Great Performances (1971)

Episode Overview

In "Wizard For a Day," Alex aims to overshadow Justin's birthday gift by presenting their dad, Jerry, with Merlin's magical hat that bestows infinite wishes. However, when she deems Jerry's wishes too mundane, Alex decides to intervene and make them more exciting. Unbeknownst to her, meddling with magic leads to unexpected repercussions, culminating in a surprise encounter with an alien spaceship. As chaos unfolds, Alex learns a valuable lesson about the complexities of wish-making and the importance of letting others express their desires.