ABC and James Komack tried to jump start interest in the new show Mr. T and Tina (1976) by attaching its premier to Welcome Back, Kotter (1975). Mr. Takahashi made an appearance on Kotter's first show of the new season and then the Sweathogs appeared in the premier of Mr. T and Tina two days later. It didn't help as the new show was canceled after five episodes.
The only on screen performance from writer/producer George Yanok.