Today, The Hollywood Reporter reported that A&E had been shooting a reality show — tentatively titled The Jackson Family — which followed Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, Read the full post.
Jul 13
2009
03:26 PM ET
Jackson family reality show: Good idea?
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The Jackson 5/Jacksons was a group. Michael was the lead singer amongst others who contributed to a product that launched him into super-stardom. Jackie, Tito, Jermaine and Randy are very talented individuals and had their very own fan base during their prime. Certainly Michael became the “mega-star” at his craft, and that was simply the way that it was destined to be. It’s unfair to discredit or minimize his brother’s talents. I don’t think that they’re doing anything other than what a musician would do when they’re lacking an instrument. Michael is gone now–and he will be missed. His brothers still have lives to fullfill until their time is up.
I think Rebbie is probably right and that Michael would not want his kids in a reality show. HOWEVER, I also think the kids are old enough to say yes or no, and I doubt the family would force them to do anything. I’m guessing they a) want to do it and b) probably won’t be in the show much anyway save for a few scenes here and there. It might be good for the kids to get their mind off the loss of their father by staying busy. If the show is done the right way, it could be good. I’m interested in seeing the family talk honestly about Michael’s death and what it’s done to them. I’ve always been fascinated by The Jacksons. For sure, they are dysfunctional, but I also beleive there is real love there. This family came from nothing and they ALL worked together to pull themselves up to levels of fame like few on earth have ever seen. Michael was the star, but they all had talent. I have no real problem with them doing the show – esp. since they started it before Michael died. Michael is probably shaking his head and chuckling up there in heaven. If nothing else, he always had a good sense of humor about his family, whom by the way, he loved despite it all.
I grew up in the Jackson 5 era, I loved the group and I would love to see a reality show featuring the brothers. Although I did not know Michael personally, I do know that he DID NOT want his children in the public eye. He went to extreme lengths to protect their identities and keep them out of the media. He wanted them to have the normal childhood he never had. He would be very disappointed in his family if they allowed the children to be included in a reality show. He would never approve of this.
[...] you may recall, The Hollywood Reporter wrote that footage had been shot of Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, Marlon and Randy Jackson back in July [...]
You Know What ?? I Think It’s Such A Tacky Idea … Once Again His Lousy Lazy Brothers Intend To Capitalize On Michael’s Death And Worse Now Using His Children ?? You Know That Michael Would Never Have Allowed This… Where Have His Brothers & La Toya Been All These Years ? Tell Me ? You Know Where ? NOWHERE ! As Per Their Choice … Always Wanting And Expecting Michael Once Again To Carry Their Lazy Asses Through …. Pretty Disgusting … Bunch Of Low Lives … Anything For Money … I Refuse To Watch That Crappy Show EVER When It Does Air … No Class & Surely No Respect For Their Brother Michael
And Now The Mother Just Going With The Flow ?? … Sad Pretty Sad But Then Again She Needs To Keep Her Siphening Husband And He Lazy Son’s Jermaines Soon To Be Ex Wife And Their Child Supported Ha ? Since He Dosen’t Do It … Bunch Of Blood Suckers ALL Of Them !
They should do an episode where they try to find out which of the Sony suits decided MJ was worth more dead than alive and do some serious investigation on it. Much like some of us out here in the real world who are doing that because we want the truth.
Someone should make in a missing person call. Randy Jackson recorded and performed in the J-5. He appears in the group photo. But he doesn’t even get an honorable mention. Why isn’t he at least performing with the group? Has he retired from the business?
Tito, Marlon, Jackie, Jermaine, and Randy. Why in the world would A&E give them a reality show? No one wants to see them broke down busters!!!! Even though it started filming before MJ passed, many will only tune in to be nosey and see what they have to say about MJ. Once they see it is just about a group of greasy over the hill played out musicians they will quickly change the channel.