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.
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Cast
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 Gordy
Nicholas PhillipsRandy Jackson (ages 7-9)
Wylie DraperMichael Jackson (adult)Details
- Status
- Ended
- Type
- Miniseries
- Created by
- Joyce Eliason
- Network
- ABC
- Aired
- 1992-11-15 — 1992-11-18
- Episodes
- 1 season · 2 episodes
- Languages
- English
- Country
- US
- Production
- Motown Productions, de Passe Entertainment, PolyGram Television, KJS Films, Stan Margulies Productions
