The Jacksons: A Family Dynasty

[rhoyaltempest]

Originally Posted by AOII Angel

Is anyone else bothered that they made the "s" in Jackson a "5"? Michael is dead, and they are still capitalizing on his fame.

I don't think this way at all. In their minds (and in the minds of fans), he is still with them and will always be a part of their group/the 5 brothers. When someone dies, you don't just stop being with them and including them.

Also we don't know this family personally to make such an accusation that they are capitalizing on their loved one's death. That's a big charge; one that we don't have the insight or proof to make.

[AOII Angel]

Originally Posted by rhoyaltempest

I don't think this way at all. In their minds (and in the minds of fans), he is still with them and will always be a part of their group/the 5 brothers. When someone dies, you don't just stop being with them and including them.

Also we don't know this family personally to make such an accusation that they are capitalizing on their loved one's death. That's a big charge; one that we don't have the insight or proof to make.

I didn't say they're capitalizing on his death, but on his fame. Maybe they aren't, I'm just jaded, but it looks really crass to me. I don't think Michael would have agreed to this if he were still alive.

[DrPhil]

Originally Posted by AOII Angel

I didn't say they're capitalizing on his death, but on his fame. Maybe they aren't, I'm just jaded, but it looks really crass to me. I don't think Michael would have agreed to this if he were still alive.

The people who know about MJ know about the J5. The people who don't know about the J5 aren't real MJ fans. So, MJ's fame is a direct result of the J5 which propelled him into solo stardom.

LOL @ MJ wouldn't have agreed to this. Maybe and maybe not. So? LOL. Maybe they won't talk about him that much outside of the first episodes.

[jojapeach]

My husband made me watch with him, and I'm glad he did. I think we're getting to know more about this family now than we ever did before, and I love learning about the brothers from the source.

I like them all, but Marlon & Tito strike me as the realest brothers. Jermaine bothered me because he cried and let out his feelings about not being part of the discussions to leave Motown decades ago, but he single-handedly decides there should be a tribute concert without consulting any family members. That truly bothered me.

LOL @ Jermaine being a California Raisin, especially with terrible hair

I agree with everyone who doesn't see the "Jack5ons" as capitalizing on MJ at all. I honestly think MJ would've been ok with it considering the group would celebrate 40 years.

I hope we never have to see their father on the show.

[whiteandblack]

I have a semi-crush on Marlon. what a beautiful smile. I have love for the brothers but will the show sustain me? I'm on the fence.

[RU OX Alum]

Originally Posted by AOII Angel

I didn't say they're capitalizing on his death, but on his fame. Maybe they aren't, I'm just jaded, but it looks really crass to me. I don't think Michael would have agreed to this if he were still alive.

Isn't doing the show in the first place capitalizing on his fame?