A&E: Reality show about Jacksons premieres Dec. 13

NEW YORK — The A&E cable network says a reality miniseries about Michael Jackson's family will premiere Dec. 13.

Titled "The Jacksons: A Family Dynasty," the series focuses on brothers Jackie, Jermaine, Tito and Marlon as they prepare to reunite for a concert tour. It also chronicles their lives as they cope with Michael's drug-induced death in June.

Back-to-back hour episodes will air that night at 9 p.m. EST. There will be six episodes, the network says.

It remains unclear whether Michael Jackson, or his children, will appear in the series.

The cable network had originally announced the show as a documentary special in May, before the star's death.

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Nov 06, 2009 - 3:18 p.m. EDT

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