Alrighty, it’s time for a little 1976. As per usual, I have four vintage commercials lined up for you. First, a rare curiosity. Two cast members from The Bad News Bears in a spot for Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings. I’m pretty sure that’s Jackie Earl Haley reprising his Kelly Leak role. I’m less sure that’s Gary Lee Cavagnaro as Mike Engelberg, but I believe it is him after experiencing a growth spurt a year after filming.

After that one, you’ll find spots for Chex Patio Mix (with a narrator who has to be Beth “Vera” Howland of Alice), Samsonite, and United Airlines.

‘BAD NEWS BEARS’ Vs. ‘BINGO LONG ALL-STARS’ COMMERCIAL (1976)

_{TV promo for the movie ‘The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings’ featuring actors Jackie Earl Haley (Kelly Leak) and Gary Lee Cavagnaro (Engelberg) of ‘The Bad News Bears’ cast. Spot aired July 1976.}

CHEX PATIO MIX COMMERCIAL (1976)

_{Bicentennial-themed Chex Patio Mix commercial featuring a narrator who sounds like Beth Howland (‘Alice’). Spot aired June 1976.}

SAMSONITE SUITCASE COMMERCIAL (1976)

_{Samsonite suitcase commercial featuring built-in cartwheels. The woman with the suitcase is actor Loretta Tupper. Spot aired December 1976.}

UNITED AIRLINES ‘FRIENDLY SONG’ COMMERCIAL (1976)

_{United Airlines commercial featuring a “friendly” song. Spot aired June 1976.}

Previously on 70s Commercials: Chicken Of The Sea, Betty Crocker, Ford Granada (1975)

More Bad News Bears: Trailer Tuesday: ‘The Bad News Bears’ (1976)

More Chex cereal: 70s Spots: 9-Lives & Bran Chex (1977)

More United Airlines: 70s Spots: United Airlines ‘Friendship Service’ (1974)