The Jacksons: An American Dream

Name: The Jacksons: An American Dream
Genre: Drama
Released: 1992-11-15
Cast: Angela Bassett, Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs, Billy Dee Williams, Jason Weaver, Bumper Robinson

1992
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Ended
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Drama

★ 6.9 TMDB Rating · 58 votes

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.

Created by: Joyce Eliason
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 2
First aired: Nov 15, 1992
Networks: ABC
Original language: English
Origin: United States

Cast of The Jacksons: An American Dream

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

Seasons

Miniseries

Nov 14, 1992

2 episodes

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.