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The Jacksons: An American Dream (1992)

Ended · First aired Nov 15, 1992 · Drama · 1 season · 2 eps

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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.

Joyce Eliason

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Top billed 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)

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based on true storysingerminiserieswoman directormusic

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