So it's no wonder the seemingly ageless Robinson, 84, donned brilliant red and green outfits to co-host NBC's "A Motown Christmas" (Wednesday, 9 EST/PDT) with "Little Mermaid" star Halle Bailey.

Smokey Robinson and Halle Bailey — bridging Motown's old and new school ... sporting black sequin dresses while trying mimic their moves. “That's how I first started listening to it ...