They Call Me Magic
The real story of a legend.
TV-MA2022•7.2/10
Documentary
Ratings
🎬TMDb
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.
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
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
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.
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.
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.
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
Self
Magic Johnson
Self
Michael Cooper
Self
Jerry West
Self
Byron Scott
Self
Larry Bird
Self
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Self
Pat Riley
Self
Barack Obama
Self
Arsenio Hall
Self
Michael Jordan
Self
Isiah Thomas
Self
Adam Silver
Self
Spike Lee
Self
Charles Barkley
Self
Bill Clinton
Self
Shaquille O'Neal
Self
LL Cool J
Self
Jimmy Kimmel
Self
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