The A-team
1987), for a total of 98 episodes.
Story
The show remains prominent in popular culture for its cartoonish, over-the-top
violence (in which people were seldom seriously hurt), formulaic episodes, its
characters' ability to form weaponry and vehicles out of old parts, and its
distinctive theme tune. The show boosted the career of Mr. T, who portrayed
the character of B. A. Baracus, around whom the show was initially conceived.
[1][2] Some of the show's catchphrases, such as "I love it when a plan comes
together,"[3] "Hannibal's on the jazz," and "I ain't gettin' on no plane!" have also
made their way onto T-shirts and other merchandise.
The show's name comes from the "A-Teams," the nickname coined for
U.S. Special Forces' Operational Detachments Alpha (ODA) during the Vietnam
War,[4] although this connection was never referenced on-screen.
Characters
Their leader is Lieutenant-Colonel/Colonel John "Hannibal" Smith (George