, guess what? Everybody will think we're trying to moonwalk, when we're actually doing our "Thriller" thing!!!
- You dawmn right! We just don't have the proper costumes on!!!

Gady Mayen from Canada   June 30th, 2009 8:10 pm ET

Sorry Kids, Joe Jackson replaced Bubble's the monkey with these two clowns.

Jim - Bridgeton Missouri   June 30th, 2009 8:11 pm ET

Sharpton and Lee vehemently disproving the old theory.

Jeff F from Springfield, OR   June 30th, 2009 8:11 pm ET

It's "Rhythm and Blues Night" at the Lone Pines Retirement Home.

Greg, Austin Tx   June 30th, 2009 8:13 pm ET

Al Sharpton attempts to do a patented Michael Jackson 360 degree triple reverse spin without popping off all the buttons on his jacket.

Gady Mayen from Canada   June 30th, 2009 8:14 pm ET

Oh goodness, this is not hair stylist!

John Shelton   June 30th, 2009 8:14 pm ET

Al and Spike, again, shamelessly, doing anything for a photo op. May your music continue to resonate throughout all that is, and your sweet soul rest in peace. Good Night MJ.

George   June 30th, 2009 8:15 pm ET

"apparently, it doesn't matter if you're black or white, you still can't dance.

George
Hemet, CA

Hector   June 30th, 2009 8:15 pm ET

Anndd ....on that note, I'm outta here!

Johnny From SC   June 30th, 2009 8:16 pm ET

Isn't that the Apollo? Where's the Sandman when you need them?

Roger, La Habra, CA   June 30th, 2009 8:17 pm ET

That's rare when Sharpton isn't moving his lips. Come to think of it, Spike Lee's not moving his either. Rare silence from the two.

Gady Mayen from Canada   June 30th, 2009 8:18 pm ET

Sorry kids, we can't perform, the Humaine Society said our dancing is not "humaine".

Gady Mayen from Canada   June 30th, 2009 8:20 pm ET

Sorry everyone, the filipino prisoners couldn't make it. These two are just as equal.

David from Washington D.C   June 30th, 2009 8:22 pm ET

Don't stop 'till you get enough Rev!

Ivy Divinagracia - Philippines   June 30th, 2009 8:23 pm ET

Reverend: Can you believe they finally let us do this?

Tracey S Sullivan   June 30th, 2009 8:23 pm ET

Now that'a a knee slapper!

Gady Mayen from Canada   June 30th, 2009 8:25 pm ET

Did Bubbles the monkey and the Filipino prisoners get stuck in traffic?

Kath - So. Cal.   June 30th, 2009 8:26 pm ET

Al Sharpton dances the stop-hop while Spike Lee tries to keep time.

Spencer, Melville, NY   June 30th, 2009 8:26 pm ET

In order to preserve Michael Jackson's legacy I plan to teach you how to dance to "Thriller" step by step!

DawnMD   June 30th, 2009 8:27 pm ET

"I hope we win!"

Dawn
Atlanta, GA

Robin San Antonio TX   June 30th, 2009 8:28 pm ET

Sharpton & Lee attempting to 'Moonwalk" at the Apollo Theater.

Houston, we have a problem...

Rosanna, Good Hope, West Virginia   June 30th, 2009 8:28 pm ET

Rev: "Hey, Spike, you're no "Thriller" so "Beat It"

Spike: "Well, Rev, you're "Off the Wall" – cos, I ain't that "Bad" – Hey are you "Wanna be Starting Somethin'? "

Rev: Yeh, "Shake your Body" – like this!

Jasmine   June 30th, 2009 8:31 pm ET

Al got his groove back

Alex, Texas   June 30th, 2009 8:32 pm ET

This move looked better when the 'Man in the Mirror' did it.

Chrissy from So.Ca.   June 30th, 2009 8:33 pm ET

"Michael inspired me to dance too", watch....."you put your left foot in and take your left foot out, do the hokey pokey and turn yourself about"!

Robin San Antonio TX   June 30th, 2009 8:34 pm ET

Apollo Theater! Moonwalking!
Houston, We have a problem...

Johnny From SC   June 30th, 2009 8:34 pm ET

Announcer: " In tribute to Michael Jackson we have two of the original zombies from the Thriller video " .

Sandi from CA   June 30th, 2009 8:35 pm ET

Anderson Cooper, I dance, you dance!

John - Corpus Christi, Texas   June 30th, 2009 8:37 pm ET

Director Spike Lee replaced Lady Gaga with Al Sharpton,
in the big dance number.

Victor From El Paso   June 30th, 2009 10:31 pm ET

" I tell you Spike, these people are eating this cat up!"

sharleen fleming   June 30th, 2009 10:48 pm ET

I CAN KEEP TAKING THIS FOOT OUT OF MY MOUTH FOREVER!

Wendel from Ohio   June 30th, 2009 10:49 pm ET

One small step for man, one giant leap for Michael Jackson.

Shilpee Shrestha   June 30th, 2009 10:51 pm ET

Michael included my name in his Will, Aaha!!

Scott Machado Danville, VA   June 30th, 2009 10:54 pm ET

Joe Jackson??!! Father of The Year??!! GOOD ONE!

betty and family   June 30th, 2009 10:55 pm ET

by all means can the family mourn in peace.what ever michael jackson did if anything is in the pass. in gods name let him rest in peace. stop trying to make him look as bad as possible, him nor his family deserve the treatment give it a rest.. .

arts.

Jimmy coghlan   June 30th, 2009 11:01 pm ET

Spike Lee applauds Al Sharptons oath to never dance again.

Carolyn Harrison   June 30th, 2009 11:02 pm ET

I am THE MAN in the Mirror!
Watch out There Now!
Carolyn
VA

Michael Nuñez   June 30th, 2009 11:05 pm ET

Who is that in the front????? wazzzzaupppp joe.

ann, HI   June 30th, 2009 11:05 pm ET

"shake your body to the ground"...

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