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TV series on 1985 Chicago Bears in development after Ditka's passing

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 16, 2026, 12:00 PM

Last updated Oct 16, 2026

TV series on 1985 Chicago Bears in development after Ditka's passing

Summary

A TV series based on the 1985 Chicago Bears is in development, announced shortly after the passing of coach Mike Ditka. Sunset Lane Media is adapting Rich Cohen’s book, 'Monsters: The 1985 Chicago Bears and the Wild Heart of Football.' The project aims to capture the vibrant culture surrounding the team during their dominant NFL season where they went 15-1 and won Super Bowl XX. The series will be written by Daniel Kunka and directed by Steve Pink. Specific details about the streaming platform or network have not yet been disclosed.

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By the Numbers

•Sunset Lane Media has optioned Rich Cohen's book.
•Daniel Kunka will write and Steve Pink will direct.
•The 1985 Bears had a 15-1 record and won Super Bowl XX.
•The series aims to convey the team's impact on Chicago.
•No network or streaming service is currently attached.

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12:00 PMYahoo Sports — TV series about the 1985 Chicago Bears under development

What they're saying

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Just a few days after legendary coach Mike Ditka’s passing, word has trickled out that a TV show about the 1985 Chicago Bears is in development. According to Borys Kit at The Hollywood Reporter, Sunset Lane Media has optioned Rich Cohen’s Monsters: The 1985 Chicago Bears and the Wild Heart of Football and assembled a team…
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