Comedian Nick Bakay serves as the Executive Producer of Netflix's Leanne, streaming on Netflix from July 31, 2025.

Leanne co-creator Chuck Lorre and executive producer Nick Bakay spoke to ComingSoon about their new sitcom. The duo discussed ...

Netflix's Leanne is a throwback to the classic, 30-minute laugh riot with feel-good moments that we are all familiar with.

There’s no question about it, Chuck Lorre is an incredibly successful and well-renowned writer, producer and creator. He’s the mastermind behind megahits like Two and a Half Men, The Big Bang Theory ...

Nick Bakay, Shredd & Ragan, Howard Simon headline Buffalo Broadcasters Hall of Fame class The 2024 class of the Buffalo Broadcasters Association Hall of Fame announced today is an eclectic group.

Leanne co-creator Chuck Lorre and producer Nick Bakay talk bringing their stand-up star to the screen and continuing their ...

Sebastian Maniscalco’s standup persona creeps into Max’s “Bookie.” But executive producers Chuck Lorre and Nick Bakay welcome the occasional slip.

Also joining the ensemble is Everybody Loves Raymond ‘s Brad Garrett, who Bakay says “is a perfect example of one of the unique aspects of our show. Since Sebastian and Omar are Bookies plying ...

Nick Bakay, co-creator of Max’s “Bookie” starring Sebastian Maniscalco, said he “totally disagrees” with the notion that there is no clear separation between the two genres.

Bakay admits it’s been an embarrassment of riches when it comes to possible guest stars on the comedy that also stars Andrea Anders, Maxim Swinton, Vanessa Ferlito, Jorge Garcia, Rob Corddry and ...

Every once in a while, Sebastian Maniscalco’s stand-up persona creeps into his performance on Max’s “Bookie.” But rather than ask him to tone it down, executive producers Chuck Lorre and ...

When he was in college about 30 years ago and came home to Buffalo in the summer, Nick Bakay worked a minimum-wage job as a security guard. He has turned that experience into a $100 million movie ...