Series synopsis
They Call Me Magic is an American documentary television series that premiered on Apple TV on April 21, 2022. It ended on April 21, 2022. It stars Paul Westhead, Jeanie Buss, Magic Johnson and Michael Cooper.
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.
Premise
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.
Premise: The real story of a legend.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Paul Westhead as Self
- Jeanie Buss as Self
- Magic Johnson as Self
- Michael Cooper as Self
- Jerry West as Self
- Byron Scott as Self
- Larry Bird as Self
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as Self
Supporting cast
- Pat Riley as Self
- Barack Obama as Self
- Arsenio Hall as Self
- Michael Jordan as Self
- Isiah Thomas as Self
- Adam Silver as Self
- Spike Lee as Self
- Charles Barkley as Self
- Bill Clinton as Self
- Shaquille O'Neal as Self
- LL Cool J as Self
- Jimmy Kimmel as Self
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 4 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 4 | April 21, 2022 | April 21, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
JuneBug All eyes are on a young basketball sensation from Lansing, Michigan—dubbed “Magic”—the NBA's 1979 first overall draft pick. |
April 21, 2022 |
| 2 |
Buck After clinching the 1980 NBA Championship, Magic's popularity soars. But his personal life is turbulent, and new NBA rivals emerge. |
April 21, 2022 |
| 3 |
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. |
April 21, 2022 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Apple TV |
|---|---|
| First aired | April 21, 2022 |
| Last aired | April 21, 2022 |
| Status | ended |