TV series
They Call Me Magic
Overview
Earvin “Magic” Johnson is an icon for the ages—from humble beginnings to the Dream Team to business titan. Featuring interviews with President Obama, Larry Bird, Pat Riley, and more, this docuseries charts the life and career of a legend.
Details
- First air date
- 2022-04-21
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 1 season
- Episodes
- 4 episodes
- Genres
- Documentary
- Network
- Apple TV
- Production
- New Slate Ventures, XTR, h.wood Media, Delirio Films
- Country
- US
- Original language
- EN
Cast
- Paul Westhead as Self
- Jeanie Buss as Self
- Magic Johnson as Self
- Michael Cooper as Self
- Jerry West as Self
- Byron Scott as Self
- Larry Bird as Self
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as Self
- Pat Riley as Self
- Barack Obama as Self
- Arsenio Hall as Self
- Michael Jordan as Self
Creators and crew
- Jeremy Allen - Executive Producer
- John Terzian - Executive Producer
- Rafael Marmor - Executive Producer
- Bryn Mooser - Executive Producer
- Christina McLarty Arquette - Executive Producer
- Rick Famuyiwa - Director
Episodes
Episode 1: JuneBug
All eyes are on a young basketball sensation from Lansing, Michigan—dubbed “Magic”—the NBA's 1979 first overall draft pick.
Episode 2: Buck
After clinching the 1980 NBA Championship, Magic's popularity soars. But his personal life is turbulent, and new NBA rivals emerge.
Episode 3: Earvin
Just as life is on the upswing, with marriage and a baby on the way, Magic receives an earth-shattering diagnosis that he's contracted HIV.
Episode 4: Magic
Fresh off the Dream Team's historic win, Magic stages a comeback while evolving into a business powerhouse and nurturing a growing family.
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