The Jacksons: An American Dream (1992)
Synopsis
The history of the Jackson family and the early and successful years of the Motown group The Jackson 5.
First Air Date: 1992-11-15
Last Air Date: 1992-11-18
Number of Seasons: 1
Number of Episodes: 2
Created By: Jermaine Jackson
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
Seasons
Season 1 (1992)
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Episodes:
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Ep. 1: Part One
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 Two
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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