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The Jacksons: An American Dream S1E2 — Part II

8.6

The Jacksons: An American Dream•Season 1•Episode 2

Part II

8.6/10 · 112 votesNov 18, 199289 min

Ranked #2 of 2 in Season 1•−0.1 vs season avg

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The struggles of young Michael Jackson as he deals with his brothers marrying early, into The Jackson 5 success, his problems with acne as a teenager, his eventual solo superstardom based on the success of his albums Off the Wall and Thriller and his legendary

Directed byKaren Arthur

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Cast18

Angela Bassett

Katherine Jackson

Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs

Joseph Jackson

Billy Dee Williams

Berry Gordy

Jason Weaver

Michael Jackson (ages 9-14)

Bumper Robinson

Jackie Jackson (ages 13-17)

Terrence Howard

Jackie Jackson (adult)

Vanessa Williams

Suzanne de Passe

Holly Robinson Peete

Diana Ross

Ebonie Smith

La Toya Jackson (adult)

Margaret Avery

Martha Scruse

Monica Calhoun

Rebbie Jackson

Monica Allison

Hazel Gordy

Crew1

Karen Arthur

Director

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Episode Summary

"Part II" is episode 2 of The Jacksons: An American Dream season 1. It scored 8.6/10 from 112 votes, ranking #2 of 2 episodes this season (season average 8.7). Directed by Karen Arthur, it aired on November 18, 1992.

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