The Jacksons: An American Dream (1992)

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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.

• Released: 1992-11-15
• Genres: Drama
• Seasons: 1, 2 episodes
• Network: ABC
• Status: Ended
• TMDB rating: 6.9/10 from 58 votes

Created by Joyce Eliason.

Top cast

• Angela Bassett as Katherine Jackson
• Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs as Joseph Jackson
• Billy Dee Williams as Berry Gordy
• Jason Weaver as Michael Jackson (ages 9-14)
• Bumper Robinson as Jackie Jackson (ages 13-17)
• Terrence Howard as Jackie Jackson (adult)
• Vanessa Williams as Suzanne de Passe
• Holly Robinson Peete as Diana Ross
• Ebonie Smith as La Toya Jackson (adult)
• Margaret Avery as Martha Scruse

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