The Jacksons: An American Dream
Created by Joyce Eliason
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 aired
- 15 Nov 1992
- Episode length
- 139 min
- Country
- United States
- Language
- English
- Screenplay
- Joyce Eliason
- Producers
- Stan Margulies, Suzanne de Passe
- Elsewhere
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Cast
Angela Bassett
Katherine Jackson
Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs
Joseph Jackson
Billy Dee Williams
Berry Gordy
Jason Weaver
Michael Jackson (ages 9-14)
Bumper Robinson
Jackie Jackson (ages 13-17)
Terrence Howard
Jackie Jackson (adult)
Vanessa Williams
Suzanne de Passe
Holly Robinson Peete
Diana Ross
Ebonie Smith
La Toya Jackson (adult)
Margaret Avery
Martha Scruse
Monica Calhoun
Rebbie Jackson
Monica Allison
Hazel Gordy
Seasons · 2 episodes
Season 1 · 1992
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