Mr. T and Tina
Taro, a single father, relocates because of business from Japan to Chicago. Conservative Taro wants a traditional nanny for his children Aki and Sachi. But he gets Nebraska born Tina, who challenges his orthodox ways.
- 1976-1976
- 1 season
- ABC
- Comedy
Taro, a single father, relocates because of business from Japan to Chicago. Conservative Taro wants a traditional nanny for his children Aki and Sachi. But he gets Nebraska born Tina, who challenges his orthodox ways.
Season 1 Episode Guide
6 Episodes 1976
Episode 0
Unaired Pilot
Mon, Sep 13, 1976
Episode 1
Pilot
Sat, Sep 25, 1976
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.
Episode 2
The Americanization of Michi
Sat, Oct 2, 1976
Episode 3
What Makes Sumo Run?
Sat, Oct 16, 1976
Taro's cousin Kazu, a sumo wrestler, arrives for a visit. He falls in love with Tina leaving Taro with the dilemma of having him feel rejected.
Episode 4
Tina Really Truly Gets Fired
Sat, Oct 23, 1976
Taro, with his conservative ways, is wary of the free spirited Tina. Afraid of the influence she is beginning to have on his children he fires the nanny but soon regrets it.
Episode 5
I Thought He'd Never Leave
Sat, Oct 30, 1976
Taro welcomes a guest to his home who is soon disruptive to the household. When the man show no signs of leaving which frustrates Taro who according to Japanese tradition is unable to throw him out.
