This guy was a true inspiration to all kids in the 80s. A genuine humanitarian. Loyal and kind. Everybody loved him for all the right reasons and we still do!
This video put me in tears.. Mr.T has been a childhood hero of mine and still is to this very day.. I remember he came to Toys R Us in Toronto back in the 80s and my dad took me to see him.. Mr.T held out his hand and I remember reaching out mine and feeling those rings and a massive hand.. he then picked me up and held me.. I must have been 6 years old around that time.. my father past away 4 years ago and watching this video took me back to that moment.. thank u Mr.T for that memory that I treasure.. he always loved kids and me as a kid loved him..and to this very day still.. RIP pops.. I miss u 🙏🏼
@@EvilSean62 wow.. thank you for sharing that.. me and my dad didn't have the best relationship growing up and I'm grateful we buried the hatchet before he left.. I'm sorry to hear about u and ur dad.. hopefully ur dad taught u what not to be.. all the best my friend
You make a great point. He was one of the biggest, if not the biggest, star in the 80's. Along with Michael Jackson of course. He transcended Hollywood and became someone everyone from child to elderly knew exactly who he was around the world. We were extremely blessed to have him and witness his stardom explode.
@@Dirtcake71 For those who weren't there (alive), will never know no truer words have ever been spoken. He was AS big and even for a quick moment, BIGGER than Michael Jackson (who was in his prime). People tuned into the A-Team to watch Mr. T., period. Michael Jackson was a giddy Mr. T, fan. The 80's were a beautiful time in Art & Entertainment in America.
I love how at first the audience was laughing at the things Mr. T. was saying when he was trying to be serious, but as the interview progressed you see how he earned both David and the audience's respect with his intelligence, his wisdom, his humility and the fear he instills in people, yet he still has a sense of humor, but not someone to be laughed at. He is, or WAS an intimidating person. He talked the talk and walked the walk. He commands respect. A real man.
I was a contestant along with Mr. T in NBC's Games People Play: "America's Toughest Bouncer" competition back in the summer of 1980, taped in Chicago. There were 15 of us representing different parts of the country. I represented the Boston area. "T" won the competition. He was a bouncer at the BBC club in Chicago at the time. I was a bouncer at a bar named "McMahon's" in Boston. We hooked up a few times during the taping, and he was awesome. He was a terrific guy. Very nice, very cool. We went out to dinner, and he took me to the Southside of Chicago were he came from. He knew I came from the projects also. We got along instantly. He was a bodyguard for heavyweight Leon Spinks at the time. He had also protected Muhammad Ali and Ken Norton. His real name is Lawrence Tureaud.
Mr. T was a bodyguard for Muhammad Ali, Steve McQueen, Michael Jackson, Leon Spinks, Joe Frazier and Diana Ross. That's the best bodyguard resume ever.
@@ferihamuhammad2534 Of course he did. Why would you think that? Is it because he was the best Prize Fighter in the world at one point? A Prize Fighter fights for money and fame. He doesn't want to get in a fight with a bum and perhaps break a bone in his hand when he has got a fight coming up, because shit like that happens. Many a time a manager of a fighter has sent a bum to try to goad a Prize Fighter into a street fight. Then the Prize Fighter wins but gets injured as a result and then cannot fight later. That is the tactics that the "Mob" would try. All famous people have body guards. Even Mike Tyson did. Don't you think that even Ali couldn't be arsed to fight someone in his prime. What about later when when he was ill with Parkinsons Disease?
I think part of the tough guy persona that is Mr. T is part of his act or character rather. Kind of like Foster Brooks. Foster Brooks wasn't actually a foolish and constantly drunk alcoholic all the time but his character persona. Mr. T is awesome and in my opinion a pillar of humility and his love for God is incredible.
This guy is a genius marketer, whether he realizes it or not ( I think hes very savy and knew exactly what he was doing) . Probably the greatest example of "branding yourself" , he rocketed to celebrity stardome in the 80's.... all before the internet/social media. Pretty remarkable. Respect.
@@KaijudoMaster11 Yeah I think Batman was the same way...there were a bunch that had that EXACT same corn taste...LOVED those cereals. Batman/Mr. T are my 2nd favs after Donkey Kong Jr Cereal. I TOTALLY forgot about Gremlins cereal until you mentioned it. WOW...you keep so much in your head locked away lol
He bought a gold chain necklace from my Dad who was a Jeweler in Westwood, CA (home to UCLA). My father had a certain presence that people couldn’t ignore. He was a principled and spiritual man full of wisdom that was mostly self discovered. I miss him terribly and wish I could be more like him. I hope to see him soon.
@@TheKonga88 Wasn't T's fault. I don't get how everyone acts like blacks or gays are new. People of all kinds have been around long before even THIS entertainment. I get the systemic thing...but everything else...I don't get it. Everything was on the right track in the 80's (when did we ever HEAR the n word? I'm canadian though lol) they taught us but when the idiot parent groups took out sat morning...it ruined us. All those little life lessons parents and teachers didn't always have the time to teach us... well mr t, he man, the thundercats lol they all TRIED to teach us something. Then you got tvo, pbs and nick... When those little lessons were taken away...the adults forgot them too. Smh... T even had a segment about kids who wear glasses ffs... I don't know where it all went wrong. I blame rap lol Sure there was bad stuff or wrong stuff...that always happens, every gen looks back at the last with disgust lol but I don't remember seeing all the hate 24/7 like today. Ignorance was bliss, politics INFEST everything now like a plague.
