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.
Air Date: 1998-10-02
Wyclef Jean; the Temptations; Earth, Wind & Fire; Next; host Robert Townsend.
Air Date: 1998-10-09
Chaka Khan; Monica; Gloria Gaynor; Mary J. Blige.
Air Date: 1998-10-16
Shaquille O'Neal; George Clinton and the P-Funk All Stars; Busta Rhymes & Flip Mode Squad; Nicole with Missy Elliott.
Air Date: 1998-10-23
Bryan Adams; Brian McKnight; Des'ree; John Fogerty.
Air Date: 1998-10-30
Destiny's Child; the O'Jays; K-Ci and Jojo; Gerald Levert.
Air Date: 1998-11-06
CeCe Winans; Al Green; Kirk Franklin and the Nu Nation; Yolanda Adams.
Air Date: 1998-11-13
Brandy; Tatyana Ali; Ashford & Simpson; Johnny Gill.
Air Date: 1998-11-20
Faith Evans; 112; Sugarhill Gang; Bizzy Bone; Kurupt; Mack 10; Link.
Air Date: 1998-11-27
Christmas songs; the Temptations, Monica, Dru Hill, Mary J. Blige, Brian McKnight, CeCe Winans, Hanson, Patti LaBelle...
Air Date: 1998-12-04
Cast of "Working"; New York fashion; country look in the city; shirts; perfume; Ford model.
Air Date: 1998-12-11
Patti LaBelle; Regina Belle; Gerald Levert; TQ.
Air Date: 1998-12-25
Divine; Tyrese; Monifah; Hanson.