More details about the show from 1976 Interview with Pat Morita

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Questions aked during the interview was

1.Why and how did you become involved with Mr. T and Tina

2. Why were you picked for the show?

3. Why was the show set in Chicago?

4. Have you received a lot of criticism from the asian community for playing a wacky asian character?

5. How does your role of Mr.T differ from Arnold from Happy Days

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Article doesn’t mention the Kotter connection. Seems like it should have mentioned it.


Holmes and Yoyo followed by Mr T and Tina. Not the strongest comedy hour ever put together

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Originally Posted by opus

Article doesn’t mention the Kotter connection. Seems like it should have mentioned it.


Holmes and Yoyo followed by Mr T and Tina. Not the strongest comedy hour ever put together

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I always thought Mr. T and Tina aired right after his appearance on WBK. Had no idea it aired 2 days later. Maybe it wasnt mentioned because it had already been on air 2 weeks instead of the premiere