The Jacksons' special expanded to reality show series

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Michael Jackson's brothers, Jermaine, Jackie, Tito, and Marlon Jackson will participate in the reality show, The Jacksons: A Family Dynasty, airing December 13.

The two-hour program on the US cable channel A&E (Arts and Entertainment) will follow the Jackson brothers through preparations for a planned reunion tour, that originally would have included an appearance by Michael.

Since Jackson's death in June, some show episodes will also reveal the brothers' reactions to the passing of their brother.

Originally, just a one-time special about the Jackson brothers' comeback tour after 20 years, the series has been expanded to six episodes.

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