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Netflix Debuts ‘Leanne’ Sitcom Headlined by Leanne Morgan

The series blends Morgan’s personal humor about late-life divorce with Chuck Lorre’s classic multi-camera sitcom style.

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Leanne. (L to R) Blake Clark as Daddy John, Hannah Pilkes as Josie, Celia Weston as Mama Margaret, Graham Rogers as Tyler and Ryan Stiles as Bill in Episode #102 of Leanne.
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Overview

  • All 16 episodes of the first season premiered on Netflix today, marking Morgan’s transition from stand-up to sitcom lead.
  • Leanne Morgan served as co-creator, executive producer and pilot writer alongside Chuck Lorre and Susan McMartin.
  • The sitcom centers on Morgan’s character starting over after her husband of 33 years leaves her, with family support driving the comedy.
  • An ensemble cast including Kristen Johnston, Ryan Stiles, Graham Rogers, Hannah Pilkes, Celia Weston and Blake Clark joins Morgan.
  • Netflix’s release revives the traditional multi-camera format for a family comedy that emphasizes authentic, middle-age perspectives.