They Call Me Magic
The real story of a legend.
Overview
Earvin “Magic” Johnson is an icon for the ages—from humble beginnings to the Dream Team to business titan. Featuring candid interviews with teammates, rivals, family, friends, and more, this docuseries charts the life and career of a legend.
Key Crew
Top Cast
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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Seasons
Season 1 (2022)
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4 episodes
Episodes
Episode 1: JuneBug
2022-04-22All eyes are on a young basketball sensation from Lansing, Michigan—dubbed “Magic”—the NBA’s 1979 first overall draft pick.
Runtime: 61 minEpisode 2: Buck
2022-04-22After clinching the 1980 NBA Championship, Magic’s popularity soars. But his personal life is turbulent, and new NBA rivals emerge.
Runtime: 59 minEpisode 3: Earvin
2022-04-22Just 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.
Runtime: 56 minEpisode 4: Magic
2022-04-22Fresh off the Dream Team’s historic win, Magic stages a comeback while evolving into a business powerhouse and nurturing a growing family.
Runtime: 60 minVideos
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