Magic Johnson

Earvin "Magic" Johnson Jr. is an American former professional basketball player and two-time Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer. He is often regarded as the greatest point guard of all time. Johnson retired abruptly in 1991 after announcing that he had contracted HIV, but returned to play in the 1992 All-Star Game, winning the All-Star MVP Award. After protests from his fellow players, he retired again for four years, but returned in 1996, at age 36, to play 32 games for the Lakers before retiring for the third and final time. Johnson played 13 seasons in the National Basketball Association.

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She's Having a Baby (1988)

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Jake and Kristy Briggs are newlyweds. Being young, they are perhaps a bit unprepared for the full reality of marriage and all that it (and their parents) expect from them. Do they want babies? Their parents certainly want them to. Is married life all that there is? ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  John Hughes
CAST:  Kevin Bacon  •  Elizabeth McGovern  •  Alec Baldwin  •  William Windom

Jake and Kristy Briggs are newlyweds. Being young, they are perhaps a bit unprepared for the full reality of marriage and all that it (and their parents) expect from them. Do they want babies? Their parents certainly want them to. Is married life all that there is? ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  John Hughes
CAST:  Kevin Bacon  •  Elizabeth McGovern  •  Alec Baldwin  •  William Windom

Are We Done Yet? (2007)

Newlyweds Nick and Suzanne decide to move to the suburbs to provide a better life for their two kids. But their idea of a dream home is disturbed by a contractor with a bizarre approach to business.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Steve Carr
CAST:  John C. McGinley  •  Ice Cube  •  Nia Long  •  Aleisha Allen

Newlyweds Nick and Suzanne decide to move to the suburbs to provide a better life for their two kids. But their idea of a dream home is disturbed by a contractor with a bizarre approach to business.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Steve Carr
CAST:  John C. McGinley  •  Ice Cube  •  Nia Long  •  Aleisha Allen

Magic & Bird: A Courtship of Rivals (2010)

An exploration of the fierce rivalry between NBA superstars Larry Bird and Magic Johnson during their decade of dominance.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Ezra Edelman
CAST:  Larry Bird  •  Liev Schreiber  •  Magic Johnson  •  Steve Springer

An exploration of the fierce rivalry between NBA superstars Larry Bird and Magic Johnson during their decade of dominance.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Ezra Edelman
CAST:  Larry Bird  •  Liev Schreiber  •  Magic Johnson  •  Steve Springer

The Dream Team (2012)

The world had rarely seen a frenzy as the one the Dream Team created when it arrived in Barcelona, Spain, in July 1992. The Dream Team featured 11 future Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame players and three future Hall of Famers on the coaching staff, ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Zak Levitt
CAST:  Michael Jordan  •  Larry Bird  •  Magic Johnson  •  Charles Barkley

The world had rarely seen a frenzy as the one the Dream Team created when it arrived in Barcelona, Spain, in July 1992. The Dream Team featured 11 future Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame players and three future Hall of Famers on the coaching staff, ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Zak Levitt
CAST:  Michael Jordan  •  Larry Bird  •  Magic Johnson  •  Charles Barkley

The Doctor (2013)

An NBA original documentary following Julius Erving throughout his ABA and NBA career, as well as his (sometimes heartbreaking) personal life. Narrated by Chuck D.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Zak Levitt
CAST:  Julius Erving  •  Chuck D  •  Bill Walton  •  George Gervin

An NBA original documentary following Julius Erving throughout his ABA and NBA career, as well as his (sometimes heartbreaking) personal life. Narrated by Chuck D.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Zak Levitt
CAST:  Julius Erving  •  Chuck D  •  Bill Walton  •  George Gervin

The Earth Day Special (1990)

The Earth Day Special is a television special revolving around Earth Day that aired on ABC on April 22, 1990. Sponsored by Time Warner, the two hour special featured an all-star cast addressing concerns about global warming, deforestation, and other environmental ills.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Dwight Hemion
CAST:  Robin Williams  •  Barbra Streisand  •  Bette Midler  •  Downtown Julie Brown

The Earth Day Special is a television special revolving around Earth Day that aired on ABC on April 22, 1990. Sponsored by Time Warner, the two hour special featured an all-star cast addressing concerns about global warming, deforestation, and other environmental ills.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Dwight Hemion
CAST:  Robin Williams  •  Barbra Streisand  •  Bette Midler  •  Downtown Julie Brown

The Announcement (2012)

On Thursday, Nov. 7, 1991, Earvin "Magic" Johnson made people stop and watch at the Forum in Inglewood, Calif. But this time it wasn't his basketball brilliance as a perennial NBA All-Star and three-time MVP that was captivating audiences worldwide. Instead, the ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Nelson George
CAST:  Magic Johnson

On Thursday, Nov. 7, 1991, Earvin "Magic" Johnson made people stop and watch at the Forum in Inglewood, Calif. But this time it wasn't his basketball brilliance as a perennial NBA All-Star and three-time MVP that was captivating audiences worldwide. Instead, the ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Nelson George
CAST:  Magic Johnson

