. >> reporter: jason sudeikis who plays ted lasso created and co-wrote it and said he based ted lasso in part on this man, donnie campbellrs. >> one thing as a coach, you use the sandwich principle. you say something positive, do constructive criticism and end with something positive. >> we want to play a few clips from the show and see if you recognize things you might have said, okay? >> taking all the challenges is a lot like riding a horse. if you're comfortable while you're doing it you're probably doing it wrong. >> i probably got that from my dad but i did that. >> the happiest animal on earth is a goldfish. you know why? >> no. >> got a ten-second memory. be a goldfish, sam. >> i didn't say that but i loved that. >> reporter: the "ted lasso" jason sudeikis roots continue to run through kansas. >> this is some of the best barbecue sauce in kansas city. >> reporter: his parents still live here. i meet them at the home of the major league soccer team supporting k.c. he shows off some of his kindness by bringing grumpy boss rebecca biscuits in a bid to win her over. >> i brought you biscuits. what is kansas about? >>