@@DJRitty Wow, thank you for that, your comment is very interesting, and I especially liked the Thundercats reference..🤭🤭🐱 I used to hear nigga all the time in the 80s, I think especially on the East coast but I am from Colorado but people still said it a lot and still do.. I think it all went so wrong when the powers that be took any kind of power and discipline away from the parents and that coupled with single parent explosion and kids not having a father/mother around, affects society in so many ways and as you say, politics is like a disease now and infects everything..😊 Have a great day!
during the 80`s the insurance on an escort cosworth went from 1k per year to 20k per year ...thats the purchase price of the car at the time ...i`ll let other ppl fill you in on why ...clue ... economics of theft
@@aboutmyfathersbusiness6907 around that time the big rally stuff was the audi quattro ford had a little thing then too ... sadly it got into a crash and removed that class from rally (group B) check out the RS 200
@@malindahasten9386 And he was a child growing up in the ghetto back when discrimination was accepted and codified as part of the law. The effects of slavery and the racism behind it reverberate through time. It didn't all end in peace and equality 1863.
@Silk Grooves ummm ok cool. Did I blaspheme Mr. T.... here's a good one then... Leviticus 24:16 Whoever blasphemes the name of the Lord shall surely be put to death. All the congregation shall stone him. The sojourner as well as the native, when he blasphemes the Name, shall be put to death.
@@cameronpickard7456 Does he sound stupid to you or are you just judging a book by it’s cover, which is a sign of extreme laziness on your part. Did you even listen to this interview?
@@cameronpickard7456 Do you know what it takes to stay in characer but also have to speak eloquently while behaving like a badass? He might not be at genius level but Mr. T is highly intelligent.
Is he intelligent? I can't figure it out. I never know if he's making a joke or if he's serious. Was he good in school? How far did his education go? .....i have no idea.
@@stauffap Being "good in school" or having high grades are not necessarily indicators of intelligence - academic performance and intelligence do not always walk hand in hand. There are plenty of highly intelligent people in the world who were not academic achievers. He created a persona and with it a highly successful career from very humble beginnings...
he beats to his own drum, I couldn’t imagine how he would be with all this social media stuff now a days…. He’s so genuine and straight to the point. Way everyone should be without social influences etc that pollute the world.
"Nobody asked my ancestors do their chains get heavy on their neck." Mr. T., that comment will stick with me the rest of my life. You are a legend, Sir.
I hope Mr. T knows how loved and honored he is. What a tried and true class act all the way. Just simply one of the all time best, an excellent role model, and a national treasure.
Mr. T was and is probably the only famous person that is not full of shit, is true to himself, and his word. He never broke character and watching him grow up as a child I always saw him as a positive role model...and still do.
I was born in 73 so I can say with all credibility that there was nobody more famous than MrT for a while in the 80s. He was arguably the most recognizable man in the US for kids , with the possible exception of Hulk Hogan. Every adult knew Ronald Reagan's face , and every kid knew Mr T's.
OMG. 1) Only Mr. T could get away with wearing his socks like that back then and 2) I never knew that Mr. T was also a comedian. Don't make him squeeze that ball anymore Letterman.
I grew up watching mr. T on TV has an icon of the 80s. I have never known he was so deep in so connected to our people... what an honor to meet him in person and for him to give me gifts!!
Mr. T showing that his mind is as strong as the rest of him. When you know who you are, and you're proud of what you've done, nobody can make a joke of you. Nobody... Not even Dave Letterman, in his prime.
Dave only went after those who were full of shit. It only took a few minutes at the beginning for Dave to realize Mr. T was a real dude and Dave responded to it by asking insightful questions.
DO YALL SEE THAT TATTOO? That was all real O.G.'s needed. Young cocoa pop rappers now think all those tats make them hard. Posers. MR. T. was the real deal!
@@Foxtrot1967 why was he a tool, are you jealous because he had a career, made a lot of money, and you haven't, furthermore why are you trying your hardest to insult me, you sound like a keyboard warrior, hiding behind a fake name and identity, do yourself a favour, grow up and live in the real world, insulting me isn't gonna help you whatsoever, neither will it make you appear to be bigger and braver than you think you are now, as far as I and many others are concerned, he was humble, and would eat idiots just like yourself, for breakfast....
Excellent interview,very humble and intelligent man much respect Mr.T met him once when he worked at Ding Bats downtown Chicago my brother and I ordered drinks it took so long so we decided to leave and there were any good looking ladies ,as we were leaving Mr.T caught us leaving and asked did we order drinks we said yes but it took so long we were ready to go he was very respectful and said no problem have a good night gentlemen. Very stand up guy.
Mr. T is truly a genuine no nonsense type of guy. He may be perceived by some as an angry man, but he is a Godly man and he is exactly what he says he is.
You can see he was trying so hard to stay in character and not even smile. I bet the stress ball was to stop himself from laughing. But at the end, you know he enjoyed the session.
