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The Jacksons: An American Dream

 Series

Scope and Content

This series contains the production files maintained by Margulies during the production of The Jacksons: An American Dream. These files include legal agreements, deal memos, publicity files, budgets and copies of different versions of the miniseries' script.

Dates

  • Creation: 1936 - 2005
  • Creation: Majority of material found within 1977 - 2001

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Advance notice required for access.

Historical Note

The Jacksons: An American Dream is a dramatization of the creation of the Jackson 5 and the trials and tribulations fame brought the Jackson family. The miniseries, which aired on ABC in 1992, was nominated for four Emmys and won one (for Outstanding Individual Achievement in Choreography). Margulies received a nomination for Outstanding Miniseries as one of the series' executive producers.

Extent

From the Collection: 121.6 Linear Feet (111 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Arrangement

This series is arranged in alphabetical order by file name.

Repository Details

Part of the USC Libraries Cinematic Arts Library Repository

Contact:
Doheny Memorial Library G4
3550 Trousdale Parkway
Los Angeles California 90089-0185 United States