Good news, children of the 80s!!! Mr. T has returned.

"Ten years ago, a crack commando unit was sent to prison by a military court for a crime they didn't commit. These men promptly escaped from a maximum security stockade to the Los Angeles underground. Today, still wanted by the government, they survive as soldiers of fortune. If you have a problem, if no one else can help, and if you can find them, maybe you can hire... The A-Team."

Talk about wholesome viewing for the whole family. Soldiers of fortune? Move over, Highway to Heaven! Back in the 80s, all you needed was a group of people and a vehicle to have a T.V. show. When you think about it, The A-Team was basically an adult version of "Scooby Doo" ... driving around in a van ... solving crimes ...

Mr. T was a hero to kids in the 80s. My brother, Steven, even had a Mr. T colouring book. When Mr. T wasn't shouting at someone to stop their "jibber jabber", throwing people across the room, or "pitying fools", he could always be counted on for a reminder to "don't do drugs", "drink milk", and "be somebody ... or be somebody's fool!".



You'd think they could have found two kids closer in age for the intro. I thought that girl was the mother! I was getting ready to call a social worker, the way she was slinging insults at that boy. Not to mention, nice Daisy Dukes and wool socks on Mr. T!

Finally, Mr. T has returned with a new Dr. Phil-type show called "I Pity The Fool". He has said that "T" will stand for both "tough" and "tender" as he motivates people to change their foolish ways. I personally can't wait to see this ...

"I pity the fool who marry you! Stop cheatin', sucka!!!"

All I know is ... Mr. T has to learn to use empathy, not pity, if he is going to make it in the counselling biz! I'm also thinking that any attempt at reflective listening is just going to come out as mocking the person ... with hilarious results.


I PITY THE FOOL
airs on STAR
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5:30 PM Monday
6:00 PM Friday
4:00 PM Saturday
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9:30 PM Sunday