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The animated misadventures of Motown's first hit-making sibling group. Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, Marlon, and Michael Jackson travel all over the world singing their biggest hits and having wacky adventures as well. Following the success of "The Beatles," ABC again used the formula for this series. Animated by Rankin/Bass

Jackson 5ive - 02x06 The Opening Act Screenshot
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02x06 The Opening Act Aired: Oct. 14, 1972

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Jackson 5ive is Canceled/Ended
The show had 2 seasons and 23 episodes air between 1971 and 1973.

Series Info

Type:
Scripted
Premiered:
Sep. 11, 1971
Status:
Canceled/Ended
Runtime:
30 min.
Aired:
1971 - 1973
To-Date:
2 Seasons
23 Episodes
Network
ABC TV Network
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  • The first animated series to depict an African-American family or ensemble. Because of this, Producers made a conscious effort to keep the show free of violence and other related negative content.
  • Due to Michael Jackson's huge popularity, and the success of the Jackson's 1984 reunion Victory album and tour, ABC reran episodes of the series on Saturday Mornings during the mid 80's.