He is a complete 180 from his Mr. T persona. I absolutely love him. He had to stay in character for the audience to relate to the Clubber Lang character and how vicious he was. That was definitely my favorite Rocky out of all of them.
It was clear that he couldn't be himself because Letterman, the tool he is, would dismissed T's attempt to open up about himself, his culture and his volunteer work to focus on appearance and performances.
Honestly he was one of the superstars of the 80's. First it was Clubber Lang then Wrestle mania 3, DC Cab then ba baracus. He spanned the whole decade, and he was as big as anyone. Every kid in the 80's watch that wrestlemania..
That was Wrestlemania 1 mate. The first one that started it all. He was a tag team with Hulk Hogan vs Roddy piper en Paul Orndorff. He was in a boxing match against Piper (they had real heat) at Wrestlemania 2 which he won by DQ of Piper. Mr.T wasnt on WM3. Altough That event was the mother of all wrestling shows.
@@Lunatick666 Good info. I'm gonna have to look up a clip of that first Wrestlemania. All four of those guys were superstars. I really liked Piper in general.
I love this interview so much. You can tell Mr T enjoyed it and pretty sure he stifled a few chuckles. I feel like Letterman, who always has to be the smartest guy in the room, didn't fully appreciate his humour.
Happy Thanksgiving. I ran across today and how cool it was see it. As a kid in the 80’s who didn’t live this man. It’s so awesome to see the twinkle in Mr.T’s eye. To see this tuff guy outside and deep down what appeared to be an amazing man. I would love when the A-team would put a plan together and build something and there was B.A Baracas doing things with the kids. You saw the twinkle in his eye and you could see that amazing smile. Thank you sir. What I miss the most is watching the show with my father. Today is the first year without him and it saddens me. Seeing this Inter ire brought tears to my eyes as it reminded me of my father. Guys go hug your dads and call them. Happy Thanksgiving
I’d forgotten about when they used to build things in the A-team! Think I’ll see what I can find of that on YT. Sorry about your father. Happy Thanksgiving
Before he became known as B.A. Baracus on The A-Team (1983-1987), Mr. T made his television debut on Late Night with David Letterman, promoting Sylvester Stallone's 1982 film "Rocky III", where he portrayed Clubber Lang.
I miss Dave so much. One of the best dry comedians ever. He & Mr. T, wow, what an interview. This is probably about the time I discovered Dave, at 9yrs. old.
This interview was a credit to his acting abilities. He started to lighten up a bit during his 2nd segment. It was good to see him smile at the end of the interview. What would the 80's have been without Mr. T?
Exactly. And he’s telling the truth.... that’s where “I pity the fool” came from, the scene before the fight Clubber was asked if he hates Rocky and he famously replied with “No I don’t hate him, but I pity the fool”...... He truly played the HELL out of that roll.
@@jasongonzalez2856 you miss understand, this was the very first roll Mr. T ever had, and it just so happened to be an antagonist roll. Mr. T didn't become a hero character until after Rocky III. I never said I saw Mr. T as a villain, only the character he portrayed in the film.
This is awesome, barely two minutes in and Mr T basically threatens to kick David Letterman's ass. Bless that wonderful man, they just don't make em like Mr T anymore.
I love the way he was thinking and he was so right in his view and path. He battled cancer and his attitude I believe helped. God bless his Every path.
And interestingly, he quit wearing all that jewelry in 2005 while assisting the post hurricane Katrina cleanup of New Orleans. He felt that it was disrespectful after seeing all the loss that people there had experienced.
@@last808 Mr. T did the right thing! Similar story about my dad. In the 90s a lot of people lost their jobs. He said that he can't buy a big Benz or alike. He bought a Honda Accord. :)
This guy was a true inspiration to all kids in the 80s. A genuine humanitarian. Loyal and kind. Everybody loved him for all the right reasons and we still do!
When one of your biggest heroes as a kid in the 80's was Mr T, it just made racism seem even more ridiculous. He's a true inspiration.
and absolutely hilarious with perfect dry humor!!
He wasn’t very nice to Rocky balboa ? And he killed mick lol 😃❤️
Thank you!
❤
This video put me in tears.. Mr.T has been a childhood hero of mine and still is to this very day.. I remember he came to Toys R Us in Toronto back in the 80s and my dad took me to see him.. Mr.T held out his hand and I remember reaching out mine and feeling those rings and a massive hand.. he then picked me up and held me.. I must have been 6 years old around that time.. my father past away 4 years ago and watching this video took me back to that moment.. thank u Mr.T for that memory that I treasure.. he always loved kids and me as a kid loved him..and to this very day still.. RIP pops.. I miss u 🙏🏼
Great story. Sorry for your loss. I miss my dad too.
@@Waitukubuli I feel u.. thank u for ur kind word.. sorry for ur loss as well.. our dads live on in our hearts and will always be with us 🙏🏼
Awesome story....glad I read that today. RIP to Pops and RIght On to Mr. T.
@@peterdarker1 thank you so much 🙏🏼
@@EvilSean62 wow.. thank you for sharing that.. me and my dad didn't have the best relationship growing up and I'm grateful we buried the hatchet before he left.. I'm sorry to hear about u and ur dad.. hopefully ur dad taught u what not to be.. all the best my friend
Love Mr. T. He's the real deal, and we were lucky to have him as a role model back in the 80's.
