The Wizard (TV series)

Infobox Television
show_name = The Wizard
genre = Action/Adventure
slogan = "Anything Is Possible" "Never Give Up"
creator = Michael Berk, Douglas Schwartz, Paul B. Radin
writer = Michael Berk, Douglas Schwartz
starring = David Rappaport, Douglas Barr, Fran Ryan
voices = Frank Welker, Roddy McDowall
composer = Arthur B. Rubinstein
country = United States
language = English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Polish
num_seasons = 1
num_episodes = 19
executive_producer = Michael Berk, Douglas Schwartz
co_exec = Peter H. Hunt
runtime = 1 hour
channel = CBS
picture_format = NTSC
audio_format = Stereophonic
first_aired = September 9, 1986
last_aired = March 12, 1987
website = [http://www.thewizardtvfansite.com The Wizard Official Fansite & Definitive Cyberhome]
imdb_id = 0090547
tv_com_id = 10610

The Wizard (originally on CBS Television 1986-1987) is a live-action, family friendly, action/adventure series created by Michael Berk, Douglas Schwartz, and Paul B. Radin.

Plot

Simon McKay is a genius inventor 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 arch-enemy, 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.

Main Cast

Recurring Cast

Episodes

"The Wizard" lasted for one season of 19 episodes. A continually instant hit with a very diverse viewership across the United States and around the world, this series is dedicated to preserving and reviving the wonders of childhood. The Wizard includes lessons in diversity, friendship, imagination, respect, and never giving up.

"Baywatch" Tribute

Two of the creators of "The Wizard", Michael Berk and Douglas Schwartz, went on to produce Baywatch, the lifeguard-based drama. In this show's fifth season there was an episode entitled "Short Sighted" which aired on 31st October 1994, part of this episode concerned a junior lifeguard named Carter McKay (Nicholas Banko), whose father's name is Simon McKay (Ed Gale). Carter is ashamed of his father's height and clams his father can't attend an upcoming father/son tournament, but when his father shows up and rescues a little girl from drowning (and is awarded a medal of valor for his heroic actions), Carter realises he should be proud of his dad. [ [http://www.tv.com/baywatch/short-sighted/episode/26061/summary.html TV.com Summary] ]

This episode was dedicated "to the loving memory of David Rappaport". [ [http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0394325/ IMDB description of "Short Sighted"] ]

External links

*imdb title|id=0090547|title=The Wizard
* [http://www.thewizardtvfansite.com The Wizard Official Fansite & Definitive Cyberhome]

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