1985 Chicago Bears to Get TV Limited Series from Steve Pink, Sunset Lane Media (Exclusive)
Sunset Lane Media has optioned Rich Cohen’s book about the 1985 Chicago Bears and is developing it as an event limited series. Daniel Kunka will write and Steve Pink will direct; the project has no network or streaming service attached yet.
The Bears went 15-1, shut out both opponents on their way to the Super Bowl, then beat the New England Patriots 46-10 in front of more than 92 million viewers. The series will also explore the team’s feuding personalities and the city’s response, including clashes between coach Mike Ditka and defensive coordinator Buddy Ryan, and rookie William “The Refrigerator” Perry’s sudden fame.
- A limited series about the 1985 Chicago Bears is in development.
- Daniel Kunka will write and Steve Pink will direct.
- The Bears finished 15-1 and won Super Bowl XX by 46-10.