Yes. Remember the Mr. T doll Toy with "This" outfit complete with the Gold chains. We were blessed 🤲🏿.
You make a great point. He was one of the biggest, if not the biggest, star in the 80's. Along with Michael Jackson of course. He transcended Hollywood and became someone everyone from child to elderly knew exactly who he was around the world. We were extremely blessed to have him and witness his stardom explode.
Ahahaha. Hahaha. Ahahahahaha!
@@Dirtcake71 For those who weren't there (alive), will never know no truer words have ever been spoken. He was AS big and even for a quick moment, BIGGER than Michael Jackson (who was in his prime). People tuned into the A-Team to watch Mr. T., period. Michael Jackson was a giddy Mr. T, fan. The 80's were a beautiful time in Art & Entertainment in America.
@@greatero I agree with you 100%!
I love how at first the audience was laughing at the things Mr. T. was saying when he was trying to be serious, but as the interview progressed you see how he earned both David and the audience's respect with his intelligence, his wisdom, his humility and the fear he instills in people, yet he still has a sense of humor, but not someone to be laughed at. He is, or WAS an intimidating person. He talked the talk and walked the walk. He commands respect. A real man.
He pity that fools!
What? This is his act. Most of what he said wasnt real.
they should have used mr T instead of "Creed" and rocky 5
He instilled fear in you?
@@jayboyee452 "Creed" Wasn't in Rock 5.
I was a contestant along with Mr. T in NBC's Games People Play: "America's Toughest Bouncer" competition back in the summer of 1980, taped in Chicago. There were 15 of us representing different parts of the country. I represented the Boston area. "T" won the competition. He was a bouncer at the BBC club in Chicago at the time. I was a bouncer at a bar named "McMahon's" in Boston. We hooked up a few times during the taping, and he was awesome. He was a terrific guy. Very nice, very cool. We went out to dinner, and he took me to the Southside of Chicago were he came from. He knew I came from the projects also. We got along instantly. He was a bodyguard for heavyweight Leon Spinks at the time. He had also protected Muhammad Ali and Ken Norton. His real name is Lawrence Tureaud.
Paul Sullivan nice story sir.
Thanks.
What a cool Story!!!
I think Leon spinks passed away the other day rip
Thanks for this info-enjoyed reading it
Mr. T was a bodyguard for Muhammad Ali, Steve McQueen, Michael Jackson, Leon Spinks, Joe Frazier and Diana Ross. That's the best bodyguard resume ever.
Muhammad Ali never had a Bodyguard.
@@ferihamuhammad2534 Do some research....
@@Julius_Paul Also Larry Holmes Challenged to fight both Leon Spinks & Mr T on the same night back in the Early 80’s
@@Julius_Paul 💯💯💯💯💯
@@ferihamuhammad2534 Of course he did. Why would you think that? Is it because he was the best Prize Fighter in the world at one point? A Prize Fighter fights for money and fame. He doesn't want to get in a fight with a bum and perhaps break a bone in his hand when he has got a fight coming up, because shit like that happens. Many a time a manager of a fighter has sent a bum to try to goad a Prize Fighter into a street fight. Then the Prize Fighter wins but gets injured as a result and then cannot fight later. That is the tactics that the "Mob" would try. All famous people have body guards. Even Mike Tyson did. Don't you think that even Ali couldn't be arsed to fight someone in his prime. What about later when when he was ill with Parkinsons Disease?
Mr. T was unforgettable in Rocky 3. No one could've played Clubber Lang better.
He NAILED NAILED NAILED that performance. Beautiful guy. A true child of the true God.
He truly is. He's the kind of guy you don't have to know to see he is such a cool cat.
Gordon M. Jesus Christ....always - always - someone has to rope 'God' into the equation.
He's a man of god that's why.
+Chris Owens
Gid is the source of your mother and you.
9:37 “Do that gold get heavy?! Nobody ever asked my ancestors if those chains got heavy on the neck!” POWERFUL!!!!!!! God Bless you Mr. T
Mr. T was brilliant in this interview. He had his persona down pat.
It was a perfect appearance.
There were a few moments when it looked like he was surely going to crack...but he didn’t.
Can we just take the time to admire the swagger? He was young and in his prime. He looks good and those glasses are fly as hell!!
He was one of the coolest celebs in the 80's and there were many.
HE MEAN... MOHAWK... FEATHERS
Very nice persona.. Attractive
@@D33Lux Right???
It's weird. He's super humble but at the same time he's not really humble but at the same time he is
Phillip Guetterman I get what you are trying to say
I think part of the tough guy persona that is Mr. T is part of his act or character rather. Kind of like Foster Brooks. Foster Brooks wasn't actually a foolish and constantly drunk alcoholic all the time but his character persona. Mr. T is awesome and in my opinion a pillar of humility and his love for God is incredible.
I would call it Supreme confidence.
@@kcloe88 it's not an act he was a bodyguard.. everything about him was legit
You gotta choose 1
What a surprisingly great interview! Mr. T is a clever man. Articulate, confident and funny at times.
