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  • ABC
  • Nov 6, 1971
  • 23 m
  • ABC
  • Nov 6, 1971
  • 23 m
Jackson 5ive

Summary The animated misadventures of Motown's first hit-making sibling group. Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, Marlon, and Michael Jackson travel all over the world singing their biggest hits and going on wacky adventures as well. Following the success of "The Beatles," ABC again used the formula for this series. Animated by Rankin/Bass (best known fo...

Directed By: Jules Bass, Arthur Rankin Jr.

  • ABC
  • Nov 6, 1971
  • 23 m
  • ABC
  • Nov 6, 1971
  • 23 m
Jackson 5ive
S1 • Episode 9
The Tiny Five
Air Date: Nov 6, 1971
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Summary The animated misadventures of Motown's first hit-making sibling group. Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, Marlon, and Michael Jackson travel all over the world singing their biggest hits and going on wacky adventures as well. Following the success of "The Beatles," ABC again used the formula for this series. Animated by Rankin/Bass (best known fo...

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Episode 1 • Sep 11, 1971 • 30 m
It All Started With...
Diana Ross comes to town, catches The Jackson Five's act, and offers to get them a recording contract.
Episode 2 • Sep 18, 1971 • 23 m
Pinestock, U.S.A.
The brothers' plans to put on a concert temporarily get put on hold when they realize a greedy millionaire wants to level the forest where they're slated to perform.
Episode 3 • Sep 25, 1971 • 23 m
Drafted
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.
Episode 4 • Oct 2, 1971 • 23 m
Mistaken Identity
A mix-up at the printers finds the Jackson brothers adorning Wanted posters.
Episode 5 • Oct 9, 1971 • 23 m
Bongo, Baby, Bongo
Michael is kidnapped by a monkey who forces him to play the bongos.
Episode 6 • Oct 16, 1971 • 30 m
The Winner's Circle
The Jackson brothers agree to race a horse that won't run.
Episode 7 • Oct 23, 1971 • 23 m
CinderJackson
Episode 8 • Oct 30, 1971 • 23 m
The Wizard of Soul
Michael wanders into the Land of Soul, where he sees each of his brothers play a familiar Wizard of Oz character. Featuring the songs "The Love I Saw in You Was Just a Mirage" and "Oh How Happy."
Episode 9 • Nov 6, 1971 • 23 m
The Tiny Five
The Jacksons find themselves accidently miniaturized. They struggle to avoid large household perils and reverse the mishap that shrank them. Featuring the songs "The Wall" and "I Will Find a Way."
Episode 10 • Nov 13, 1971 • 23 m
The Groovatron
The Jacksons, toured to exhaustion, build an Afro-wearing musical robot they name "The Groovatron" to stand in for them. However, their plan heads downhill when the robot is stolen. Featuring the songs "Maybe Tomorrow" and "Nobody."
Episode 11 • Nov 20, 1971 • 23 m
Ray & Charles: Superstars
Episode 12 • Nov 27, 1971 • 23 m
Farmer Jacksons
Needing a break from superstardom, the Jacksons decide to run a farm. Featuring the songs "My Cherie Amour" and "Honey Chile."
Episode 13 • Dec 4, 1971 • 23 m
Jackson Island
The five brothers crash land on their way to Hawaii. Michael hits his head on a coconut and dreams of pirates and buried treasure. Featuring the songs "Ready or Not (Here I Come)" and "La La Means I Love You."
Episode 14 • Dec 11, 1971 • 23 m
The Michael Look
Episode 15 • Dec 18, 1971 • 23 m
Jackson Street, U.S.A.
The Mayor of Gary, Indiana, declares a street in town will be renamed "Jackson 5 Boulevard" and invites the Jacksons to perform. Featuring the songs "Petals" and "She's Good."
Episode 16 • Jan 8, 1972 • 23 m
Rasho-Jackson
The brothers become alienated from one another after an argument and refuse to perform together, all becoming "The Jackson Ones." Featuring the songs "One More Chance" and "I Found That Girl."
Episode 17 • Jan 15, 1972 • 23 m
A Rare Pearl
The Jacksons fall in love with an attractive flight attendant named Jacqueline Pearl. Featuring the songs "Never Can Say Goodbye" and "Momma's Pearl."

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