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Motown Live

1.0 / 10
1998
1 season
12 episodes

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.

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Cast

Robert Townsend

D

Donielle Artese

C

Carmit Bachar

Faune Chambers Watkins

Kevin Alexander Stea

L

Lisa Joann Thompson

C

Carolina Lancaster

Seasons

  • Ep 1

    1.Episode 1

    02-10-199860m

    Wyclef Jean; the Temptations; Earth, Wind & Fire; Next; host Robert Townsend.

  • Ep 2

    2.Episode 2

    09-10-199860m

    Chaka Khan; Monica; Gloria Gaynor; Mary J. Blige.

  • Ep 3

    3.Episode 3

    16-10-199860m

    Shaquille O'Neal; George Clinton and the P-Funk All Stars; Busta Rhymes & Flip Mode Squad; Nicole with Missy Elliott.

  • Ep 4

    4.Episode 4

    23-10-199860m

    Bryan Adams; Brian McKnight; Des'ree; John Fogerty.

  • Ep 5

    5.Episode 5

    30-10-199860m

    Destiny's Child; the O'Jays; K-Ci and Jojo; Gerald Levert.

  • Ep 6

    6.Episode 6

    06-11-199860m

    CeCe Winans; Al Green; Kirk Franklin and the Nu Nation; Yolanda Adams.

  • Ep 7

    7.Episode 7

    13-11-199860m

    Brandy; Tatyana Ali; Ashford & Simpson; Johnny Gill.

  • Ep 8

    8.Episode 8

    20-11-199860m

    Faith Evans; 112; Sugarhill Gang; Bizzy Bone; Kurupt; Mack 10; Link.

  • Ep 9

    9.Episode 9

    27-11-199860m

    Christmas songs; the Temptations, Monica, Dru Hill, Mary J. Blige, Brian McKnight, CeCe Winans, Hanson, Patti LaBelle, Montell Jordan and Shae Jones.

  • Ep 10

    10.Episode 10

    04-12-199860m

    Cast of "Working"; New York fashion; country look in the city; shirts; perfume; Ford model.

  • Ep 11

    11.Episode 11

    11-12-199860m

    Patti LaBelle; Regina Belle; Gerald Levert; TQ.

  • Ep 12

    12.Episode 12

    25-12-199860m

    Divine; Tyrese; Monifah; Hanson.

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