Episode
The Daily Show: Magic Johnson
Overview
President Obama slams Mitt Romney over Big Bird comments, Jason Jones explains the polling of polls, and Magic Johnson reveals the secret to his rivalry with Larry Bird.
Details
- Series
- The Daily Show
- Season
- Season 18
- Episode
- Episode 7
- Air date
- 2012-10-10
Episode context
Magic Johnson is Episode 7 in Season 18 of The Daily Show. It aired on 2012-10-10.
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