| Genre: | Variety show |
| Creator: | Robert Townsend |
| Director: | Terri McCoy |
| Starring: | Robert Townsend, Montell Jordan, Kevin Alexander Stea |
| Country: | United States |
| Language: | English |
| Num Seasons: | 1 |
| Num Episodes: | 13 |
| Executive Producer: | Tzvi Small |
| Producer: | Michael Levitt |
| Runtime: | 60 minutes |
| Channel: | First run syndication |
Motown Live is an American television series showcasing live performances by music artists in the areas of rhythm & blues, hip hop, and popular music. The show had 13 episodes from 1998-1999.[1] [2] [3]
The show was hosted by Robert Townsend and Montell Jordan. The format featured several Motown Live Dancers opening and closing the show, and backup artists. The show included some comedy sketches between artist appearances.
Ricky Minor (current music director for American Idol) was music and house band director.
Motown Live Dancers included Lisa Joann Thompson, Faune Chambers, Carmit Bachar, and Kevin Stea.
The show was in syndication until 2000 and was distributed by Universal Worldwide Television.