Pilot (Mr. T and Tina)
"Pilot (The Ogallala Connection)"
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[edit]
- 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