About this season
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.
Episodes (12)
1. Episode 1
Aired 2 October 1998 • 60 min
Wyclef Jean; the Temptations; Earth, Wind & Fire; Next; host Robert Townsend.
2. Episode 2
Aired 9 October 1998 • 60 min
Chaka Khan; Monica; Gloria Gaynor; Mary J. Blige.
3. Episode 3
Aired 16 October 1998 • 60 min
Shaquille O'Neal; George Clinton and the P-Funk All Stars; Busta Rhymes & Flip Mode Squad; Nicole with Missy Elliott.
4. Episode 4
Aired 23 October 1998 • 60 min
Bryan Adams; Brian McKnight; Des'ree; John Fogerty.
5. Episode 5
Aired 30 October 1998 • 60 min
Destiny's Child; the O'Jays; K-Ci and Jojo; Gerald Levert.
6. Episode 6
Aired 6 November 1998 • 60 min
CeCe Winans; Al Green; Kirk Franklin and the Nu Nation; Yolanda Adams.
7. Episode 7
Aired 13 November 1998 • 60 min
Brandy; Tatyana Ali; Ashford & Simpson; Johnny Gill.
8. Episode 8
Aired 20 November 1998 • 60 min
Faith Evans; 112; Sugarhill Gang; Bizzy Bone; Kurupt; Mack 10; Link.
9. Episode 9
Aired 27 November 1998 • 60 min
Christmas songs; the Temptations, Monica, Dru Hill, Mary J. Blige, Brian McKnight, CeCe Winans, Hanson, Patti LaBelle, Montell Jordan and Shae Jones.
10. Episode 10
Aired 4 December 1998 • 60 min
Cast of "Working"; New York fashion; country look in the city; shirts; perfume; Ford model.
11. Episode 11
Aired 11 December 1998 • 60 min
Patti LaBelle; Regina Belle; Gerald Levert; TQ.
12. Episode 12
Aired 25 December 1998 • 60 min
Divine; Tyrese; Monifah; Hanson.