They Call Me Magic

Synopsis

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.

First Air Date: 2022-04-21

Last Air Date: 2022-04-21

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 4

Networks: Apple TV

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Top 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

Seasons

Miniseries (2022)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: JuneBug (2022-04-21)

All eyes are on a young basketball sensation from Lansing, Michigan—dubbed “Magic”—the NBA's 1979 first overall draft pick.
Ep. 2: Buck (2022-04-21)

After clinching the 1980 NBA Championship, Magic's popularity soars. But his personal life is turbulent, and new NBA rivals emerge.
Ep. 3: Earvin (2022-04-21)

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.
Ep. 4: Magic (2022-04-21)

Fresh off the Dream Team's historic win, Magic stages a comeback while evolving into a business powerhouse and nurturing a growing family.