The Jackson 5ive
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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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Season 1
It All Started With...
The alleged story of how Diana Ross discovered The Jackson 5,we all know who originally discovered them. Anyway,the story begins when Ms. Ross finds a pink snake in her dressing room,which turns out to be Rosey,the brothers' pet snake.Fearing that something bad will happen to Rosey,Michael gets on his bike and heads down to the arena,Marlon,Jermaine,Tito, and Jackie follow him in Tito's old beat-up car. After getting Rosey out of harm's way,Michael and his brothers become fast friends with Ms. Ross and later on she discovers how talented they are and invites them to Detroit,MI for an audition with her record company (Motown),but the brothers have other ambitions:Jackie wants to be pro-basketball player, Tito wants to design and build cars,Jermaine wants to be a chef,Marlon wants to be a scientist,and Michael hopes to be a cowboy and run his own ranch. After sleeping on it,the Jackson 5 decides to head to Detroit to make music.
Pinestock, U.S.A.
The Jackson 5 head out to the country to perform a concert in the wilderness.This concert is promoted by a greedy millionaire named,Mr. Carruthers,who plans to have all the trees cut down before the big show.But the brothers are so concerned about the animals in the forest that they feel that what Mr. Carruthers is doing is wrong,so when they get wise on Mr. Carruthers' plans,he decides to have his lumberjacks put the J5 in a deep,dark cave where water begins to leak into the cave,but thanks to Ray & Charles (with help from some moles),the brothers escaped unharmed and plan to get revenge on Mr. Carruthers and his lumberjacks.
Drafted
The Jackson 5 prepare for a concert at Fort Paratroop.Michael and Marlon decides to march with some inductees and gets (accidently) inducted to the service.Jackie,Tito,and Jermaine must find a way to get their younger brothers out before their show.
Mistaken Identity
The Jacksons are heading to Las Vegas for a big show, on the way, they make a pit stop at an old printing place to have some posters printed up for their show. But the guy that Jackie hired must've had his wires crossed because he stuck their picture to a wanted poster for another group of brothers called,The Dingbats, who are mean-spirted crooks.
Bongo, Baby, Bongo
While the J5 are rehearsing for a concert in the park,a crooked clown kidnaps a bongo playing monkey and takes him to the circus for his own greedy purposes.Meanwhile,the monkey' mother is furious to find her baby's gone and takes Michael hostage and forces him to play the bongos for her.It's up to Jackie,Tito,Marlon,and Jermaine to go to the circus and get the monkey back to the zoo before they lose Michael forever.
The Winners' Circle
Visiting a race track, Michael is tricked by a somewhat shifty horse racer into accidentally buying a lazy, unmotivated horse. When the brothers learn that the horse can race real fast when their music is being played, the horse racer comes up with a plan to make sure they lose everything.
CinderJackson
Mr. Leo King,a show business entrepeneur,has plans to make a film starring Samantha Christie,the Princess of Pop and makes an announcement that he plans to throw a fabulous birthday for Samantha,where she'll get to choose the leading man for her film.It's Michael's big dream come true,but unfortunately,he's very sick and is unable to attend the party,that is until a package from Gary,IN shows up at his door step.What Michael thought was chicken soup,turned out to be his hairy godfather,who helps him get geared up for the ball.First,he gets rid Michael's cold,second,he decks him out in fresh threads and glass sneakers,transforms an anchovie pizza pie into a limosuine,and Ray,Charles,and Rosey into Michael's servants,then he's off to the ball.
The Wizard of Soul
Michael wanders into an oasis called the Land of Soul he sees each of his brothers play a familiar Wizard of Oz character. Together they journey to find the "Wizard of Soul," who if located can help him get back to his (real) brothers and get to the show on time.
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About The Jackson 5ive
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. Across 2 seasons and 23 episodes, originally airing on ABC.
The Jackson 5ive Cast and Characters
The cast features Paul Frees (as (voice)), Joel Cooper (as Jermaine Jackson (voice)), Donald Fullilove (as Michael Jackson (voice)), Mike Martinez (as Tito Jackson (voice)), and Edmund Sylvers (as Marlon Jackson (voice)). Their performances are a major reason The Jackson 5ive has built such a passionate audience.
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The Jackson 5ive flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is sharp comedic timing that lands consistently. If you enjoy English storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of show you'll end up recommending to friends.
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How many episodes does The Jackson 5ive have?
The Jackson 5ive has 23 episodes across 2 seasons. All episodes are available to stream right here on Bowood.TV.
Is The Jackson 5ive good? What's the rating?
The Jackson 5ive holds a 5.8/10 rating based on 13 reviews — a niche pick worth checking out.
Who is in the cast of The Jackson 5ive?
The main cast includes Paul Frees, Joel Cooper, Donald Fullilove, and Mike Martinez, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is The Jackson 5ive available in English?
Yes — The Jackson 5ive was originally produced in English and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV.
When was The Jackson 5ive released?
The Jackson 5ive first aired in 1971.
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How many seasons and episodes does The Jackson 5ive have?
The Jackson 5ive currently has 2 seasons and a total of 23 episodes. The series status is "Ended", so the episode count may grow as new seasons are released. You can browse the full episode list on Bowood.TV and continue watching from where you left off.
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 durin… It belongs to the Animation, Comedy genres.
In which language is The Jackson 5ive originally available?
The Jackson 5ive was originally produced in English. On Bowood.TV the show is available in its original English audio, which is the most authentic way to experience the dialogue, music, and performances. Check the player options on the watch page for available subtitle tracks.
When was The Jackson 5ive first released?
The Jackson 5ive first premiered on September 11, 1971 (1971). The series has since concluded its run.
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