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Mr. Merlin
Overview
Mr. Merlin is an American sitcom that ran for one season, from 1981 to 1982, about Merlin the wizard, who is immortal, living in modern-day San Francisco, and disguised as Max Merlin, a mechanic. Mr. Merlin was produced by Larry Rosen and Larry Tucker, working as the Larry Larry Company, in association with Columbia Pictures Television.
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Season 1 (1981)
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22 episodes
Episodes
Episode 1: Pilot
1981-10-07Merlin,Sorcerer of King Arthur's Court,is alive in present day San Francisco.After 1600 years, it's time for him to retire and find a replacement.Enter Zac Rogers, a young man with potential.Set like a modern day Sword in the Stone,and directed by the Addams Family star John Astin. Mr.Merlin takes Zac on,and for the ride of his life.
Runtime: 30 minEpisode 2: The Cloning of the Green
1981-10-14Zac's spell lessons are increasing as well as his responsiblity with his new found powers.In this episode Mr.Merlin teaches Zac to clone or duplicate things.With a little urging from his friend Leo,Zac decides to get rich quick.Counterfitting money with spells leads to all kind of trouble for Zac,leaving a mess for the old sorcerer to clean up.
Runtime: 30 minEpisode 3: Starsand
1981-10-21Zac creates a magic powder that causes a major case of the sneezes.
Runtime: 30 minEpisode 4: The Music's in Me
1981-10-28It's up to Mr. Merlin to save the day when Zac and Leo get swindled by a music agent.
Runtime: 30 minEpisode 5: All About Sheila
1981-11-04After Zac's and Leo's friendship comes to blows over the affections of a girl, Mr. Merlin needs to smooth things over between them.
Runtime: 30 minEpisode 6: The Two Faces of Zac
1981-11-11Zac's messing with magic leads to two Zacs. Mr. Merlin must destroy the clone, only he doesn't know which is the real Zac.
Runtime: 30 minEpisode 7: A Moment in Camelot
1981-11-18Zac's attempt at a chemistry project doesn't have quite the intended result.
Runtime: 30 minEpisode 8: A Message from Wallshime
1981-12-02Zac uses Mr. Merlin's magic to help him win a fight.
Runtime: 30 minEpisode 9: Take My Tonsils... Please!
1981-12-09Mr. Merlin needs to have a tonsilectomy, but stubbornly refuses.
Runtime: 30 minEpisode 10: The Ache
1981-12-23Episode 11: Not So Sweet Sixteen
1981-12-30Zac joins a transport club, but begins to miss Leo.
Runtime: 30 minEpisode 12: Romeo and Dreidelwood
1982-01-06Episode 13: Getting to Know You
1982-01-18Mr. Merlin and Zac go on a camping trip to get to know each other better.
Runtime: 30 minEpisode 14: Alex Goes Popless
1982-01-25When Alex loses her ""pop"" or ability to transport, Merlin tries to restore it but it accidentally goes into Leo instead.
Runtime: 30 minEpisode 15: Everything's Coming Up Daisies
1982-02-01Mr. Merlin and Alexandra play matchmaker with Leo.
Runtime: 30 minEpisode 16: The Egg and Us
1982-02-08Episode 17: How to Help a Gymnast in a Foreign Country
1982-02-15Zac befriends a foreign world class gymnast.
Runtime: 30 minEpisode 18: Change of Venue (1)
1982-02-22It may be goodbye for Mr. Merlin and Zac when Zac's mother plans to leave San Francisco.
Runtime: 30 minEpisode 19: Change of Venue (2)
1982-02-22It may be goodbye for Mr. Merlin and Zac when Zac's mother plans to leave San Francisco.
Runtime: 30 minEpisode 20: An Absence of Amulets
1982-03-01Mr. Merlin scoffs at Zac's superstitions when the lad puts his faith in a lucky amulet.
Runtime: 30 minEpisode 21: Arrivederci, Dink
1982-03-15Mr. Merlin tries to help a man who runs a hot dog stand.
Runtime: 30 min
