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80s Coach Thaws Out to a Changed World
3 Sep
Summary
- A high school coach is frozen in time after a 1983 ski accident.
- He awakens 40 years later to a world he barely recognizes.
- The coach struggles with modern rules and relationships.

A comedy series in development at Fox features a unique premise: Coach Tony Mammoth, a beloved 1980s high school gym teacher, finds his life unexpectedly put on ice. In 1983, a ski avalanche buried him, preserving him in time for four decades.
He thaws out in 2023, confronting a world dramatically reshaped by time. Despite his 1980s sensibilities, complete with a signature mustache and cherished Trans-AM, Mammoth returns to his coaching role. He soon discovers that today's societal norms, interpersonal connections, and daily realities are vastly different from the world he once knew, leading to comedic clashes.