The Jackson 5ive 1971
What is The Jackson 5ive?
The Jackson 5ive is a television series first released in 1971. Catalogued under Animation, Comedy.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1971
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 23
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 11, 1971
- Networks
- ABC
- Genres
- Animation, Comedy
- Updated
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The Jackson 5ive is a television series first released in 1971. Catalogued under Animation, Comedy. Produced and broadcast by ABC. Current status: Ended. Spans 2 seasons and 23 tracked episodes.
Should you watch it?
“Animated adventures of the iconic Motown group on Saturday mornings.”
- Shows the Jackson 5 as cartoon characters
- Features 1970s Motown music vibe
- Animated by notable studios in London and abroad
- Only ran for a single season (1971‑1972)
Watch it if you enjoy retro musical cartoons featuring 1970s pop icons.
The series is family‑friendly, suitable for children and fans of classic music cartoons.
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When did The Jackson 5ive originally air?
It aired on ABC from September 11, 1971 until October 14, 1972.
Who produced the series?
The show was produced by Rankin/Bass and Motown Productions.
Which studios handled the animation?
Animation was done mainly at Halas and Batchelor in London, with additional work at Estudios Moro in Barcelona and Topcraft in Tokyo.
Was the series shown again after its original run?
Yes, it was rebroadcast in syndication through Worldvision Enterprises during the 1984–1985 Saturday morning season.
Who directed the series?
The series was directed by Jules Bass and Arthur Rankin Jr.
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