Travel Back to the 80s with 10 Things You Didn't Know About The A-Team

TLDRThe A-Team was a popular TV show in the 80s, featuring a group of ex-soldiers on mission to take on injustices. It became a hit after its first episode aired after the Super Bowl. The show had a comic book approach to violence and featured iconic catchphrases like 'I love it when a plan comes together' and 'I pity the fool.' There were tensions on set between Mr. T and George Peppard. The show had many celebrity guest stars throughout its run.

Timestamped Summary

00:07From 1983 to 1987, viewers at home got to go on many exciting Adventures With The A-Team, a TV phenomenon.

00:31The A-Team tells the story of a group of ex-soldiers of the United States Army Special Forces who were wrongly convicted of a crime in the Vietnam War.

04:23The A-Team was an instant hit, reaching 26.4% of TV audiences and becoming one of the most watched shows.

05:35One of the most famous catchphrases associated with the show, 'I pity the fool,' was never actually said in the show itself.

06:08Mr. T, who played the character B.A. Baracus, became a media personality and pop culture phenomenon in the 80s.

08:23There were tensions on set between Mr. T and George Peppard, with rumors of conflicts and jealousy.

11:45The violence in the show was toned down to appeal to a family audience, with the show adopting a more comic book approach.

13:31The A-Team had many celebrity guest stars throughout its run, including Sam J. Jones, Tia Carrera, Michael Ironside, and more.