Mr.T wanted to laugh so hard, but he never broke character.
Yes he did, he kinda smiled
secretarial work is out ......yes he did
Yea because Mr T is a legend
@@maxhammer4067 you bet yo sweet ass he is!
Mr. T don't laugh. Stop actin a clown.
This guy is a genius marketer, whether he realizes it or not ( I think hes very savy and knew exactly what he was doing) . Probably the greatest example of "branding yourself" , he rocketed to celebrity stardome in the 80's.... all before the internet/social media. Pretty remarkable. Respect.
Also remarkable he was a caring human. Even after the fame. Hell, more so!
"first name is Mr, my middle name is that period, my last name is T" LOL!
Real name Terence!
@@annother3350 Nope. Laurence.
Nervous laughter 😅
Cold blooded
This got me lol
At the end of the interview, he smiles, and like a gentlemen, shakes Dave's hand and bows to the crowd...
Me: This guy's a class act.
100% agree ☺️👍🏼
"As long as they pay him" :D To me he will always be Ba Baracus from The A Team
How about that good-bye wave with his right hand at the very end, as he's walking out the tunnel...
This dude even had a cereal....only true 80's kids remember that...😄
And stickers.. around 83 84 him and michael jackson stickers were everywhere
I go to school every morning with MR.T
Cartoon, A-Team, WWF, Action Figures, Cereal - the man was a BEAST. NO ONE else had all that shit.
Yeah it tasted just like the Gremlins cereal.
@@KaijudoMaster11 Yeah I think Batman was the same way...there were a bunch that had that EXACT same corn taste...LOVED those cereals. Batman/Mr. T are my 2nd favs after Donkey Kong Jr Cereal. I TOTALLY forgot about Gremlins cereal until you mentioned it. WOW...you keep so much in your head locked away lol
He bought a gold chain necklace from my Dad who was a Jeweler in Westwood, CA (home to UCLA). My father had a certain presence that people couldn’t ignore. He was a principled and spiritual man full of wisdom that was mostly self discovered. I miss him terribly and wish I could be more like him. I hope to see him soon.
T helped millions of kids.
White, black whatever... EVERYONE loved T. We're so DIVIDED now it's SCARY.
That worked out well didn't it! LMMFAO
@@TheKonga88 Wasn't T's fault. I don't get how everyone acts like blacks or gays are new. People of all kinds have been around long before even THIS entertainment. I get the systemic thing...but everything else...I don't get it. Everything was on the right track in the 80's (when did we ever HEAR the n word? I'm canadian though lol) they taught us but when the idiot parent groups took out sat morning...it ruined us. All those little life lessons parents and teachers didn't always have the time to teach us... well mr t, he man, the thundercats lol they all TRIED to teach us something. Then you got tvo, pbs and nick... When those little lessons were taken away...the adults forgot them too. Smh... T even had a segment about kids who wear glasses ffs... I don't know where it all went wrong. I blame rap lol Sure there was bad stuff or wrong stuff...that always happens, every gen looks back at the last with disgust lol but I don't remember seeing all the hate 24/7 like today. Ignorance was bliss, politics INFEST everything now like a plague.
@@DJRitty Wow, thank you for that, your comment is very interesting, and I especially liked the Thundercats reference..🤭🤭🐱 I used to hear nigga all the time in the 80s, I think especially on the East coast but I am from Colorado but people still said it a lot and still do..
I think it all went so wrong when the powers that be took any kind of power and discipline away from the parents and that coupled with single parent explosion and kids not having a father/mother around, affects society in so many ways and as you say, politics is like a disease now and infects everything..😊 Have a great day!
Also me to get stronger
i was 3 years old when this aired in 82..........80s was the best HANDS DOWN!
during the 80`s the insurance on an escort cosworth went from 1k per year to 20k per year ...thats the purchase price of the car at the time ...i`ll let other ppl fill you in on why ...clue ... economics of theft
@@EvilSean62 yeah I just looked it up I see why ,they were fast as hell, lol
@@aboutmyfathersbusiness6907 around that time the big rally stuff was the audi quattro
ford had a little thing then too ... sadly it got into a crash and removed that class from rally (group B)
check out the RS 200
Mr T deserve more accolades, his acting is better than most
@@saltybob3711I don't suppose he had much off a chance to show any other notes but correct me if wrong only film I know him from is rocky film 😁
He received a ton of accolades in the 80's, he was the man...and still is!
@@jshaw4757 he was B.A. Baracus in the the TV show the A team.
@@itchycoo3847 Yh can't forget that lol..I just wondered if he did any other movies cheers
@@jshaw4757 the crazy fool gonna need some milk and ain't getting on no plane ! Lol😂
I was an 80’s child and I loved Mr. T, still do. A real role model
He's actually kind and caring and generous. Just, you know... don't piss him off.
I love the fact that he never hides his poor background. Mentions it everytime. The guy is and always will be a legend.
100%.
When he was speaking truth, there's ao applause, only laughter. Proof that the man's message needs to be heard.
Another one...gimme a break.
Slavery ended long before our lives. Hes a nut.
