

Air Date
November 15, 1992
Episodes
2 episodes
The Jacksons: An American Dream
Season 1
Episodes

1. Part One
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.

2. Part Two
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.

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)
Colin Steele
Jermaine Jackson (adult)
Robert Redcross
Randy Jackson (adult)
Finis Henderson III
Apollo Theatre MC
Ángel Vargas
Tito Jackson (adult)