Series regulars or semi-regulars in 'Mr. Merlin' from 1970-1982:
- Barnard Hughes as Max Merlin (1981-1982)
- Clark Brandon as Zachary Rogers (1981-1982)
- Elaine Joyce as Alexandra (1981-1982)
- Jonathan Prince as Leo Samuels (1981-1982)
1970-1982 Episode Guide for 'Mr. Merlin':
(Episodes with dates prior to 1970 aired as reruns.)
Season 1, episode 1
W: Larry Tucker, Larry Rosen D: John Astin
With Mallie Jackson (Julie), DeAnna Robbins (Susan), Vincent Bufano (Rocco), Susan Bayer (Woman), Buddy Farmer (Policeman), Cindy Folkerson (Jane), Todd Martin (Private Investigator), Carl Rey (Steve Harrington).
Merlin, the sorcerer of King Arthur's Court, is alive in present day San Francisco in the guise of a garage owner and is looking to retire -- if he can find a replacement.
Season 1, episode 2
W: Larry Tucker, Larry Rosen D: Bill Bixby
With Pat Corley (Roy Orkand), Angela Black (Newscaster).
While Merlin is away, Zac and his friend Leo steal the formula for duplicating money and attempt to get rich quick.
Season 1, episode 3
W: Larry Tucker, Larry Rosen D: Herbert Kenwith
With Tonja Walker (Jessie Taylor), Gretchen Wyler (Lillian Millman), Aron Kincaid (Noel), Tierre Turner (T.J.).
Zac takes a magic powder called Starsand to a glamorous party and accidentally causes a major case of the sneezes.
Season 1, episode 4
W: Tom Chehak D: Harry Winer
With Robert Mandan (Robert Denbark), Victoria Carroll (Jenny), John C. Becher (Major Washington), Carmen Argenziano (Detective).
It's up to Mr. Merlin to save the day when would-be rock stars Zac and Leo get swindled by a shady music agent.
Season 1, episode 5
W: Larry Tucker, Larry Rosen D: Harry Winer
With Janine Turner (Sheila), Dave Morick (Coach Henderson), Trevor Henley (Steve), Phil Morris (Sam), Adrienne Grant (Cheerleader).
After Zac and Leo come to blows over the affections of a girl, Mr. Merlin needs to conjure up an antidote to restore their friendship.
Season 1, episode 6
W: Tim Maschler D: Bill Bixby
With Kenneth Kimmins (Stevens), Rick Moser (Remo), Jerry Sloan, Krystal Richards.
Zac's messing with magic leads to two Zacs. Mr. Merlin must destroy the clone, only he doesn't know which is the real Zac.
Season 1, episode 7
W: William J. Keenan D: Harry Winer
With Richard Basehart (Herbert Montrose), Anne Seymour (Miss Wardell).
Zac's attempt at a chemistry project -- turning lead into gold -- doesn't have quite the intended result.
Season 1, episode 8
W: Jeffrey Scott D: Alan Myerson
With Frank Lloyd (Mike Wallshime), Adrienne Grant (Judy), Lou Wills (Pete), Neal Penso (Snake), Kenny Rhodes (Freddie), Miki McKenzie (Lauren), Jerado Decordovier (Mooku).
Zac uses Mr. Merlin's magic to help him win a fight, then makes the mistake of thinking he's invincible.
Season 1, episode 9
W: Parke Perine D: Bill Bixby
With Tony LaTorre (Dino), Susan Bay (Nurse Hoffman), Stacy Keach Sr. (Dr. Hutton).
Mr. Merlin needs to have a tonsilectomy, but stubbornly refuses -- then disappears.
Season 1, episode 10
W: Stephanie Garman, Holly White D: Larry Elikann
With Sandy Rosenberg (Diane Beth Fishman), Rebecca Perle (Chris Kelly), Anna Garduno (Girl), Brad Cowgill (Boy).
Merlin tries to teach Zac the meaning of inner beauty after he uses magic to impress a beautiful girl by conjuring up tickets to a sold-out rock concert.
Season 1, episode 11
W: Tom Chehak D: Alan Myerson
With Kimberly Beck (Susan), Scott McGinnis (Vince), Bruce Winant (Billy), Ray Ballard.
Zac joins a transport club, but begins to miss Leo.
Season 1, episode 12
W: Larry Tucker, Larry Rosen D: James Frawley
With Debora Hicks (Cindy), Anne Seymour (Ann Wardell), Robert Jayson Kramer, Phil Morris, Anne-Marie Martin.
Zac and Leo vie to play Romeo opposite a dazzling Juliet in the school play, and Zac uses magic to win the role.
Season 1, episode 13
W: Ann Woodall, Paula Lintz D: Leo Penn
Alex, annoyed with Zac and Max's constant arguing, sends them off alone on a camping trip to get to know each other better.
Season 1, episode 14
W: Tom Chehak D: James Frawley
With Andrew Bloch (Police Sergeant), Woodrow Parfrey (Bum), Mel Stewart (Bus Driver).
When Alex loses her "pop" or ability to transport, Merlin tries to restore it but it accidentally goes into Leo instead.
Season 1, episode 15
W: Don Tait D: Jeffrey Hayden
With Catherine Mary Stewart (Daisy Willis), Rita Wilson (Beverly), David Bond (Luke), Melanie Martin (Harriet).
Zac stands up two girls on the same day; Mr. Merlin and Alexandra play matchmaker with Leo.
Season 1, episode 16
W: George Geiger D: Howard Storm
With Kelly Sarber, Crissy Wilzak, Lou Wills (Pete), Anna Garduno (Teenager), Tim Maier (Student), Joyce Reehling (Joyce).
Zac and Leo plan to make big bucks marketing a puzzle that can't be reassembled once it's taken apart.
Season 1, episode 17
W: Martin Donovan D: Leo Penn
With Carol Rossen (Helga), Kerry Sherman (Elayna), Mario Machado (Himself).
Zac flips over a foreign world class gymnast.
Season 1, episode 18
W: Tim Maschler D: Bill Bixby
With Eugene Roche, Betty Garrett (Elizabeth Rogers), Phil Morris (Kid), Kelly Sarber (Kid).
It may be goodbye for Mr. Merlin and Zac when Zac's mother plans to remarry and leave San Francisco.
Season 1, episode 19
W: Paul Haggis, Michael Mauer D: Harry Winer
With Joshua Cadman (Moose), Andrew Levant (Pete), John Shepard (Marty).
Mr. Merlin scoffs at Zac's superstitions when the lad puts his faith in a lucky amulet as he prepares for a high-stakes ping pong match.
Season 1, episode 20
W: Julie Kirgo, Dinah Kirgo D: Alan Myerson
With Whitman Mayo (Dink), Anne Jeffreys, Kate Zentall (Secretary).
Mr. Merlin tries to help the man who runs his favorite hot dog stand.
Season 1, episode 21
W: Tom Chehak D: Bill Bixby
With Teri Landrum (Susan), Holly Gagnier (Debbie Foss), Alex Rodine (Chef).
Zac uses magic to give a badly needed boost to Leo's ego. (Last show of the series.)