The Wizard (TV series)
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The Wizard is an American action-adventure television series created by Michael Berk, Douglas Schwartz, and Paul B. Radin, that aired on CBS from September 9, 1986 to March 12, 1987, during the 1986–1987 television season.
Premise
Simon McKay is a genius and inventor with dwarfism who chooses to spend his life as a philanthropist and innovative toymaker dedicated to preserving and protecting innocence. CIC agent Alex Jagger is assigned to protect Simon from the evil forces who wish to use Simon's genius for their own nefarious purposes. They are soon joined by Simon's long time friend, Tillie Russell. Simon, Alex, and Tillie become a family unit working together through adventure and adversity, especially when it comes to defeating Simon's self-proclaimed archenemy, Troyan, who would rather seek revenge upon the world for his suffering from the radiation poisoning he brought upon himself than take responsibility for his own actions.
Cast
Main
- David Rappaport as Simon McKay
- Douglas Barr as Alex Jagger
- Fran Ryan as Tillie Russell
Gates McFadden appeared as an intended regular in the series pilot, but was replaced by Fran Ryan for the regular series.
Guest stars
- Macon McCalman as Linden ("El Dorado", "The Other Side")
- Roy Dotrice as Troyan ("Reunion", "Twist of Fate", "Trouble in the Stars")
- Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa as Mr. Cheng ("Reunion", "Trouble in the Stars")
- Peter Kent as Poole ("Reunion", "Trouble in the Stars")
Episodes
Save The Wizard Campaign
Midway through the first season Michael Berk and Douglas Schwartz received word from 20th Century Fox Television that The Wizard was being abruptly canceled. Rather than simply accept this, Berk and Schwartz worked to obtain a guarantee of the series' filming continuance through the end of the season.[1]Template:Better source needed
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Despite the ambitious campaign, the studio executives did not change their minds regarding the cancellation. The series has yet to be released on DVD despite some fan attempts.
References
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External links
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- The Wizard Official Fansite & Definitive Cyberhome