What is the jacksons tv series?

"The Jacksons" TV series is a biographical drama television miniseries that premiered on ABC in May 1992. It chronicled the rise of the Jackson family from their humble beginnings in Gary, Indiana, to their iconic status in the music industry.

The series was produced by Suzanne de Passe and Stan Margaret, and co-written by author and journalist J. Randy Taraborrelli. The miniseries consisted of two parts, with each part lasting about two hours.

The cast included Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs as Joseph Jackson, Angela Bassett as Katherine Jackson, Holly Robinson Peete as Diana Ross, Alex Burrall as Michael Jackson, Jason Weaver as young Michael Jackson, and Wylie Draper as older Michael Jackson.

"The Jacksons" was a critical and commercial success, winning an Emmy award for Outstanding Individual Achievement in Choreography, and garnering high viewership ratings during its original airing. It remains one of the definitive portrayals of the Jackson family's life and legacy.