The A-Team

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The A-Team is an American action television series which ran from 1983 - 1987. It is set in Los Angeles. It is about four former US Army commandos who are running from the military (who think that the commandos committed a crime that they did not) and make money by helping people with their problems.[1][2][3][4]

Cast and characters[change | change source]

  • George Peppard as Col. John "Hannibal" Smith - The leader of the A-Team. He was a master of disguise and makes the plans for the team, though they do not always work the way they were supposed to.
  • Dirk Benedict as Lt. Templeton "Faceman" Peck (called "Face" most of the time) - The con man of the team, he was very good at getting the things the team needed.
  • Mr. T as Sgt. Bosco "B.A." Baracus - Known for his Mohawk hairstyle, gold jewelry, and fear of flying, he handled much of the hand-to-hand fighting. He also built the various machines the team needed for their mission.
  • Dwight Schultz as Capt. Hector M. "Howling Mad" Murdock - The team's pilot. He often says strange things in strange ways, so many people think he is crazy (when not working with the A-Team, he stays at a mental hospital).

References[change | change source]

  1. Edelstein, Robert (January 5, 2007). "Stephen J. Cannell: A Novel Approach to Life and Television". Broadcasting & Cable. Retrieved June 13, 2008.
  2. Neumaier, Joe (January 21, 2001). "Encore: A Real Kick In the 'A'". Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on November 14, 2020. Retrieved June 13, 2008.
  3. Bedell, Sally (April 28, 1983). "How TV Hit 'The A-Team,' Was Born". The New York Times.
  4. Stephen J. Cannell on The A-Team Season Five DVD boxset.