Ultimate Jordan (2001)

Marking 20 years since Michael Jordan's celebrated arrival in the NBA, this truly historic 3-disc Collector's Edition chronicles the amazing career of this great American icon. For the first time ever, exclusive to this set, are Jordan's five all-time, greatest ...  (more)

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CAST:  Michael Jordan  •  Charles Barkley  •  Eriq La Salle  •  Jay Thomas

Marking 20 years since Michael Jordan's celebrated arrival in the NBA, this truly historic 3-disc Collector's Edition chronicles the amazing career of this great American icon. For the first time ever, exclusive to this set, are Jordan's five all-time, greatest ...  (more)

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CAST:  Michael Jordan  •  Charles Barkley  •  Eriq La Salle  •  Jay Thomas

Michael Jackson: Dangerous - The Short Films (1993)

Michael Jackson's Dangerous album once again rocketed the global superstar to mega-platinum success! "Dangerous - The Short Films" captures the visual and musical highlights of his most recent string of hit singles. As well as extensive behind the scenes profiles ...  (more)

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Michael Jackson's Dangerous album once again rocketed the global superstar to mega-platinum success! "Dangerous - The Short Films" captures the visual and musical highlights of his most recent string of hit singles. As well as extensive behind the scenes profiles ...  (more)

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Kareem: Minority of One (2015)

This documentary charts the complexity and genius of the NBA's all-time leading scorer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's legendary career, both on and off the court. Spotlighting a six-time MVP and six-time world champion, the film examines his controversial and landmark ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Aaron Cohen
CAST:  Kareem Abdul-Jabbar  •  Magic Johnson  •  Liev Schreiber  •  Billy Crystal

This documentary charts the complexity and genius of the NBA's all-time leading scorer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's legendary career, both on and off the court. Spotlighting a six-time MVP and six-time world champion, the film examines his controversial and landmark ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Aaron Cohen
CAST:  Kareem Abdul-Jabbar  •  Magic Johnson  •  Liev Schreiber  •  Billy Crystal

Kobe Bryant's Muse (2015)

Documentary that goes behind the stats to reveal the story of Kobe Bryant's career, exploring the mentorships, allies and rivalries that have helped shape his stellar 18-year tenure in the NBA, and offering access to his daily experiences, his lifelong inspirations ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Gotham Chopra
CAST:  Kobe Bryant  •  Kareem Abdul-Jabbar  •  John S. Battle  •  Larry Bird

Documentary that goes behind the stats to reveal the story of Kobe Bryant's career, exploring the mentorships, allies and rivalries that have helped shape his stellar 18-year tenure in the NBA, and offering access to his daily experiences, his lifelong inspirations ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Gotham Chopra
CAST:  Kobe Bryant  •  Kareem Abdul-Jabbar  •  John S. Battle  •  Larry Bird

Bad Boys (2014)

The Detroit Pistons of the late 1980s and early '90s seemed willing to do anything to win. That characteristic made them loved — and hated. It earned them the title: Bad Boys.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Zak Levitt
CAST:  Isiah Thomas  •  Dennis Rodman  •  John Salley  •  Joe Dumars

The Detroit Pistons of the late 1980s and early '90s seemed willing to do anything to win. That characteristic made them loved — and hated. It earned them the title: Bad Boys.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Zak Levitt
CAST:  Isiah Thomas  •  Dennis Rodman  •  John Salley  •  Joe Dumars

Los Angeles Lakers: 1984-1985 NBA Champions Return To Glory (2007)

Led by Earvin 'Magic' Johnson and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, relive the return to glory as the Los Angeles Lakers take on Larry Bird and the Boston Celtics in a legendary 1984-85 NBA Finals match up. Avenging their loss to the Celtics in the previous year, experience the ...  (more)

DIRECTION: 
CAST:  Magic Johnson  •  Kareem Abdul-Jabbar  •  Larry Bird

Led by Earvin 'Magic' Johnson and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, relive the return to glory as the Los Angeles Lakers take on Larry Bird and the Boston Celtics in a legendary 1984-85 NBA Finals match up. Avenging their loss to the Celtics in the previous year, experience the ...  (more)

DIRECTION: 
CAST:  Magic Johnson  •  Kareem Abdul-Jabbar  •  Larry Bird

Celtics/Lakers: Best of Enemies (2017)

A two-part series exploring the Celtics–Lakers rivalry, focusing mainly on the 1980s era of Larry Bird and Magic Johnson but also examining the entire history of the NBA through the rivalry.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Jim Podhoretz
CAST:  Donnie Wahlberg  •  Ice Cube  •  Magic Johnson  •  Larry Bird

