Name: The Wizard
Genre: Action & Adventure
Released: 1986-09-09
Rating: 7
Cast: David Rappaport, Douglas Barr, Fran Ryan

A 3-foot genius inventor and his spy bodyguard fight crime with toys. Peak '80s chaos.

Mini Series

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Latest Episode

60 min

Season 1 • Episode 19

Latest

H.E.N.R.I. 8

Mar 14, 1987

Overview

Action & Adventure

The Wizard is a live-action, family friendly, action/adventure series created by Michael Berk, Douglas Schwartz, and Paul B. Radin. The series included lessons in diversity, friendship, imagination, respect, and never giving up.

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inventor little people ex spy

found familydisability representationingenuity over brute forceintergenerational friendship

Standout Aspects

Acting

David Rappaport's charismatic, groundbreaking lead performance

Production

Absurdly ambitious gadget inventions on TV budget

Best for:Family·Solo

Creators

Michael Berk, Douglas Schwartz

First AiredSep 9, 1986

StatusEnded

Vibe

Pacesteady

Intensitymedium

Tonelight

Feellight

Seasons1·Episodes19

Top Cast

David Rappaport

Simon McKay

Douglas Barr

Alex Jagger

Fran Ryan

Tillie Russell

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

Creator Douglas Schwartz later made Baywatch, proving he understood both wholesome family adventures and slow-motion beach running.

Cultural

David Rappaport was one of the first little people cast as a primetime series lead in a non-circus/fantasy role — a genuine milestone rarely discussed.

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