The character who played Mr. T appeared on an episode of Welcome Back Kotter on Thursday, September 23, 1976, two days before the show made its debut on Saturday, September 25, 1976

The Sweathoggs are featured in the opening teaser before the opening credits wishing him good luck.

The show's timeslot was 8:30pm on Saturday Night and went up against Doc on CBS and Emergency on NBC. All 3 shows were cancelled

Mr. T and Tina was ranked #84 out of 101 shows for 76-77 season

Ted Lange from That's My Mama and Love Boat was a character on this show

After the show was cancelled, it was replaced by What's Happening

Philadelphia Daily News critic stated........."The show had appeal only for small children and even the kiddies maybe too sophisticated for these turkeys"



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Philadelphia Daily News, October 22, 1976