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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The Jacksons: An American Dream
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.
Drama
Starring
Angela Bassett, Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs, Billy Dee Williams
Created by
Joyce Eliason
Episodes
Miniseries
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.
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.
About
The Jacksons: An American Dream
Drama
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.
Information
- Released
- Nov 15, 1992
- Episode length
- —
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 2
- Status
- Ended
Language & origin
- Original audio
- English
- Country
- US
- Rating
- Not rated
- Created by
- Joyce Eliason
Networks
- Network
- ABC
Cast
People in this story
Angela BassettKatherine Jackson
Lawrence Hilton-JacobsJoseph Jackson
Billy Dee WilliamsBerry Gordy
Jason WeaverMichael Jackson (ages 9-14)
Bumper RobinsonJackie Jackson (ages 13-17)
Terrence HowardJackie Jackson (adult)
Vanessa WilliamsSuzanne de Passe
Holly Robinson PeeteDiana Ross
Ebonie SmithLa Toya Jackson (adult)
Margaret AveryMartha Scruse
Monica CalhounRebbie Jackson
Monica AllisonHazel GordyMetadata and artwork discovery powered by TMDB.