The Jackson 5ive (TV series)

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A scene from Rankin/Bass's The Jackson 5ive Saturday morning cartoon.
A scene from Rankin/Bass's The Jackson 5ive Saturday morning cartoon.

The Jackson 5ive was a Saturday morning cartoon produced by Rankin/Bass from 1971 to 1973; a fictionalized portrayal of the careers of the (then) popular Motown recording group The Jackson 5. 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.

Other than apprearing in the introduction, the actual Jackson brothers themselves—Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, Marlon, and Michael—were unable to contribute to the show in any way due to scheduling conflicts. Only their music was used. A specially recorded medley of the group's three #1 hits—"I Want You Back", "The Love You Save", and "ABC"—served as the show's theme song.

Like most animated comedies of the time, The Jackson 5ive contained a laugh track. The show debuted on September 11, 1971 and ran for two seasons on ABC.

[edit] Episodes

Season 1:

  • It All Started With.....
  • Pinestock, U.S.A.
  • Drafted
  • Mistaken Identity
  • Bongo, Baby Bongo
  • The Winner's Circle
  • The Wizard Of Soul
  • CinderJackson
  • The Tiny Five
  • Ray & Charles: Superstars
  • The Groovatron
  • Farmer Jacksons
  • Jackson Island
  • The Michael Look
  • Jackson Street, U.S.A.
  • Rasho-Jackson
  • A Rare Pearl

Season 2:

  • Who's Hoozis?
  • Michael White
  • Groove To The Chief
  • Michael In Wonderland
  • Jackson And The Beanstalk
  • The Opening Act

[edit] Voice Cast

[edit] External link


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