Cam Reboot With Ty Burrell In Works At NBC (Exclusive)

Key Points:

• NBC is rebooting the 1989 sitcom "Coach" as a single-camera comedy, with Modern Family star Ty Burrell set to executive produce and star as the lead coach returning to Minnesota to rebuild his alma mater’s basketball program.
• The reboot is created by Daniel and Matthew Libman, known for their work on Peacock’s sports-themed comedy "Mr. Throwback," and produced alongside Davis Entertainment and Universal Television.
• The original "Coach," created by Barry Kemp, aired on ABC for nine seasons and focused on Hayden Fox, a football coach played by Craig T. Nelson; a 2015 NBC sequel attempt was canceled after filming one episode.
• Ty Burrell, acclaimed for his role as Phil Dunphy on Modern Family, would be making his first on-screen appearance since that show ended, having recently done voice work on Fox’s "Duncanville."
• The Libman brothers have a strong background in comedy and sports-themed shows, with credits including "Mr. Throwback," "Champaign ILL," and work on "Happy Endings" and "Black Monday."