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Chicago Bears' 1985 Season Gets Limited Series
Mike Ditka's legendary 1985 Chicago Bears season to be adapted into a limited TV series.
In brief
Mike Ditka's legendary 1985 Chicago Bears season to be adapted into a limited TV series. A limited series based on Rich Cohen's book about the 1985 Chicago Bears is in development after Coach Mike Ditka's death. Originally reported by AV Club.
Ditka's death sparks Bears series
Just days after Coach Mike Ditka's death, Hollywood announced a limited series based on his 1985 Chicago Bears season.
Book optioned for TV drama
Rich Cohen's book Monsters: The 1985 Chicago Bears And The Wild Heart Of Football has been optioned for a limited series.
Bears' cultural impact
The 1985 Bears made national celebrities like Mike Ditka, Walter Payton, and William Perry, winning Super Bowl XX with a 46-10 victory.
Series to highlight drama
The series will cover behind-the-scenes drama, including a reported power struggle between Ditka and defensive coordinator Buddy Ryan.
The big picture
A limited series based on Rich Cohen's book about the 1985 Chicago Bears is in development after Coach Mike Ditka's death.
