Tag Archives: Michael Jackson

Funshine Friday: Jackson 5ive cartoon series

Posted on January 25, 2013 by

Rankin/Bass’ Jackson 5ive cartoon series originally ran on ABC from September, 1971 to September of 1973. 23, half-hour episodes of groovy, limited-animation were produced. The animated version of The Jackson 5 featured actors voicing the band along with VO veteran, … Continue reading →

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Mood Music: The Jackson 5, ‘I Want You Back’ (live ’71)

Posted on September 29, 2012 by

In September of 1971 the Jackson 5 starred in a TV special entitled Goin’ Back to Indiana. Soon after, an L.P. featuring songs from the special was released on Motown and it sold over two million copies. Here’s three minutes … Continue reading →

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LIFE Magazine, 1971: Rock Stars and their parents

Posted on February 15, 2012 by

The September 24, 1971 issue, of LIFE Magazine ran a photo story featuring rock stars posing with their parents. Time.com has put a collection of shots online and I invite you to explore it. The images, taken by John Olson, … Continue reading →

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70s Magazines: Shazam’s Micheal Gray Tiger Beat Collection

Posted on February 11, 2012 by

Recently, I posted the intro for Filmation’s Shazam! from 1974. The star of that show, Michael Gray, has his own Web Site where you can catch up on all the actor has been up to since. On that Web Site … Continue reading →

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Music for Monday: Jackson 5, Dancing Machine

Posted on December 12, 2011 by

Happy Monday, good people. It’s time to put on your platform shoes and dance The Robot along with The Jackson 5 as they perform “Dancing Machine” on The Carol Burnett Show. The appearance likely stems from the 1973-74 season. “Dancing … Continue reading →

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