The Jackson 5ive
Series Overview
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.
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2 Seasons • 23 Episodes
30 min per episode
1971 – 1972
Premiered: Sat, Sep 11, 1971
Arthur Rankin Jr.
Jules BassLatest Aired Episode
Season 2, Episode 6: “The Opening Act”
A promoter books the brothers on a heavy radio tour schedule, while trying to find an opening act for their upcoming concert.
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Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Arthur Rankin Jr., Jules Bass
Romeo Muller, William J. Keenan, Hal Hackady, Lou Silverstone, Susan Milburn
Maury Laws
Arthur Rankin Jr., Jules Bass
Department Leadership Roster
Arthur Rankin Jr.
Producer
Jules Bass
Producer
Romeo Muller
Writer
William J. Keenan
Writer
Hal Hackady
Writer
Lou Silverstone
Writer
Susan Milburn
Writer
Arthur Rankin Jr.
Director
Jules Bass
Director
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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.
How many seasons does The Jackson 5ive have?
The Jackson 5ive comprises 2 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in The Jackson 5ive?
Key cast members in The Jackson 5ive include Paul Frees, Joel Cooper, Donald Fullilove, Mike Martinez, Edmund Sylvers.
Who created or directed The Jackson 5ive?
The Jackson 5ive was developed and directed by Arthur Rankin Jr., Jules Bass.