The Jacksons: An American Dream
161992•6.8/10
Drama
Ratings
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6.8/10(56)
The history of the Jackson family and the early and successful years of the Motown group The Jackson 5.
Language
EN
Status
Ended
First Aired
November 15, 1992
Last Aired
November 18, 1992
Networks
ABC
Created By
Jermaine Jackson
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Seasons & Episodes
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Season
E1
Part I
Air date: 1992-11-15
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.
E2
Part II
Air date: 1992-11-18
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.
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
Shakiem Evans
Tito Jackson (ages 11-15)
Jacen Wilkerson
Marlon Jackson (ages 10-15)
Nicholas Phillips
Randy Jackson (ages 7-9)
Wylie Draper
Michael Jackson (adult)
Colin Steele
Jermaine Jackson (adult)
Robert Redcross
Randy Jackson (adult)
Finis Henderson III
Apollo Theatre MC
Ángel Vargas
Tito Jackson (adult)
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