@@malindahasten9386 and thank goodness opression was eliminated on that day :pray: godbless
@@malindahasten9386 fix your ugly-asss before you talk
@@malindahasten9386 And he was a child growing up in the ghetto back when discrimination was accepted and codified as part of the law. The effects of slavery and the racism behind it reverberate through time. It didn't all end in peace and equality 1863.
Legend. The 80s was the best. You just don’t get characters like this anymore.
Mr. T is clever and funny. I grew up watching him. Love this man!
Sit on my face
@@kabookie960
Smooth, bro.
@@kabookie960 I second that
he is a bit like mohammed ali
clever indeed! very witty
Hungry...not hate. Wise words still relevant today.
I pity the fool who doesn't pay him, tho.
Angry
"As long as they don't touch me, I'm fine.... they fine rather." Fucking great line. Mr. T was the best.
@Silk Grooves ummm ok cool. Did I blaspheme Mr. T.... here's a good one then... Leviticus 24:16 Whoever blasphemes the name of the Lord shall surely be put to death. All the congregation shall stone him. The sojourner as well as the native, when he blasphemes the Name, shall be put to death.
In 1983 I was 7 years old, Mr. T is the man, a gentleman. ✊
Only Mr. T can wear woman's sunglasses and look badass.
He always played a badass, but he seems to have a really big heart
He came to speak at my elementary school in the ‘80s. The whole town packed into the gymnasium to see and hear him.
wow awesome memory to have! I am from Scotland and to this day I still want to meet him.
Is everybody in your town a tard then? LMMFAO
Wow, you were lucky!
@@TheKonga88 yes, actually.
@@jonathanrayne it’s still the biggest thing that ever happened to Bennington Vermont.
The chemistry between Mr. T and Letterman was unreal, awesome!!!!!!!!!!😎😎😎
Self Aware, Self Made, Conscious, Super Intelligent, High Integrity Man.
super intelligent?? HELLO!
@@cameronpickard7456 Does he sound stupid to you or are you just judging a book by it’s cover, which is a sign of extreme laziness on your part. Did you even listen to this interview?
@@cameronpickard7456 Do you know what it takes to stay in characer but also have to speak eloquently while behaving like a badass? He might not be at genius level but Mr. T is highly intelligent.
Is he intelligent? I can't figure it out. I never know if he's making a joke or if he's serious. Was he good in school? How far did his education go? .....i have no idea.
@@stauffap Being "good in school" or having high grades are not necessarily indicators of intelligence - academic performance and intelligence do not always walk hand in hand. There are plenty of highly intelligent people in the world who were not academic achievers. He created a persona and with it a highly successful career from very humble beginnings...
Thats one impressive movie clip. What a great guy . God bless him and He did.
how do you know?
You don't get people like Mr T anymore, he is very unique person
he beats to his own drum, I couldn’t imagine how he would be with all this social media stuff now a days…. He’s so genuine and straight to the point. Way everyone should be without social influences etc that pollute the world.
His explaination for the jewelry really impressed me.
"Nobody asked my ancestors do their chains get heavy on their neck." Mr. T., that comment will stick with me the rest of my life. You are a legend, Sir.
Pope John Paul comment was a brilliant retort
This is a (temporarily) shy man who's staying in character until actually acting like himself in later interviews.
Yes. And educated too.
I loved how he explained about the gold and the chains. I get it now.
I hope Mr. T knows how loved and honored he is. What a tried and true class act all the way. Just simply one of the all time best, an excellent role model, and a national treasure.
Agreed….the world needs more Mr. T’s!
Mr T was truly very intimidating - loved him back then
Still do
Facts Mr.T was the real deal💪🏾💯
We cant have tv like this now a days too many emotional souls out there.. Mr T is a special soul we need more people like him
Mr. T was and is probably the only famous person that is not full of shit, is true to himself, and his word. He never broke character and watching him grow up as a child I always saw him as a positive role model...and still do.
There are many others famous people who are not full of shit: Keanu Reaves, Anthony Hopkins, Tim Robbins, Robin Williams etc.
Character?
So, you think it's unfathomable for a person to hold important ideals so dearly? I wish more people had *character*.
Never actually heard him being interviewed before....
Very impressive man!
I was born in 73 so I can say with all credibility that there was nobody more famous than MrT for a while in the 80s. He was arguably the most recognizable man in the US for kids , with the possible exception of Hulk Hogan. Every adult knew Ronald Reagan's face , and every kid knew Mr T's.
and Macho Man Randy Savage OOOH YEAH
Mr. T legend.
Born is 73 as well and I was chomping to type Hulk Hogan lol you beat me too it. 🤝
Rocky 3 - The A-Team - Wrestlemania - The Cartoon - The Cereal
@@Yodumeee possibly could add Ferrigno in Hulk make up and Bo and Luke Duke to that list also
OMG. 1) Only Mr. T could get away with wearing his socks like that back then and 2) I never knew that Mr. T was also a comedian. Don't make him squeeze that ball anymore Letterman.
I grew up watching mr. T on TV has an icon of the 80s. I have never known he was so deep in so connected to our people... what an honor to meet him in person and for him to give me gifts!!
Mr. T showing that his mind is as strong as the rest of him. When you know who you are, and you're proud of what you've done, nobody can make a joke of you. Nobody... Not even Dave Letterman, in his prime.
