Before viral podcasts, surprise livestreams, and celebrity TikToks… there was radio magic! And now, fans are rediscovering a rare gem from the archives: a playful and surprisingly personal interview between the King of Pop, Michael Jackson, legendary KIIS-FM host Rick Dees, and co-host Ellen K on KIIS-FM.
Longtime LA radio fans know this era of KIIS-FM was legendary. Rick Dees dominated mornings for decades, while Ellen K became one of the most recognizable voices in Southern California radio history before later joining KOST 103.5. The interview originally aired September 10, 2003 and it captures a side of MJ fans rarely got to hear: relaxed, funny, warm, and completely unguarded. The chemistry between them is what makes this interview so special.
For fans of Michael Jackson, vintage radio, or classic Los Angeles pop culture, this interview feels like opening a time capsule from an era when radio truly created unforgettable moments.
🎧 Listen to the rare interview here:
Michael Jackson’s Rare KIIS-FM Interview with Rick Dees & Ellen K