TV Series7.3 / 10 2022 1 Season

They Call Me Magic

“The real story of a legend.”

Series 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.

Series Info

Total Seasons1

StatusEnded

Episodes

EP 1

1. JuneBug7.8

61m

Aired: 2022-04-21

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

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EP 2

2. Buck7.8

59mAired: 2022-04-21

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

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EP 3

3. Earvin8.2

56mAired: 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.

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EP 4

4. Magic8.2

60mAired: 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.

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Featured Cast & Crew

Paul Westhead

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Jeanie Buss

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Magic Johnson

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Michael Cooper

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Jerry West

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Byron Scott

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Larry Bird

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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

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Pat Riley

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Barack Obama

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