Dave only went after those who were full of shit. It only took a few minutes at the beginning for Dave to realize Mr. T was a real dude and Dave responded to it by asking insightful questions.
@@daveidmarx8296 Agreed.
@@daveidmarx8296 Early Dave, maybe.
Later Dave was a smartarse to almost everybody.
@@dududu5189 What in the fuck is a "smartarse"?
@@daveidmarx8296 Like how Americans say _Smartass_ only the original version from England.
DO YALL SEE THAT TATTOO? That was all real O.G.'s needed.
Young cocoa pop rappers now think all those tats make them hard. Posers. MR. T. was the real deal!
navyman4 : Awesome comment.
rappers haven't had SHIT to say in years...imagine it's the 80's and all our heroes promote BOOZE AND DRUGS... good job parents.
He seems very straight talking, no nonsense, straight to the point, and direct, humble yet strong and determined, a true WARRIOR.....
@@Foxtrot1967 why was he a tool, are you jealous because he had a career, made a lot of money, and you haven't, furthermore why are you trying your hardest to insult me, you sound like a keyboard warrior, hiding behind a fake name and identity, do yourself a favour, grow up and live in the real world, insulting me isn't gonna help you whatsoever, neither will it make you appear to be bigger and braver than you think you are now, as far as I and many others are concerned, he was humble, and would eat idiots just like yourself, for breakfast....
Excellent interview,very humble and intelligent man much respect Mr.T met him once when he worked at Ding Bats downtown Chicago my brother and I ordered drinks it took so long so we decided to leave and there were any good looking ladies ,as we were leaving Mr.T caught us leaving and asked did we order drinks we said yes but it took so long we were ready to go he was very respectful and said no problem have a good night gentlemen. Very stand up guy.
Mr T is fascinating all these years later hasn’t missed a beat
Mr. T is truly a genuine no nonsense type of guy. He may be perceived by some as an angry man, but he is a Godly man and he is exactly what he says he is.
That evil yahweh "god" Eh?
Mr.T is PURE gold and utterly worthy of the title of his name. God bless this man. What a legend!
Legend. I still remember as a kid watching the A team and the tufest man in America. Respect👍👍🇬🇧
This side of Mr. T is so very different from what you'd expect when watching him reading lines on a tv show or movie.
Much respect.
A deep thinking, hardworking, professional. So happy to see this.
Great Mr T great man. Great actor. Great entertainer. God bless xxxx
You can see he was trying so hard to stay in character and not even smile. I bet the stress ball was to stop himself from laughing. But at the end, you know he enjoyed the session.
Good point, he doesn't want anyone to see a soft or civil side to him..
He is a complete 180 from his Mr. T persona. I absolutely love him. He had to stay in character for the audience to relate to the Clubber Lang character and how vicious he was. That was definitely my favorite Rocky out of all of them.
Eh.... swing and a miss. It's pretty well known that he didn't like Letterman.
It was clear that he couldn't be himself because Letterman, the tool he is, would dismissed T's attempt to open up about himself, his culture and his volunteer work to focus on appearance and performances.
@@Hotobu Crazy how shallow letterman was in this segment
Mr. T is amazing. This is the most I’ve ever watched him being interviewed and he seems like a really REAL great guy.
Honestly he was one of the superstars of the 80's. First it was Clubber Lang then Wrestle mania 3, DC Cab then ba baracus. He spanned the whole decade, and he was as big as anyone. Every kid in the 80's watch that wrestlemania..
That was Wrestlemania 1 mate. The first one that started it all. He was a tag team with Hulk Hogan vs Roddy piper en Paul Orndorff. He was in a boxing match against Piper (they had real heat) at Wrestlemania 2 which he won by DQ of Piper. Mr.T wasnt on WM3. Altough That event was the mother of all wrestling shows.
@@Lunatick666 Good info. I'm gonna have to look up a clip of that first Wrestlemania. All four of those guys were superstars. I really liked Piper in general.
WM3! The best match I’ve ever seen, Ricky Steamboat vs Macho Man
I love this interview so much. You can tell Mr T enjoyed it and pretty sure he stifled a few chuckles. I feel like Letterman, who always has to be the smartest guy in the room, didn't fully appreciate his humour.
This whyyyyy alllllll rappers rock mad chains this man here before slick Rick there was MR.T 40pounds of jewelry
ISSAC HAYES and SAMMY DAVIS Jr. used to wear GOLD CHAINS before Mr. T just wore a LOT M🌍RE 🤔
Hey one of the best sermons I have ever heard was done by this man! Pity the FOOL!
Made me think about how I was living. Thank you Jesus
I done squeezed it bout 6 times already...😂
"that's 8 you got 2 more"
Mr. T's "straight man" comedic delivery style is world class. I used to love his cameos on Conan O'Brian show.
Tube socks! Nothing scarier.
Happy Thanksgiving.
I ran across today and how cool it was see it. As a kid in the 80’s who didn’t live this man. It’s so awesome to see the twinkle in Mr.T’s eye. To see this tuff guy outside and deep down what appeared to be an amazing man.
