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They Call Me Magic

They Call Me Magic
★ 7.3/10•2022•TV-MA•Documentary
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The real story of a legend.

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.

StatusEnded
LanguageEN
First Air DateApr 21, 2022

Episodes

Episode 1 - JuneBugE161m

JuneBug

All eyes are on a young basketball sensation from Lansing, Michigan—dubbed “Magic”—the NBA's 1979 first overall draft pick.

Apr 21, 2022

Episode 2 - BuckE259m

Buck

After clinching the 1980 NBA Championship, Magic's popularity soars. But his personal life is turbulent, and new NBA rivals emerge.

Apr 21, 2022

Episode 3 - EarvinE356m

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.

Apr 21, 2022

Episode 4 - MagicE460m

Magic

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

Apr 21, 2022

Actors

Paul Westhead

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Jeanie Buss

Jeanie Buss

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Magic Johnson

Magic Johnson

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Michael Cooper

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Jerry West

Jerry West

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Byron Scott

Byron Scott

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Larry Bird

Larry Bird

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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

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Pat Riley

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Barack Obama

Barack Obama

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Arsenio Hall

Arsenio Hall

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Michael Jordan

Michael Jordan

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Isiah Thomas

Isiah Thomas

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Adam Silver

Adam Silver

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Spike Lee

Spike Lee

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Charles Barkley

Charles Barkley

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