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Quotes that could only come from The A-Team
These quotes will make you think the entire A-Team was ''on the jazz.''
As soldiers of fortune, you’ll have your fair share of stolen vehicles, intense escapes, explosions and battles.
Amid the chaos in The A-Team, there are quite a few classic quotes that could probably only fit into this show’s context. Some are said pretty frequently, while others simply leave you thinking, “it makes total sense that line was used in The A-Team.”
In no particular ranking, here are some of the best classic, funny, intimidating and random quotes echoed on The A-Team.
1. "I love it when a plan comes together" – Hannibal
Regularly said throughout the series, John “Hannibal” Smith, who is the leader of the Team, egotistically says these words when the team defeats the enemy, fends off the law or retrieves a captured asset. Whether there was a plan or not, when Hannibal says this line, he’s letting everyone involved know that The A-Team got the job done.
2. “Of course I have a plan, but it’s a secret” – Hannibal
Hannibal will always be the man with a plan, even if he doesn’t involve the rest of the team! Pestered by Face on a queasy boat trip to Mexico, Hannibal retorts this line, paired with a cigar puff of smoke in the face of Face… telling him not to worry in a very fitting A-Team way.
3. “Thank you for flying Miracle Airlines, the only airline where lady luck is your co-pilot.” – Murdock
There is only one “Howling Mad” Murdock, and he’s known for his ability to fly aircraft and pump out quotes like this one. Most see the humor in his ability (or luck) to land different forms of aircraft safely, even when both engines are blown out. Some don’t, like B.A., who is passed out in the back of the plane after being sedated.
4. “Going to need the Faceman to change his name… Yeah, to BrokenFace.” – B.A.
Intimidating could be an understatement when it comes to B.A. Baracus. After blaming Faceman for getting shot in the leg, B.A. has a unique way of not mincing his words, while changing Face’s name! Regardless of the new nickname given in this quote, the message is clear…. B.A. wasn’t thrilled with “BrokenFace.”
5. “You messed up bad, now I have to mess you up. It’s the law!” – B.A.
If mincing words wasn’t clear enough, the next sentence that B.A. exclaims in the season one episode “Black Day at Bad Rock” is crystal…. Face’s face just might get messed up!
6. “I ain’t gonna let you pump none of Murdock’s crazy juice in me, no way man…. He’s nuts!” – B.A.
The terrified phrase B.A. screams after finding out the only way to get a much-needed blood transfusion is from Murdock, let’s just say, his least favorite A-Team member. It’s no secret Murdock is busted out of a hospital more times than not when the team gets a job. No matter how much of it Murdock puts on as a front, B.A. wants no part of his DNA, even though it can save his life!
7. “Noses are also made to be broken, right Face?” - Hannibal
A classic Hannibal snap-back comment after Face attempts to get involved with a client. Pleading to Face that it’s against the rules to mix pleasure with business, Face responds, “aren’t rules meant to be broken?” This gives way for a classic B.A. sounding threat that comes from the team leader.
8. “I don’t know, I have intermittent memory loss!” – Murdock
The ever-quick-witted response Howling Mad gives Hannibal when he asks, “How’d I let you talk me into this?” It’s really the only question to ask when escaping a prison on a pair of floating chairs powered by…. Trash bags.
9. Bonus: “Hannibal’s on the jazz again” – B.A. & Face
The line generally used by B.A. that’s directed at Hannibal meaning: He’s come up with a plan, but there is no conceivable way to get it done. In other words, this plan is crazy!
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From reading the quotes which always stand out, and I do understand it's what led to a rabid fan-following for Mr. T. I think it was too bad that he came across so angry in a lot of his interactions. Meaning, it would've been nice to offset that side of his negativity with "bits" that showed his sensitive side, too. It would've added depth to his role, and given him a chance to display more range in his acting. I never realized how young he was in that role. And relatively inexperienced as an actor compared to the rest of the ensemble!
Then again, maybe how he was, is exactly what made the Series so memorable, no worries!! 😉 Sometimes things just work out for the best!!
I found an interview where he is a little softer spoken. I'm sure there might be footage somewhere that shows the soft side of him. But anyway, here is the interview:
Well here you go ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gERZBWPhedQ
"Egotistically?"
Try, confidently.
I can still hear him saying it... "I ain't gett'n on no airplane!"
Hope the Series lasts beyond Summer. It's an energetic addition to that block of time!
I identified with Barclay on Star Trek because that is how I would be on the Enterprise. Maybe not as nervous as he is, but making up all of these worlds in the holodeck. Man, if I only had one of those!
Years: 83, 87, 90
In A-Team's original run, could 𝙣𝙤𝙩 figure out if Murdock was 𝒂𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 a fool, to get free room & board and protection. And was he truly annoying B.A. (Mr. T.) because he had that capacity. OR if he was a certified crazy-genius. Then came PM: Musical Murder, with the chaotic Tony Franken role. Who really pulled off the genius director/hateful human being thing. What did DR think of him?? Because you had to look so closely. With ST: Lt. Barclay he combined the pathetic with social ineptitude with sci-fi job passion. And you didn't know where to draw the line. But I would call it, a structured-chaos that he put into his roles. I've almost never wanted to see him as is, like in an interview, to ruin the illusion. But he sure knows how to steal his scenes. I love actors like that!!
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