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Funny , entertainment , comedy and noisy action with the nostalgic team . Entertaining series created by Stephen J. Cannell , Frank Lupo and John Ashley , with an appropriate cast and spectacular special effects plenty of shootouts and crashes with cars and trucks and continuous leaps . This mythical series ¨A Team¨ , starts developing the meeting between Annibal Smith , and his pals . Four Vietnam vets, accused for a crime they didn't commit, help the innocent while on the run from the military. As as soldiers were ordered to steal the Bank of Hanoi. However, the man who ordered them was killed and no one else can verify their story. They would be attempted and found guilty but after that they escape from the facility where they were being held and went underground in Los Angeles. While on the lam, they became heroes for hire, working as good-guy vigilantes around the US or the world . Annibal (the early deceased George Peppard) and his team were wrongly framed for stealing and subsequently escaping .Hannibal Smith was their chief and an expert at disguises . Templeton Faceman (Dirk Benedict) was the team's con artist and lady's man . M. A. Baracus (Mr T) with extreme panic to flight , he was their mechanic , but also took care of mayhem and intimidation . The final member of the Team , "Howling Mad" Murdock Dwight Schulz), was an expert but nutty pilot, and a certified lunatic , but they broke him out of a mental hospital whenever they needed him for dangerous missions . They escaped and went on the run, pursued by Col. Decker (Lance LeGault) and Captain Crane (Carl Franklin).

This entertaining story is concentrated on known characters as well as thrill-packed action and special effects , though there're numerous of that too . The series has unstopped action , tension , comedy , emotion, suspense and sensational scenarios like is customary development in the successful franchise . Spectacular , exciting , hilarious , fast-paced and thrilling , this is the description of the nostalgic series : ¨A Team¨ , a splendid saga through a perfect pulse narrative that does not give a second of rest to spectator who is trapped in a genuine visual spectacle . Humor , thrills , several agreeable characters and trademark effects abound and will please the series enthusiasts as well as the neophyte . Along with a great number of guest stars , such as : William Lucking , Robert Vaughn , Eddie Velez , Morgan Woodward , Michael Lerner , Alex Rocco , Hulk Hogan , Beau Starr , Barry Corbin, Dana Elcar , Ernie Hudson , and many others .

The agreeable acting convinces , especially the leader George Peppard , along with the sympathetic as well as womanizer Dirk Benedict , the nutty Dwight Schultz and the hunk Mr. T , while other players also make a nice work as Melinda Culea . The moving series amazes the spectator , in which the nail-biting and spectacular scenes create a perfect union that terminates with an ending that leaves you stuck in the armchair facing the formidable spectacle as a privileged witness . Atmospheric soundtrack by Mike Post with the classic leitmotif , he composes an impressive musical accompaniment to the film . Suitable for family viewing , it's an entertaining adventure which young and old men will enjoy . Fans of the series will find very bemusing and fun . It is amusing to watch and aficionados are sure to love it , resulting to be one of the popular TV series of the eighties .

It had a fun cinematic remake , a return to the classic series created and produced by Stephen J Cannell and by Ridley Scott : "The A-Team" , directed by Joe Carnahan with Liam Neeson ,Bradley Cooper , Quinto Rampage jackson , Sharlto Copley . It is an excellent homage to the entertaining episodes with a complex intrigue but following the canon and overemphasis on usual characterization and special effects . It deals with our team, at the end of their stint in Irak Col. John "Hannibal" Smith and after making a mission and returning to the base their commanding General -Gerald McRaney- is murdered in a blow up and the plates are robbed and they are condemned to an US and Germany military prison . And of course , special appearance in brief cameos from Dwight Schulz and Dirk Benedict , though doesn't appear Mr. T. It is the rebirth of the series, an enjoyable homage , the start of a new scenario . Fans of the series may find much to love , but others will be bewildered by excessive and breathtaking situations .

Yes, this show is kind of like a lot of 80's shows in that it started out blazing with the first show being a hit and then toys and other stuff related to the show are a complete hit too. Then mysteriously it fades fast, gets canceled and its stars either move on to new things are they really do nothing. Kind of like "Alf" as that show started really popular and then died rather quickly leaving in its wake a toy line and everything. I loved this one as a kid, the shows not quite as enjoyable now that I am an adult. I had the B.A. action figure along with crazy Murdock and I even had a replica van that doubled as a cool tent or fort. The show had lots of action with virtually no killing during the early episodes. I am not so sure of the episodes after they got caught and began working for the government as I really did not like that new format so I never watched the show after that happened. Amazingly at one point this was considered the most violent show on television. In this day and age that seems like a joke, heck even back then it was kind of a joke as "Miami Vice" was also on during this time and it was a tad more graphic in its depiction of violence. The show though was a good mixture of action and some humor as well. Never getting really serious except for maybe a show or two. The show was about a bunch of former soldiers on the run as the government wanted them for some crimes they were not guilty of, and they would go out and help people who were getting attacked, blackmailed or anything of that nature by obvious bullying villains. They would come to save the day and usually make some really cool weapons out of virtually anything. Then the show kind of lost it for me when they were captured. Still, a nice little action show of the 80's.

How did "A-Team" start?

"In 1972, a crack commando unit was sent to prison by a military court for a crime they didn't commit... If you have a problem, if no one else can help, and if you can find them...maybe you can hire The A-Team."

What an intro and what a show.

I watched the A-Team for two reasons:

1.) Mr. T

2.) Cool explosions and handmade weapons.

It was easy to like a flashy character like B. A. Baracus (Mr. T), but a team is made up of several individuals. So they had to have Hannibal (George Peppard), Murdock (Dwight Schultz), and Peck (Dirk Benedict). Besides, who was going to knock B. A. unconscious so that they could fly somewhere?

The A-Team is a series that encapsulates a certain era of television with its blend of action and humor, earning a respectable 7/10 from me. Known for its iconic characters and memorable catchphrases, the show remains a fun watch, especially for those who enjoy classic action series.

One of the key appeals of The A-Team is its consistent formula, which, while reliable, also becomes its limitation. Each episode typically follows a similar pattern - the team is approached for help, they hatch a plan, encounter obstacles, and eventually triumph. This predictability offers a sense of comfort and familiarity, but it also means that the series lacks variety in its storytelling.

Despite this repetitive structure, the show's charm lies in its characters. The chemistry among the team members, each with their distinct personality and skill set, makes for entertaining viewing. Their interactions, often laced with humor and camaraderie, are highlights of the series.