Mr. Merlin (1981–1982)

The misadventures of Merlin the Magician and his apprentice in modern San Francisco.

Creators:

Larry Rosen, Larry Tucker

Stars:

Barnard Hughes, Clark Brandon, Jonathan Prince

Cast

Complete series cast summary:
Barnard Hughes	...	Max Merlin (22 episodes, 1981-1982)
Clark Brandon	...	Zachary Rogers (22 episodes, 1981-1982)
Jonathan Prince	...	Leo Samuels (22 episodes, 1981-1982)
Elaine Joyce	...	Alexandra (22 episodes, 1981-1982)

Storyline

Merlin the Magician is alive and well and living as an auto mechanic in San Francisco. Upon orders from his voluptuous boss Alexandra, Merlin attempts to train his teenage employee at the garage, Zac, as his heir apparent. Most of the show's comedy comes from Zac's inexperience with his powers and the characters' attempts to keep Merlin's identity a secret.

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Plot Keywords:

magic | merlin the magician | apprentice | sitcom | wizard | 

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Genres:

Comedy | Family | Fantasy

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

7 October 1981 (USA)

Also Known As:

Mago Merlino

Filming Locations:

Burbank, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Columbia Pictures Television, Larry Larry Company

Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min 30 min (22 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

User Reviews

Very good U.S. Comedy!

I think it certainly makes a change to see a handsome trainee wizard like Zachary Rogers! Makes a nice change from the irritating Sabrina! I was only 12 when I first saw Mr Merlin and could remember his big blue eyes (sigh!). It always had a moral to the story ie. Dont go for the best looking girls as the plainer ones are nicer people. Which is good advice!! Mr Merlin isnt the sort of comedy that has you in fits of laughter, but its still very good. I`m so pleased to see it after all these years and have just watched 18 episodes of it!

Worth a watch!!!