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They Call Me Magic

They Call Me Magic

The real story of a legend.

TV-MA2022•7.2/10
Documentary

Ratings

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7.2/10(21)

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.

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Production

New Slate Ventures, XTR, h.wood Media, Delirio Films

Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

April 21, 2022

Last Aired

April 21, 2022

Networks

Apple TV

Trailers & Videos

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
US
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
JuneBug
E1
JuneBug
Air date: 2022-04-21
All eyes are on a young basketball sensation from Lansing, Michigan—dubbed “Magic”—the NBA's 1979 first overall draft pick.
Buck
E2
Buck
Air date: 2022-04-21
After clinching the 1980 NBA Championship, Magic's popularity soars. But his personal life is turbulent, and new NBA rivals emerge.
Earvin
E3
Earvin
Air date: 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.
Magic
E4
Magic
Air date: 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.

Cast

Paul Westhead

Self

Jeanie Buss

Jeanie Buss

Self

Magic Johnson

Magic Johnson

Self

Michael Cooper

Self

Jerry West

Jerry West

Self

Byron Scott

Byron Scott

Self

Larry Bird

Larry Bird

Self

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Self

Pat Riley

Self

Barack Obama

Barack Obama

Self

Arsenio Hall

Arsenio Hall

Self

Michael Jordan

Michael Jordan

Self

Isiah Thomas

Isiah Thomas

Self

Adam Silver

Adam Silver

Self

Spike Lee

Spike Lee

Self

Charles Barkley

Charles Barkley

Self

Bill Clinton

Bill Clinton

Self

Shaquille O'Neal

Shaquille O'Neal

Self

LL Cool J

LL Cool J

Self

Jimmy Kimmel

Jimmy Kimmel

Self

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