Can a sitcom centered around a football coach be successful? Yes... and no. From 1989-1997, ABC’s Coach followed the antics of Hayden Fox (Craig T. Nelson), head coach of an NCAA college football team. Buoyed by Nelson's talent with the comedic and sometimes dramatic elements the role involved, along with a successful mix of characters and storylines, the series proved successful for nine seasons. Coach worked so well that NBC commissioned a sequel series in 2015. 13 episodes were ordered, only one was filmed, and Coach's revival never saw the light of day, following up the original's nine consecutive touchdowns with a fumble. And it's not hard to understand why.