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Merlin fixes carburetors in '81 San Francisco. Yes, really. No, it didn't work.
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Mr. Merlin (1981)

campyforgotten gemmagical midlife crisis

Latest Episode

30 min

Season 1 • Episode 22

Latest

I Was a Teenage Loser

Mar 22, 1982

Overview

ComedySci-Fi & Fantasy

Immortal Merlin the wizard lives in modern-day San Francisco under the identity of Max Merlin, a mechanic. He uses his magic while trying to blend into the modern world.

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immortalitysan francisco, californiasitcomwizardcar garage
immortality and obsolescencementorship across generationsmagic vs. mundanity

Standout Aspects

Acting

Barnard Hughes commits harder than this premise deserved.

Production

Gloriously cheap magic effects aged like milk in sun.

Best for:Background: Perfect laundry-folding companion with occasional wizard puns.·Rewatch: Nostalgia seekers who remember when networks greenlit ANYTHING.
Larry Tucker

Creator

Larry Tucker

First AiredOct 7, 1981
StatusEnded

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensitylow
Tonelight
Feellight
Seasons1·Episodes22
CBS

Top Cast

Jonathan Prince

Jonathan Prince

Barnard Hughes

Barnard Hughes

Elaine Joyce

Elaine Joyce

Clark Brandon

Clark Brandon

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Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

CBS canceled this after one season to make room for... *checks notes*... nothing memorable. Classic 1981 energy.

Cultural

This arrived during a weird wave of 'mythical figure in suburbia' shows—think My Favorite Martian but with worse ratings and more polyester.

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