On this day March 22 1982 the final episode of the fantasy sitcom Mr. Merlin aired on CBS. The series followed the legendary wizard Merlin now living in modern-day San Francisco as a mechanic. He takes on a young apprentice whom he must train while keeping his magical identity a secret. Despite its unique premise blending comedy and fantasy the show only lasted one season with 22 episodes before being canceled.
80s insight: Mr. Merlin was one of several early 80s fantasy-based sitcoms that struggled to find an audience despite their creative concepts.