The A-Team

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The A-Team
Title screen (seasons 1–4)
Genre	Action-adventure
Created by	Frank Lupo Stephen J. Cannell
Starring	George Peppard Tim Dunigan (series pilot) Dirk Benedict Dwight Schultz Mr. T Melinda Culea (Season 1–2) Marla Heasley (Season 2–3) Eddie Velez (Season 5) Robert Vaughn (Season 5)
Narrated by	John Ashley
Theme music composer	Mike Post Pete Carpenter
Composers	Mike Post Pete Carpenter Garry Schyman (uncredited)
Country of origin	United States
Original language	English
No. of seasons	5
No. of episodes	98 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producers	Frank Lupo Stephen J. Cannell
Producers	John Ashley (seasons 1–4) Patrick Hasburgh (season 1) Tom Blomquist (season 5)
Camera setup	Film (1982–86) Film (principal photography)/Videotape (post-production) (1986) Single-camera setup
Running time	48 minutes
Production companies	Universal Television Stephen J. Cannell Productions
Original release
Network	NBC
Release	January 23, 1983 (1983-01-23) – March 8, 1987 (1987-03-08)
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The A-Team is an American action-adventure television series that ran on NBC from January 23, 1983 to March 8, 1987, about a fictional team of former United States Army Special Forces who work as mercenaries while on the run from the military for a crime they didn't commit. The team, consisting of John "Hannibal" Smith, Templeton "Faceman" Peck, H.M. "Howling Mad" Murdock, and B.A. Baracus, was known for its distinctive characters, over-the-top action sequences, and a lighthearted, comedic tone. The series became a cultural phenomenon during the 1980s, known for its catchphrases, memorable characters, and the iconic black and metallic gray GMC Vandura van.

The series was created by Stephen J. Cannell and Frank Lupo and was a joint production of Universal Television and Stephen J. Cannell Productions for NBC. A feature film based on the series was released by 20th Century Fox in 2010.