The Jackson 4: Brothers Jackie, Marlon, Tito and Jermaine Jackson reunite for reality TV. A&E photo
My first reaction to this reality series was that Michael Jackson's brothers were cashing in on his death.
We're told right away that this project began filming while he was alive, when the family decided to do an album celebrating the Jackson 5's 40th anniversary. But Michael doesn't appear in any scenes, so ...
My second reaction to this reality series was that Michael Jackson's brothers were cashing in on his death.
And boy can those brothers--Jermaine, Tito, Marlon and Jackie--bicker while letting old sibling rivalries get in the way of their reunion project.
They sabotage each other, break down in tears and give all kinds of mixed signals. At some point in the first two episodes, each of them claims to be ready to do whatever it takes to make the album, but then they go AWOL for a time when they actually have to put in some work.
It's easy to see why Michael became the family's superstar.
That's not to say this isn't a somewhat interesting reality series. Angst is always fun to watch. But the best parts are when the brothers visit hometown Gary, Ind., and when we are shown old footage of the Jackson 5 in their prime--with Michael.
Four middle-aged wannabes won't keep me coming back for more.
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