The comedy based on a series of 2013 NBC Sports promotional videos was shopped to andby at least three outlets before Apple wagered a bet in late 2019 and picked up the fish out of water comedy as part of its pre-launch buying spree.
Few thought the series in which Jason Sudeikis — in his first TV regular role since a 10-season run on— reprised his NBC Sports persona would work. But Apple, which was about to enter the streaming wars and was building a slate of scripted originals from scratch, bought in based on Sudeikis and showrunner Bill Lawrence’s three-season pitch.
Stick to the plan! Ive never been a fan of shows forcing new ideas that end up ruining the show
three seasons is enough ricky gervais sticks to three max so his shows dont repeat a cycle of storylines