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They Call Me Magic

1h

Documentary

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.

Production Companies

New Slate Ventures

XTR

h.wood Media

Delirio Films

Episodes

Cast

Season 1

JuneBug

1. JuneBug

1h 1min

22nd Apr 2022

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

Buck

2. Buck

59min

22nd Apr 2022

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

Earvin

3. Earvin

56min

22nd Apr 2022

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.

Magic

4. Magic

1h

22nd Apr 2022

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

First air date

22nd Apr 2022

Last air date

22nd Apr 2022

Status

Ended

Type

Miniseries

Original language

en

Networks