They Call Me Magic (2022–2022)
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Plot
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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- 01
EarvinJust 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. - 02
MagicFresh off the Dream Team's historic win, Magic stages a comeback while evolving into a business powerhouse and nurturing a growing family. - 03
JuneBugAll eyes are on a young basketball sensation from Lansing, Michigan—dubbed “Magic”—the NBA's 1979 first overall draft pick.
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- S01E01JuneBugApril 21, 2022All eyes are on a young basketball sensation from Lansing, Michigan—dubbed “Magic”—the NBA's 1979 first overall draft pick.
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BuckApril 21, 2022After clinching the 1980 NBA Championship, Magic's popularity soars. But his personal life is turbulent, and new NBA rivals emerge. - S01E03Season's bestEarvinApril 21, 2022Just 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.
- S01E04MagicApril 21, 2022Fresh off the Dream Team's historic win, Magic stages a comeback while evolving into a business powerhouse and nurturing a growing family.
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