I would love when the A-team would put a plan together and build something and there was B.A Baracas doing things with the kids. You saw the twinkle in his eye and you could see that amazing smile. Thank you sir.
What I miss the most is watching the show with my father. Today is the first year without him and it saddens me. Seeing this Inter ire brought tears to my eyes as it reminded me of my father.
Guys go hug your dads and call them.
Happy Thanksgiving
I’d forgotten about when they used to build things in the A-team! Think I’ll see what I can find of that on YT.
Sorry about your father.
Happy Thanksgiving
Before he became known as B.A. Baracus on The A-Team (1983-1987), Mr. T made his television debut on Late Night with David Letterman, promoting Sylvester Stallone's 1982 film "Rocky III", where he portrayed Clubber Lang.
It's odd how big budget TV shows in the 80's only lasted 4 seasons or less.
@@RoodeMenon yeah. Now they drag for 11 or 15 seasons...
@@CenkHoca soap operas can go on for decades, dragging out simple storylines for months.
I miss Dave so much. One of the best dry comedians ever. He & Mr. T, wow, what an interview. This is probably about the time I discovered Dave, at 9yrs. old.
This interview was a credit to his acting abilities. He started to lighten up a bit during his 2nd segment. It was good to see him smile at the end of the interview. What would the 80's have been without Mr. T?
I'm pretty stunned by Mr. T's talent here. I really never gave him enough credit. And I now understand the character a lot better.
Greatest actor of the 80's. Period.
First name is “Mr” my middle name is “.” And my last name is “T”. What a legend.
Silver Spoon!!! LOL
I believe the T is for tough...
Wow such a cool guy way ahead of his time n we need more like him!
After this he went on to the A Team. Literally.
B.A. was on the A-Team way before this ever aired. Back in Vietnam.
He not very big at all about 5'10 220 lbs. Mike Tyson size a bit thinner
‘I ain’t gettin’ on no plane, Hannibal’!
I love that Letterman shut up with the jokes! He was intimidated.
The 80's will forever be the best decade...
This is hilarious. Mr. T was the perfect foil for Letterman's "hilarity."
He was tough here but through the years and his roles we learned that he is a gentleman and he can also be very funny.
Just so you kids know what's up, we used to have debates in elementary school over who was better, Mr. T., or Superman.
Awesome!
I always went with Mr T he was real.
*black SuperT.man
Mr. T can even defeat Chuck Norris!
No am in 81 superman batman mr hulk Hogan
His whole thing is an act on David he even smiles sometimes ,he’s not fake I just mean he knew exactly what he was doing
I'm never going to see Mr. T as the villain in Rocky again! A hungry Human playing a hungry fighter. Perfect casting 👏
Exactly. And he’s telling the truth.... that’s where “I pity the fool” came from, the scene before the fight Clubber was asked if he hates Rocky and he famously replied with “No I don’t hate him, but I pity the fool”...... He truly played the HELL out of that roll.
You should have never seen him as villain!smh as he was a hero had his own cereal and cartoon when,I was a kid in the 80’s!
@@jasongonzalez2856 you miss understand, this was the very first roll Mr. T ever had, and it just so happened to be an antagonist roll. Mr. T didn't become a hero character until after Rocky III. I never said I saw Mr. T as a villain, only the character he portrayed in the film.
The crowds laughing but he’s being 100% serious the entire interview
I honestly never knew if Mr T was a character he played or if that is REALLY him
David Letterman was a jerk behind the scenes. T. Didn't like him.
T weighed & measured words at an incredible rate. This Man would be a great man in his home. I feel that
Sure,. As long as you pay me.
Good on ya T
Agreed. Most comments say he's acting. I don't think so
This is awesome, barely two minutes in and Mr T basically threatens to kick David Letterman's ass. Bless that wonderful man, they just don't make em like Mr T anymore.
I love the way he was thinking and he was so right in his view and path. He battled cancer and his attitude I believe helped. God bless his Every path.
Mr. T is a comedic genius. What a natural.
I loved Mr T as a kid. That protective spirit really drew the audience to the A Team. He’s an American icon and helped a lot of people.
I love this guy. I hope he lives forever
He will die.
,David Letterman was like a little kid as he was interviewing Mr. T, this was great!!!! Very funny stuff!!!!! Mr. T was very talented for sure!!!!! 🤗😂
I look up to Mr. T. Chicago native like myself. 💯😎🇺🇸👑
King Melo
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Remember seeing this as a young teenager in 1982, great memories never gets old!!!!!!!
This guy is the reason all rappers rock jewelry heavy
They think that they look wealthy with all that stuff. Gates is laughing in his sweater :)
And interestingly, he quit wearing all that jewelry in 2005 while assisting the post hurricane Katrina cleanup of New Orleans. He felt that it was disrespectful after seeing all the loss that people there had experienced.
@@last808 Mr. T did the right thing! Similar story about my dad. In the 90s a lot of people lost their jobs. He said that he can't buy a big Benz or alike. He bought a Honda Accord. :)
Tack and Diplomacy.... TCB Mr.T... Love how he educates and protects, life is special
Before Tyson there was MR.T
Lol ... ye not really a comparrison
When i was a kid Mr. T was the coolest man on the planet. This interview only shows how much of an understatement that was