Michael Jackson Appearance DeKalb Theatre? - Maximum Jackson

**Marni** · #1 26th April 2008, 01:57 PM

http://times-journal.com/story.lasso...7EC2MwU1408211

Follies set to take stage
By Kelly Townsend
The Times-Journal

Published April 25, 2008
The Tonight Show will come to life in Fort Payne next week as the annual Krazy Kudzu Follies takes the stage.

Chamber Executive Director Carol Beddingfield said Johnny Carson will be the emcee this year.

“For all of us who are old enough to remember who Johnny Carson is, they will remember how funny he was,” Beddingfield said. “There were always animals showing up and live entertainment. Our Tonight Show will be quite similar.”

She said this year also marks the 25th anniversary of Thriller and a special visit is expected from Michael Jackson.

There will also be a performance by M.C. Hammer, according to Beddingfield.

A record number of performers have pledged their support for the chamber fundraiser.

“More than 75 people have their costumes ready and their acts together,” Beddingfield said.

As it has become a tradition, Dr. Charles Isbell is also featured as a performer. Beddingfield said the longtime Fort Payne doctor has said he encourages everyone to escape the problems of today’s high-stressed daily life through laughter.

“One of the main reasons he is in the Follies every year is to make memories and laugh,” she said.

The performances will be May 1-3 at 6 p.m. at the DeKalb Theatre.

Tickets are $15 each and are available at the chamber office and at Bruce’s Foodland.

Call the chamber at 845-2741.