Pilot (Mr. T and Tina)

"Pilot (The Ogallala Connection)"

Mr. T and Tina Pilot

Widower Taro, a business executive, decides he and his two children need a fresh start. He moves them to the USA and hires a spacey nanny for the kids. Tina soon has her charges loving American traditions like apple pie and baseball to Taro's dismay.

Spun-off from Welcome Back, Kotter (1975).

The original pilot was never broadcast. The first episode shown was the 4th produced: Tina Really Truly Gets Fired

Appearances

• Pat Morita as Taro Takahashi
• Susan Blanchard as Tina Kelly
• Pat Suzuki as Michi
• Ted Lange as Harvard
• Miriam Byrd-Nethery as Miss Llewellyn
• Jerry Fujikawa as Matsu
• June Angela as Sachi
• Gene Profanato as Aki