They Call Me Magic
7.2
Documentary
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.
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1Episode 1JuneBug
61 min
All eyes are on a young basketball sensation from Lansing, Michigan—dubbed “Magic”—the NBA's 1979 first overall draft pick.
2Episode 2Buck
59 min
After clinching the 1980 NBA Championship, Magic's popularity soars. But his personal life is turbulent, and new NBA rivals emerge.
3Episode 3Earvin
56 min
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.
4Episode 4Magic
60 min
Fresh off the Dream Team's historic win, Magic stages a comeback while evolving into a business powerhouse and nurturing a growing family.
Actors
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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