Synopsis & Context
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.
Season Management
Title Dossier
- Original Title
- The Jacksons: An American Dream
- Release
- November 15, 1992
- Screen Time
- 1 season
- Rating
- N/A
- Direction
- Joyce Eliason
- Original Language
- English
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Production Status
- Ended
Personas & Cast
Angela Bassett
Katherine Jackson
2 eps.
Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs
Joseph Jackson
2 eps.
Billy Dee Williams
Berry Gordy
2 eps.
Jason Weaver
Michael Jackson (ages 9-14)
2 eps.
Bumper Robinson
Jackie Jackson (ages 13-17)
2 eps.
Terrence Howard
Jackie Jackson (adult)
2 eps.
Vanessa Williams
Suzanne de Passe
2 eps.
Holly Robinson Peete
Diana Ross
2 eps.
Ebonie Smith
La Toya Jackson (adult)
2 eps.
Margaret Avery
Martha Scruse
2 eps.
Monica Calhoun
Rebbie Jackson
2 eps.
Monica Allison
Hazel Gordy
2 eps.
