The lead singer might be gone, but the Jacksons are still planning to go ahead with a series on A&E about their preparations for some kind of reunion.A&E confirmed the planned series on Tuesday but was quick to point out that it had been in the works prior to Michael Jackson's death. Jodi Gomes, an executive producer with the production company behind the show, told the New York Times that the show will feature Jermaine, Jackie, Marlon, Randy and Tito "as they reunite as brothers, obviously underneath a cloud of tragedy."
No one would say whether Michael was planning to be involved in the show, but it seems highly unlikely given his reportedly poor relationship with his family and his plans for his own tour. And if MJ had been planning to do a reality show, would it really have been stuck on cable?
It won't be the first time the Jacksons have had their own television show. A Saturday morning cartoon, The Jackson 5ive aired for two seasons starting in 1971. The family also starred in a 30-minute variety show on CBS from 1976 to 1977.
The Jacksons and the network can insist all day long that the show was in the works long before Michael's death -- but clearly that event will encourage them to expedite the roll-out while the tragedy is still fresh in people's minds.
I think A&E could have quite the hit on its hands.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
8-26-2009 @ 2:53PM
uacrack said...
Who would want to watch a show about wacko jacko the dead child molester and drug addict. He is peacefully burning in hell, drop any more shows about him
8-26-2009 @ 6:19PM
ij70 said...
I am thinking it is going to fail.
8-26-2009 @ 6:37PM
ben said...
Whatever you think about Michael Jackson. He is without any shadow of a doubt the most famous human being on earth. Michael Jackson = money.
It's just sad that they start cashing in so soon.
8-29-2009 @ 1:27AM
Christel said...
whatever people do want to say about Michael Jackson especially people who are extreamly negative Most likely they have his music on there Ipod he did great things but he is shadowed over all of the negative things that came his way I just wish people will leave him alone think about the children they shouldn't have to go through this Michael was a great performer and entertainer and will most likely be forever a legend but my grief goes out to his children no matter what he was their father and no children shouldn't have to lose there parents its very hard so my prayers just go out to them as for the reality show let them do what they have to go if its a sucess its a sucess if its not well there u go!
9-04-2009 @ 1:28AM
kayla t said...
I know about 100 people at the top of my head that would watch this show!! Including me!
Rest In Peace Michael! I love you..
Jackson Family is the BEST!!