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