A two-part series exploring the Celtics–Lakers rivalry, focusing mainly on the 1980s era of Larry Bird and Magic Johnson but also examining the entire history of the NBA through the rivalry.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Jim Podhoretz
CAST:  Donnie Wahlberg  •  Ice Cube  •  Magic Johnson  •  Larry Bird

Let It Fall: Los Angeles 1982-1992 (2017)

An in-depth look at the culture of Los Angeles in the ten years leading up to the 1992 uprising that erupted after the verdict of police officers cleared of beating Rodney King.  (more)

DIRECTION:  John Ridley
CAST:  Jung Hui Lee  •  Rodney King  •  Daryl Gates  •  Tom Bradley

An in-depth look at the culture of Los Angeles in the ten years leading up to the 1992 uprising that erupted after the verdict of police officers cleared of beating Rodney King.  (more)

DIRECTION:  John Ridley
CAST:  Jung Hui Lee  •  Rodney King  •  Daryl Gates  •  Tom Bradley

Pee-wee's Playhouse Christmas Special (1988)

Pee-wee Herman and pals are celebrating Christmas in the Playhouse in their own creative ways: Pee-wee makes a list for Santa Claus 1 1/2 miles long, teaches Little Richard how to ice skate, goes for a sleigh ride with Magic Johnson, commands Frankie Avalon and ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Paul Reubens  •  Wayne Orr
CAST:  Kevin Carlson  •  Paul Reubens  •  Annette Funicello  •  Aaron Fletcher

Pee-wee Herman and pals are celebrating Christmas in the Playhouse in their own creative ways: Pee-wee makes a list for Santa Claus 1 1/2 miles long, teaches Little Richard how to ice skate, goes for a sleigh ride with Magic Johnson, commands Frankie Avalon and ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Paul Reubens  •  Wayne Orr
CAST:  Kevin Carlson  •  Paul Reubens  •  Annette Funicello  •  Aaron Fletcher

Magic Johnson: Always Showtime (1991)

This biographical video uses interviews and action footage from real games to give viewers an up-close look at the life and career of basketball superstar Earvin "Magic" Johnson. Johnson's outstanding athletic talent is traced from high school through his years ...  (more)

DIRECTION: 
CAST:  Magic Johnson

This biographical video uses interviews and action footage from real games to give viewers an up-close look at the life and career of basketball superstar Earvin "Magic" Johnson. Johnson's outstanding athletic talent is traced from high school through his years ...  (more)

DIRECTION: 
CAST:  Magic Johnson

Time Out: The Truth About HIV, AIDS and You (1992)

Join stars Paula Abdul, Luke Perry, Sinbad, Pauly Shore, Jaleel White and many, many more as they take an entertaining, music-filled and honest look at HIV and AIDS. You'll get all the latest facts, important dos and don'ts, and you'll meet some wonderful people. ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Malcolm-Jamal Warner
CAST:  Arsenio Hall  •  Magic Johnson  •  Tom Cruise  •  Paula Abdul

Join stars Paula Abdul, Luke Perry, Sinbad, Pauly Shore, Jaleel White and many, many more as they take an entertaining, music-filled and honest look at HIV and AIDS. You'll get all the latest facts, important dos and don'ts, and you'll meet some wonderful people. ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Malcolm-Jamal Warner
CAST:  Arsenio Hall  •  Magic Johnson  •  Tom Cruise  •  Paula Abdul

Michael Jordan: Air Time (1993)

"Michael Jordan: Air Time" documents Jordan and the Chicago Bulls' 1991-92 season, including Jordan dealing with his friend and rival Magic Johnson's retirement announcement, gambling allegations, talk of the team possibly breaking the long-in-place season win ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Gary Fleder
CAST:  Michael Jordan  •  Magic Johnson  •  Charles Barkley  •  Mark Giangreco

"Michael Jordan: Air Time" documents Jordan and the Chicago Bulls' 1991-92 season, including Jordan dealing with his friend and rival Magic Johnson's retirement announcement, gambling allegations, talk of the team possibly breaking the long-in-place season win ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Gary Fleder
CAST:  Michael Jordan  •  Magic Johnson  •  Charles Barkley  •  Mark Giangreco

Michael Jordan, Above and Beyond (1996)

"Michael Jordan Above and Beyond" provides a much-needed look at Michael Jordan's fantastic return from retirement in 1995. The first 20 minutes or so recap his retirement, attempt at minor league baseball, and his dealing with his father's murder. It picks up when ...  (more)

DIRECTION: 
CAST:  Michael Jordan  •  Eriq La Salle  •  Scottie Pippen  •  Magic Johnson

"Michael Jordan Above and Beyond" provides a much-needed look at Michael Jordan's fantastic return from retirement in 1995. The first 20 minutes or so recap his retirement, attempt at minor league baseball, and his dealing with his father's murder. It picks up when ...  (more)

DIRECTION: 
CAST:  Michael Jordan  •  Eriq La Salle  •  Scottie Pippen  •  Magic Johnson
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