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📊 Series Specifications
Network ABC
Episode Runtime ~ min
Total Seasons 1
Total Episodes 2
Original Language EN
Creator Joyce Eliason
The Jacksons: An American Dream (1992)
Created by Joyce Eliason
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Ended Series Status:
This series has concluded and all seasons are available for tracking.
Synopsis
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.
Seasons & Episodes
Season 1 (Miniseries)
2 Episodes E1 Part I
How Joseph and Katherine managed to raise their children, first in Gary, Indiana, then later dealing with The Jackson 5's early fame and its consequences.
E2 Part II
The struggles of young Michael Jackson as he deals with his brothers marrying early, into The Jackson 5 success, his problems with acne as a teenager, his eventual solo superstardom based on the success of his albums Off the Wall and Thriller and his legendary Motown 25 performance of "Billie Jean" as well as his difficult relationship with his father.