"Coach" (1989) TV series 1989-1997

User Rating:

7.1/10   

Writer:

Jonathan Torp (writer)

Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9

Release Date:

23 September 1989 (UK)

Genre:

Comedy | Sport

Plot:

Hayden Fox is the head coach of a university football team, and eats, sleeps and lives football. His partner...

Plot Keywords:

College | Minnesota | American Football

Awards:

Nominated for 5 Golden Globes. Another 12 wins & 15 nominations

US TV Schedule:

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Cast

Craig T. Nelson	...	Coach Hayden Fox (199 episodes, 1989-1997)
Jerry Van Dyke	...	Assistant Coach Luther Horatio Van Dam (199 episodes, 1989-1997)
Shelley Fabares	...	Christine Armstrong (199 episodes, 1989-1997)
Bill Fagerbakke	...	Dauber Dybinski (189 episodes, 1989-1997)

Runtime:

30 min (200 episodes)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Certification:

USA:TV-PG

Filming Locations:

Citrus Bowl - 1610 W. Church Street, Orlando, Florida, USA

Company:

American Broadcasting Company (ABC)

Trivia:

When set in Minnesota, the outside shots of the campus, stadium, and office were filmed at the University of Iowa. The name of the main character, Hayden Fox, was in reference to longtime Iowa football coach, Hayden Fry.

Quotes:

Coach Hayden Fox: You graduated from college and now you won't wash my car?
Dauber: Uh-Huh
Coach Hayden Fox: You see, this is why I hate education.

Movie Connections:

Featured in "The O'Reilly Factor: (2008-02-15)" (2008)

Great series

A definite classic. Craig T. Nelson and Jerry Van Dyke were the funniest on the series. Today's writers should take a lesson from this and other classic sitcoms. The series finale was the best episode. It's a shame the show has come to an end but at least there are reruns.