They Call Me Magic
"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.
First Aired
2022-04-21
Status
Ended
Network
Apple TV
Seasons
Season 1 Episodes
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E1. JuneBug
All eyes are on a young basketball sensation from Lansing, Michigan—dubbed “Magic”—the NBA's 1979 first overall draft pick.
★ 7.8
E2. Buck
After clinching the 1980 NBA Championship, Magic's popularity soars. But his personal life is turbulent, and new NBA rivals emerge.
★ 7.8
E3. 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.
★ 8.2
E4. Magic
Fresh off the Dream Team's historic win, Magic stages a comeback while evolving into a business powerhouse and nurturing a growing family.
★ 8.2
Cast
Paul Westhead
Self
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
Self
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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Arsenio Hall
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Michael Jordan
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