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The Jackson 5ive (1971)

TV Series ★ 5.8 30 min

Animation Comedy

The Jackson 5ive was a Saturday morning cartoon series produced by Rankin/Bass and Motown Productions on ABC from September 11, 1971 until 14 October 1972; a fictionalized portrayal of the careers of Motown recording group The Jackson 5. The series was rebroadcast in syndication through Worldvision Enterprises during the 1984–1985 Saturday morning season, during a period when Michael Jackson was riding a major wave of popularity as a solo artist. The series was animated mainly in London at the studios of Halas and Batchelor, and some animation done at Estudios Moro, Barcelona, Spain. The director was Spanish-American Robert Balser.

Arthur Rankin, Jr. Creator Jules Bass Creator Romeo Muller Writer William J. Keenan Writer

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Quick facts

Released
September 11, 1971
Runtime
30 min
IMDb
tt0066671
Language
English
Studio
Rankin/Bass Productions, Halas and Batchelor Cartoon Films, Motown Productions

Cast

Paul Frees Paul Frees (voice) Joel Cooper Jermaine Jackson (voice) Donald Fullilove Donald Fullilove Michael Jackson (voice) Mike Martinez Mike Martinez Tito Jackson (voice) Edmund Sylvers Marlon Jackson (voice) Craig Grandy Jackie Jackson (voice)

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Jackson 5ive about?
The Jackson 5ive was a Saturday morning cartoon series produced by Rankin/Bass and Motown Productions on ABC from September 11, 1971 until 14 October 1972; a fictionalized portrayal of the careers of Motown recording group The Jackson 5. The series was rebroadcast in syndication through Worldvision Enterprises during the 1984–1985 Saturday morning season, during a period when Michael Jackson was riding a major wave of popularity as a solo artist. The series was animated mainly in London at the studios of Halas and Batchelor, and some animation done at Estudios Moro, Barcelona, Spain. The director was Spanish-American Robert Balser.
Who created The Jackson 5ive?
The Jackson 5ive was created by Arthur Rankin, Jr., Jules Bass.
Who stars in The Jackson 5ive?
The Jackson 5ive stars Paul Frees, Joel Cooper, Donald Fullilove, Mike Martinez.
When was The Jackson 5ive released?
The Jackson 5ive is a 1971 animation, comedy series.
Where can I watch The Jackson 5ive?
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