Jackson brothers interviewed on CNN Larry King Live at This Is It premiere

October 30, 2009

Michael Jackson's brothers, Tito, Marlon, Jackie and Jermaine were on the Red Carpet for the premiere of the Michael Jackson documentary «This Is It». Larry King interviewed Tito Jackson, Marlon Jackson and Jackie Jackson for the CNN Larry King Live Show on October 27, 2009.



The Jackson brothers announced that they are in the process of shooting a new television show. The Jackson 5 is commemorating their 40th anniversary.
Following are segments of the interview and a video from CNN Larry King Live.

Larry King asked if the brothers had already seen the movie.

Jackie Jackson: "Yes, I saw it. It's electrifying. It's wonderful."
Marlon Jackson: "Larry, I have not seen the movie. I wanted to wait for the premiere so I can just see it along with the fans and the rest of the world."
Tito Jackson: "Larry, I haven't seen the movie, and I don't know when I'm going to be able to see the movie. It's a very mourning period for me still. And I think I'm going to have to watch this movie on my own leisure time. "

KING: What do you think audiences who see it will think of it?

Jackie Jackson: "I think they're going to love Michael. They've always loved Michael. They like to see Michael perform. This is a film about him putting his band together, rehearsing for his big show. I think it's going to be very exciting to see how he works behind the stage, behind the scenes. And that's what this is all about. "

KING: So are you saying you're not going to go in and see it tonight?

Tito Jackson: No, I'm not going to be able to view this movie tonight, like other members of my family, who didn't attend today, because it is emotional and I think I will be better watching it at a time when I'm more comfortable with it.

KING: Tito, I know you're not ready to see it and I understand that. But do you support the idea of the film?

Tito Jackson: "Yes, I think it's something that Michael would want to share, because that's all we have left for the world to see, that his work wasn't completed. But he was ready to shock the world. What we have here tonight is what he's left for the world to have fun with and experience and just enjoy it. "

KING: What do you think audiences who see it will think of it?

Jackie Jackson: "I think they're going to love Michael. They've always loved Michael. They like to see Michael perform. This is a film about him putting his band together, rehearsing for his big show. I think it's going to be very exciting to see how he works behind the stage, behind the scenes. And that's what this is all about. "

KING: Marlon, Jermaine told us that the Jackson brothers are getting better — getting ready to go back on stage. Tell me about it.

Marlon Jackson: "Well, right now we're in the middle of shooting a television show that we started shooting in January. And we've been talking about putting something together and going back and doing something. So it's coming. "

KING: Tito, are you looking forward to that?

Tito Jackson: "Very much so, Larry. For those who do not know, this year — sadly, Michael lost his life this year. But it was also the 40th anniversary of the Jackson Five "I Want You Back." So I think our first challenge getting back to the stage will be something and a celebration of 40 years of show business. So to have that more, that title to it. "