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The Jacksons: An American Dream

Season 1 Episode 1: Part One

The Jackson family's story unfolds as they face new challenges in Gary, Indiana, with Joseph and Katherine working relentlessly to support their nine children.

Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 1 Part One

1. Part One

Aired: Nov 14, 1992

The Jackson family's story unfolds as they face new challenges in Gary, India...

Episode 2 Part Two

2. Part Two

Aired: Nov 17, 1992

Tensions escalate within the Jackson family as Michael's meteoric rise to fam...

Main Cast

Angela BassettAngela BassettKatherine Jackson
Lawrence Hilton-JacobsLawrence Hilton-JacobsJoseph Jackson
Billy Dee WilliamsBilly Dee WilliamsBerry Gordy
Jason WeaverJason WeaverMichael Jackson (ages 9-14)
Bumper RobinsonBumper RobinsonJackie Jackson (ages 13-17)
Terrence HowardTerrence HowardJackie Jackson (adult)
Vanessa WilliamsVanessa WilliamsSuzanne de Passe
Holly Robinson PeeteHolly Robinson PeeteDiana Ross
Ebonie SmithEbonie SmithLa Toya Jackson (adult)
Margaret AveryMargaret AveryMartha Scruse
Monica CalhounMonica CalhounRebbie Jackson
Monica AllisonMonica AllisonHazel Gordy
Shakiem EvansShakiem EvansTito Jackson (ages 11-15)
Jacen WilkersonJacen WilkersonMarlon Jackson (ages 10-15)
Nicholas PhillipsNicholas PhillipsRandy Jackson (ages 7-9)
Wylie DraperWylie DraperMichael Jackson (adult)
Colin SteeleColin SteeleJermaine Jackson (adult)
Robert RedcrossRobert RedcrossRandy Jackson (adult)
Finis Henderson IIIFinis Henderson IIIApollo Theatre MC
Ángel VargasÁngel VargasTito Jackson (adult)
Elizabeth NarvaezElizabeth NarvaezDee Dee
Marcus MauriceMarcus MauriceMarlon Jackson (adult)
Floyd Roger Myers Jr.Floyd Roger Myers Jr.Marlon Jackson (ages 7-9)
Kelli MartinKelli MartinLa Toya Jackson (ages 8-10)
Alex BurrallAlex BurrallMichael Jackson (ages 6-8)
Jermaine Jackson IIJermaine Jackson IIJermaine Jackson (ages 10-17)
Maya Nicole JohnsonMaya Nicole JohnsonJanet Jackson
Eugene LeeEugene LeeBill Bray

Creators

Karen ArthurKaren ArthurDirector
Joyce EliasonJoyce EliasonScreenplay
Jermaine JacksonJermaine JacksonCreator

Info about The Jacksons: An American Dream

Current Status: Ended

Network: ABC

Production Country: United States

Genres:Drama, Music, Biography

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