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Release Year1998
Runtime1 Season
LanguageEN
CertificationNR
Genres—
Votes1
Director—
WritersRita Cash
TypeWeb Series
Rating1.0 out of 10
Cast7 credited
Also Known AsMotown Live
About Motown Live
Motown Live was an American television series showcasing live performances by music artists in the areas of rhythm & blues, hip hop, and popular music. The show ran had 13 episodes from during 1998-1999. The show was hosted by Robert Townsend and Montel Jordan. The format featured several dancers to open and close the show and backup artists. The show included some comedy sketches between artist appearances. Ricky Minor was music and house band director. Motown Live Dancers included Lisa Joann Thompson, Faune Chambers, Carmit Bachar, Vergi Rodriguez, Kevin Stea, Havic Gregory, Dante Henderson, Vanessa Tarazona, Kim Cottom, Nadine Ellis, Donyelle Artiz, Carolina Lancaster, Sharon Ferguson, and Donielle Artese. The show had 13 episodes from 1998 to 1998. The show was in syndication until 2000 and was distributed by Universal Worldwide Television.
Directed by —, Motown Live leans on a strong ensemble — Robert Townsend, Donielle Artese, Carmit Bachar — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The series landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about screen titles of 1998.
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