The animated musical adventures of the Jackson brothers.
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The Jackson 5ive is invited to attend the birthday ball of the Princess of Pop; but Michael is stuck at home with a head cold on the night of the ball. A mysterious package from Gary reveals his ...
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When Michael and Marlon accidentally get drafted into the army, it's up to their three older brothers to rescue them in time for their concert.
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Joel Cooper | ... | Jermaine Jackson 8 episodes, 1971 |
| Donald Fullilove | ... | Michael Jackson 8 episodes, 1971 | |
| Mike Martinez | ... | Tito Jackson 8 episodes, 1971 | |
| Edmund Sylvers | ... | Marlon Jackson 8 episodes, 1971 | |
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Craig Grandy | ... | Jackie Jackson 8 episodes, 1971 |
| Paul Frees | ... | Various Characters / ... 6 episodes, 1971 | |
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The animated musical adventures of the Jackson brothers.
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Written by Berry Gordy, Freddie Perren, Fonce Mizell (as Alphonzo Mizell), Deke Richards
Performed by The Jackson 5
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Because it was the first animated series to depict an African-American family or ensemble, producers made a conscious effort to keep the show free of violence and other negative content. See more »Soundtracks
ABC/I Want You Back/The Love You Save/Mama's Pearl (Medley)Written by Berry Gordy, Freddie Perren, Fonce Mizell (as Alphonzo Mizell), Deke Richards
Performed by The Jackson 5
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11 September 1971 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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The jackson five cartoon is great. And the first episode titled it all started is my favroite episode of all the episodes shown. I wish the cartoon network would add it to there line up it would be great. I would watch it when ever its on.