Motown Live is an American television series showcasing live performances by music artists in the areas of rhythm & blues, hip hop, and popular music. The show had 13 episodes from 1998-1999.
The show was hosted by
Robert Townsend and
Montell Jordan
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. The format featured several Motown Live Dancers opening and closing the show, and backup artists. The show included some
comedy sketches
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between artist appearances.
Ricky Minor (current music director for ''
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'') was music and house band director.
Motown Live Dancers included
Lisa Joann Thompson
Lisa Joann Thompson (born April 22, 1969) is an American dancer, choreographer, actress, and model involved in multiple areas of show business. She was a Warrior Girl, Laker Girl, Fly Girl, Motown Live Dancer, and Backup dancer to some of th ...
,
Faune Chambers,
Carmit Bachar
Carmit Maile Bachar ( he, כרמית בכר; born September 4, 1974), known professionally as Carmit, is an American singer, dancer, model, actress and showgirl. She is a member of the Pussycat Dolls. She is married to longtime partner Kevin Whita ...
, and
Kevin Stea.
The show was in syndication until 2000 and was distributed by Universal Worldwide Television.
Cast
* Donielle Artese, Motown Live Dancer
*
Carmit Bachar
Carmit Maile Bachar ( he, כרמית בכר; born September 4, 1974), known professionally as Carmit, is an American singer, dancer, model, actress and showgirl. She is a member of the Pussycat Dolls. She is married to longtime partner Kevin Whita ...
, Motown Live Dancer
* Joe Blount
*
Faune Chambers, Motown Live Dancer
*
Montell Jordan
Montell Du'Sean Barnett Jordan (born December 3, 1968) is an American singer, songwriter, and record producer. Best known for his 1995 single "This Is How We Do It", Jordan was the primary male solo artist on Def Jam's Def Soul imprint until le ...
*
Kevin Stea, Motown Live Dancer
*
Lisa Joann Thompson
Lisa Joann Thompson (born April 22, 1969) is an American dancer, choreographer, actress, and model involved in multiple areas of show business. She was a Warrior Girl, Laker Girl, Fly Girl, Motown Live Dancer, and Backup dancer to some of th ...
, Motown Live Dancer
*
Robert Townsend
References
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1990s American music television series
1990s American variety television series
1998 American television series debuts
1999 American television series endings
Fox Broadcasting Company original programming
Television series by Universal Television