Season 3 • Episode 21
LatestT. and T. is a Canadian-produced television series, in production from 1987 to 1990. The series premiered in first-run syndication in January 1988, later moving to new episodes on the Family Channel in 1990. It was a starring vehicle for Mr. T, after the cancellation of The A-Team in 1986. The series’ theme song was performed by Merry Clayton. The opening voice-over set-up the premise:
Acting
Mr. T's charisma carries 65 episodes of questionable writing.
Costume
The gold chains. The vests. The mohawk. Peak 80s iconography.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This was part of a bizarre 80s trend of recycling action stars into family-friendly formats—see also: Rambo cartoon, RoboCop cartoon. Capitalism finds a way.
Merry Clayton, who sings the theme, is the same voice you hear screaming on The Rolling Stones' 'Gimme Shelter.' From Altamont to Mr. T: what a career arc.
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