Bernard Lechowick
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Bernard Lechowick is an American television writer and producer. He grew up in Mentor, Ohio
and is a father of two sons, Richard Latham Lechowick and Vincent Latham Lechowick. Lechowick graduated from the University of Notre Dame
. For his graduate studies, he chose University of Texas at Austin
to complete a master’s degree in Radio, Television and Film, and it is there that he met his wife, Lynn Marie Latham
.
He began his writing partnership with his wife, L. M. Latham, in 1979. In 1981, ten years after they met, they were married. In 1984, their primetime serial, Berrenger's, aired on NBC. When the show was cancelled after a few months on the air, Lechowick received job offers to write for Dallas, Knot's Landing and Falcon Crest
. He and his wife studied the offers and decided to go with Knot's Landing. Since then, they've written and produced other series and have both become successful showrunners.
, 1 Viewers for Quality Television Awards, and 1 Imagen Foundation Awards.
Mentor, Ohio
As of the census of 2000, there were 50,278 people, 18,797 households, and 14,229 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,878.2 people per square mile . There were 19,301 housing units at an average density of 721.0 per square mile...
and is a father of two sons, Richard Latham Lechowick and Vincent Latham Lechowick. Lechowick graduated from the University of Notre Dame
University of Notre Dame
The University of Notre Dame du Lac is a Catholic research university located in Notre Dame, an unincorporated community north of the city of South Bend, in St. Joseph County, Indiana, United States...
. For his graduate studies, he chose University of Texas at Austin
University of Texas at Austin
The University of Texas at Austin is a state research university located in Austin, Texas, USA, and is the flagship institution of the The University of Texas System. Founded in 1883, its campus is located approximately from the Texas State Capitol in Austin...
to complete a master’s degree in Radio, Television and Film, and it is there that he met his wife, Lynn Marie Latham
Lynn Marie Latham
Lynn Marie Latham is an Emmy Award-winning television writer and producer. Her initial foray into writing for television was as a story editor for the short-lived series Berrenger's in 1985...
.
He began his writing partnership with his wife, L. M. Latham, in 1979. In 1981, ten years after they met, they were married. In 1984, their primetime serial, Berrenger's, aired on NBC. When the show was cancelled after a few months on the air, Lechowick received job offers to write for Dallas, Knot's Landing and Falcon Crest
Falcon Crest
Falcon Crest is an American primetime television soap opera which aired on the CBS network for nine seasons, from December 4, 1981 to May 17, 1990. A total of 227 episodes were produced....
. He and his wife studied the offers and decided to go with Knot's Landing. Since then, they've written and produced other series and have both become successful showrunners.
Positions held
- The Young and the RestlessThe Young and the RestlessThe Young and the Restless is an American television soap opera created by William J. Bell and Lee Phillip Bell for CBS. The show is set in a fictional Wisconsin town called Genoa City, which is unlike and unrelated to the real life village of the same name, Genoa City, Wisconsin...
: Creative ConsultantCreative consultantCreative consultant is a credit that has - particularly in the past - been given to screenwriters who have “doctored” a movie screenplay. It is often given by producers in lieu of official credit. Those given this credit in the television field work closely with an Executive Producer, Head...
(May 2, 2007 - December 24, 2007); Breakdown WriterHead writerA head writer is a person who oversees the team of writers on a television or radio series. The title is common in the soap opera genre, as well as with sketch comedies and talk shows that feature monologues and comedy skits, but in prime time series this function is generally performed by an...
(May 2, 2007 - December 19, 2007); Script Writer (August 28, 2006 - December 18, 2006; May 14, 2007 - December 2007) - Wild CardWild Card (TV series)Wild Card is an American comedy-drama series starring Joely Fisher. It was broadcast in the United States on Lifetime, and on the Global Television Network in Canada from August 2003 to July 2005.-Synopsis:...
(Co-Creator, Writer, Executive ProducerExecutive producerAn executive producer is a producer who is not involved in any technical aspects of the film making or music process, but who is still responsible for the overall production...
) - Live Through ThisLive Through This (TV series)Live Through This is a teen drama broadcast on MTV during the 2000–2001 season, though cancelled after only 13 episodes due to poor ratings. The hour-long drama plot involved a fictional '80s band entitled "The Jackson Decker Band" reuniting for one last comeback tour. Each episode featured...
(Executive Producer) - That's LifeThat's Life (2000 TV series)That's Life is an American dramedy series created by Diane Ruggiero, that was broadcast on CBS from October 1, 2000 to January 26, 2002.-Synopsis:...
(Consulting Producer) - Hyperion BayHyperion BayHyperion Bay is an American drama series that ran for one season on The WB Television Network from September 1998 to March 1999.-Synopsis:...
(Co-Executive Producer) - SavannahSavannah (TV series)Savannah is an American prime time television drama that ran from January 21, 1996 to February 24, 1997 on The WB. It was created by Constance M. Burge and produced by Aaron Spelling.-Plot:...
(Writer) - Hotel MalibuHotel MalibuHotel Malibu is an American television series that was created and written by producers Bernard Lechowick and Lynn Marie Latham. Its cast includes Jennifer Lopez, Joanna Cassidy, Harry Reilly, and John Dye. The pilot episode was directed by Sharron Miller. It was a spin-off of the show Second...
(Co-Creator, Writer, Executive Producer) - Second ChancesSecond Chances (TV series)Second Chances is an American television series created and written by producers Bernard Lechowick and Lynn Marie Latham. The series premiered December 2, 1993, on CBS. Its cast includes Jennifer Lopez, Connie Sellecca, Megan Follows, Michelle Phillips, and Matt Salinger...
(Co-Creator, Writer, Executive Producer) - Homefront (Co-Creator, Writer, Executive Producer) (Homefront was inducted into The Museum of Television & Radio in March 1998)
- Wolf LakeWolf LakeWolf Lake is an American television series that originally aired on CBS. Wolf Lake follows a pack of werewolves living in a Seattle suburb. The first 5 episodes aired on CBS, but due to low ratings CBS cancelled it. A total of nine aired episodes and a non-aired pilot were made before the show...
(Executive Producer) - Knot's Landing (Writer, Producer) (Wrote the 200th and 300th episodes)
- Berrenger'sBerrenger'sBerrenger's is an American primetime television soap opera created by Lynn Marie Latham and Bernard Lechowick that aired on NBC in 1985. The series revolved around the Berrenger family, a New York dynasty which owned the glamorous department store which bore their name.Following in the tradition of...
(Story editorStory editorStory editor is a job title in motion picture and television production, also sometimes called "supervising producer". A story editor is a member of the screenwriting staff who edits stories for screenplays....
) - Mama Malone (Script Writer)
- Brilliant But Cancelled: The Perfect Pitch
- Que Pasa, U.S.A.? (Director)
Awards and nominations
Lechowick has been nominated for 2 Emmy Awards, 2 Daytime Emmys, 2 Writers Guild of America AwardWriters Guild of America Award
The Writers Guild of America Award for outstanding achievements in film, television, and radio has been presented annually by the Writers Guild of America, East and Writers Guild of America, West since 1949...
, 1 Viewers for Quality Television Awards, and 1 Imagen Foundation Awards.