Please, no!!!!!
A few month ago, A&E commissioned a one-hour special following the Jackson brothers, sans Michael, as they readied a new Jackson 5 album and reunion tour.
The special, titled The Jackson Family, following Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, Marlon and Randy was to air next year, but due to Michael’s unexpected death, plans may change.
It was intended as a “backdoor pilot,” as the network was waiting to gauge audience reaction before committing to a series.
“We have started discussing internally and with the family but have not yet decided what direction to take with the show,” said network executives. “We are respecting the family’s wishes right now, and at the appropriate time we will all decide what direction this program to take, so stay tuned.”
No addition footage has been shot since Michael’s death.
A classy move, but we’re sure the network is drooling over the $$$$$ exploitative opportunities!