"The Wizard" (1986) TV series 1986-1987

User Rating:

7.7/10   

Creators:

Michael Berk
Paul B. Radin
Douglas Schwartz

Seasons:

1

Release Date:

9 September 1986 (USA)

Genre:

Adventure | Drama

Plot:

Although only four feet tall, Simon McKay is a genius who has developed toys, devices for the handicapped...

Plot Keywords:

Invention | Inventor

Cast

David Rappaport	...	Simon McKay (19 episodes, 1986-1987)
Douglas Barr	...	Alex Jagger (19 episodes, 1986-1987)
Fran Ryan	...	Tillie Russell (19 episodes, 1986-1987)

Runtime:

42 min (19 episodes)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Company:

20th Century Fox Television

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "Baywatch: Short Sighted (#5.6)" (1994)

One the best 80's tv shows.

I remember watching "The Wizard" when I was about five years old, and thinking it was one the best things around. Although I can't remember much of what it was about, the cool inventions that dwarf Simon McKay made were one of the things that made it so appealing. Another was the whole magical aspect of the show. McKay in the title role was a lovable character who had lots of cool toys that he made (some of which seemed to defy the laws of physics). He could also do some really outstanding feats like running up walls and walking through fire. Was he really a wizard??...who knows? All I know is that he was pretty cool.

"The Wizard" was a really great programme, and it's a pity it didn't last past the second season, because not too many people remember it.