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The Jacksons: An American Dream

The Jacksons: An American Dream

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The Jacksons: An American Dream

1992- 1992

1 Seasons

2 Episodes

6.8(57 votes)

Ended

Drama

Overview

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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Production Companies

PolyGram Television

Episodes

No episodes found for this season.

The people behind it

Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Angela Bassett

Angela Bassett

Katherine Jackson

Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs

Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs

Joseph Jackson

Billy Dee Williams

Billy Dee Williams

Berry Gordy

Jason Weaver

Jason Weaver

Michael Jackson (ages 9-14)

Bumper Robinson

Bumper Robinson

Jackie Jackson (ages 13-17)

Terrence Howard

Terrence Howard

Jackie Jackson (adult)

Vanessa Williams

Vanessa Williams

Suzanne de Passe

Holly Robinson Peete

Holly Robinson Peete

Diana Ross

Ebonie Smith

Ebonie Smith

La Toya Jackson (adult)

Margaret Avery

Margaret Avery

Martha Scruse

Creative team

Created by: Joyce Eliason
Written by: Joyce Eliason
Produced by: Suzanne de Passe
Stan Margulies

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