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  • The Bad News Bears (1979–1980)
  • TV-PG
    TV Series | 30 min | Comedy, Sport
The Bad News Bears (1979–1980)
TV-PG
TV Series | 30 min | Comedy, Sport

To dodge jail, pool cleaner Buttermaker coaches misfit Little League team the Bears. With principal Rappant's help, he earns their respect and even wins some games.
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Seasons
2   |   1   See all
Creators
Bob Brunner (developed by) (developer) (written by) | Arthur Silver (developed by) (developer) (written by)
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Status
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Updated Mar 24, 1979

Release date (First episode)
Mar 24, 1979 (United States)

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Cast

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65 cast members
Name Episodes Known for
Jack Warden
Morris Buttermaker Morris Buttermaker   See fewer
26
J. Brennan Smith
Mike Engelberg Mike Engelberg   See fewer
26
Tricia Cast
Amanda Wurlitzer Amanda Wurlitzer   See fewer
26
Billy Jayne
Rudi Stein Rudi Stein   See fewer
26
Sparky Marcus
Leslie Ogilvie Leslie Ogilvie   See fewer
26
Corey Feldman
Regi Tower Regi Tower   See fewer
26
Meeno Peluce
Tanner Boyle Tanner Boyle   See fewer
26
Kristoff St. John
Ahmad Abdul Rahim Ahmad Abdul Rahim   See fewer
26
Shane Butterworth
Timmy Lupus Timmy Lupus   See fewer
26
Catherine Hicks
Dr. Emily Rappant Dr. Emily Rappant   See fewer
26
Phillip R. Allen
Roy Turner Roy Turner   See fewer
20
15
Bill Lazarus
Frosty Frosty   See fewer
14
11
9
7
Charles Nunez
Miguel Miguel   See fewer
3
2
Christopher Holloway
Joey Turner Joey Turner   See fewer
2
Sherrie Wills
Marsha Marsha   See fewer
2
Doug Sherin
The Catcher The Catcher   See fewer
1
Richard Roat
Mr. Shanley Mr. Shanley   See fewer
1
Larry Breeding
Elliot Carson Elliot Carson   See fewer
1
John Levin
the Pitcher the Pitcher   See fewer
1
1
1
1
1
Johnny Bench
Johnny Bench Johnny Bench   See fewer
1
Geoffrey Binney
Cleete Wilson Cleete Wilson   See fewer
1
Ancel Cook
the Umpire the Umpire   See fewer
1
1
1
Allison Bergman
Barbara Barbara   See fewer
1
Peter Renaday
Entwhistle Entwhistle   See fewer
1
Kit McDonough
Dillman Dillman   See fewer
1
1
Doris Hess
Cecilia Cecilia   See fewer
1
Ralph Litt
Mailman Mailman   See fewer
1
Angie McCright
Samantha Samantha   See fewer
1
1
Rick Goldman
Mr. Werber Mr. Werber   See fewer
1
Irvin Mosley Jr.
Grandpa Henry Grandpa Henry   See fewer
1
Wayne Powers
Ed Tucker Ed Tucker   See fewer
1
1
Howard Honig
Warren Warren   See fewer
1
1
Cathy Karp
Barbie Tucker Barbie Tucker   See fewer
1
Ben Frommer
Grandpa Wally Grandpa Wally   See fewer
1
Kelly Britt
Edith Augenblick Edith Augenblick   See fewer
1
Jerry Crews
Grandpa Boyle Grandpa Boyle   See fewer
1
Wilma Stahl
Grandma Mary Grandma Mary   See fewer
1
1
1
Adam Gunn
Batter Batter   See fewer
1
1
Robert Swain
Slugger Slugger   See fewer
1
1
Billy Sands
Edgar / The Vendor Edgar / The Vendor   See fewer
1
1
Robert Broyles
The Clerk The Clerk   See fewer
1
Mark Rhudy
The Wino The Wino   See fewer
1
Raven Grey Eagle
Commuter (uncredited) Commuter (uncredited)   See fewer
1
Farley Cadena
Kelly's Girlfriend (uncredited) Kelly's Girlfriend (uncredited)   See fewer
1
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