The Jacksons: An American Dream (1992)
Synopsis
The Jacksons are your average working-class family in Gary, Indiana; but when their father Joseph discovers the kids have an extraordinary musical talent, they form a band. Winning talent show after talent show, they soon hit it big when Motown comes calling. From there, they become the now famous Jackson 5. But along the way, their success brings trouble and turmoil.
First Air Date: 1992-11-15
Last Air Date: 1992-11-18
Number of Seasons: 1
Number of Episodes: 2
Created By: Joyce Eliason
Networks: ABC
Top Cast
- Angela Bassett as Katherine Jackson
- Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs as Joseph Jackson
- Billy Dee Williams as Berry Gordy
- Jason Weaver as Michael Jackson (ages 9-14)
- Bumper Robinson as Jackie Jackson (ages 13-17)
- Terrence Howard as Jackie Jackson (adult)
- Vanessa Williams as Suzanne de Passe
- Holly Robinson Peete as Diana Ross
- Ebonie Smith as La Toya Jackson (adult)
- Margaret Avery as Martha Scruse
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Miniseries (1992)
The Jacksons are your average working-class family in Gary, Indiana; but when their father Joseph discovers the kids have an extraordinary musical talent, they form a band. Winning talent show after talent show, they soon hit it big when Motown comes calling. From there, they become the now famous Jackson 5. But along the way, their success brings trouble and turmoil.
Episodes:
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Ep. 1: Part I
How Joseph and Katherine managed to raise their children, first in Gary, Indiana, then later dealing with The Jackson 5's early fame and its consequences.
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Ep. 2: Part II
The struggles of young Michael Jackson as he deals with his brothers marrying early, into The Jackson 5 success, his problems with acne as a teenager, his eventual solo superstardom based on the success of his albums Off the Wall and Thriller and his legendary Motown 25 performance of "Billie Jean" as well as his difficult relationship with his father.
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