Topic: Video Vanguard Award

During the presentation of the Video Vanguard Award, Michael Jackson reportedly stood on an apple crate to appear closer in height to Adam Curry. Curry notes that photos of the event on the internet show Jackson appearing nearly as tall as him despite the actual height difference.

Michael Jackson's performance at the MTV Video Music Awards was contingent on the Video Vanguard Award being named after him. Adam Curry describes visiting Jackson's studio, where he saw the singer standing on an apple crate to appear taller and witnessed Howie Mandel performing voices for children. Curry laments that younger generations are largely unaware of Jackson's massive cultural impact.