Nick Bakay.

Bakay brought his unusual brand of humor with him while covering topics ranging from the greatest bowling movie of all-time, Sportscaster groupies, and Doug Flutie and Marty MacSorley.

Bakay, whose credits include being the producer/voice of "Salem" the cat on ABC's Sabrina, The Teenage Witch, and the voice of Norbert on Nickelodeon's The Angry Beavers, will chat each Sunday night at 9 p.m. ET during that week's "Reel Classics" movie.

In case you missed Bakay's Feb. 27 chat, an edited transcript follows.

Nick Bakay: I'm very flattered and can actually say that I had the pleasure of working with Mr. Newman when he returned to Kenyon to direct the world premiere of a play improbably titled "CC Pyle and The Bunion Derby." Honest to god. I worked with him for 12 weeks and came away incredibly impressed with what a likeable and down-to-earth man he is. In that play a lean and mean 20-year-old Nick Bakay played none other than the Galloping Ghost Red Grange. Ahhh the glory years. Among Kenyon alumni a case can also be made for Jonathan Winters. God love you for mentioning me in esteemed company.

Fave sports movie for me is North Dallas Forty. Honorable mentions: Raging Bull, Hoosiers, and the greatest bowling movie of all time ... Kingpin.

Diana: You're very cool.

Bakay: Wow, to be called cool by a real live girl! Back at ya.

Wishbone: Hey Nicky, Do you miss doing the Dennis Miller Show? I think it was your finest work to date.

Bakay: In hindsight I do. Doing a smart nightly talk show offers a completely unique outlet and there are a lot of guys in the trenches in the writers room on that show, who I continue to be close with, many of whom have gone on to become prominent writers in the industry, and I'll always be proud of being able to go toe-to-toe five hours a week and maintaining at least a .400 batting average with Dennis' references. We had a great time working together too.

BLAKE AND CURTIS: Hello. How are you doing this lovely day? How many teams did Jackie Robinson play for?

Bakay: I'm doing great. I appreciate a question about tonight's Reel Classic. If memory serves, Jackie played his entire career for the Dodgers. At the end of his career he was traded to the Giants, which must have hurt Dodgers fans the same way I hurt this week when I heard that Thurman Thomas had a meeting with the Dolphins. Robinson refused to report to the Giants and retired. Thurman, are you listening????

JelJam: Nick, did you ever see Jackie play?

Bakay: While I wish I had, it probably would have made me beyond Old School and near retirement age. Although your question tells me that on the next shoot I need to use more concealer.

Hubar: How old are you?

Bakay: I am (as Willard Scott would say) 42-years young.

Chris G: Were you in the B.O. episode of Seinfeld??

Bakay: Yes I was. The episode is entitled "Smelly Car" and I was the guy who was dating Elaine until the stench in her hair became too overwhelming. And they say it was a show about nothing!

P.S. It didn't stop me from making out with Julia-Louis Dreyfus like a man on death row take after take. Needless to say, my wife was thrilled.

Martin Secrest: Hi Nick: A blast from your past ... I seem to recall you had a radio program at WKCO, the 10-watt flamethrower of Kenyon College. I preceded you at said torch by a couple of years, and I was heartened when you picked up the mantle (if not the essence) of the Grover/Charles Saturday night soul show Bob Channick and I visited upon 91.9. That's because you too knew that " ..soul, like a precious jewel, is rare and magnificent." Glad to see that you've toiled in the show business. "Soul Classics on ESPN?" Sure, why not?

Bakay: I remember and still miss my days of college radio when no matter what kind of a week you had, you had control over three hours of unformatted radio reaching as far as the county line, Mt. Vernon. As I recall the station's motto was "91.9 the sound of sound."

JelJam: Nick, do you think Jackie would have preferred gamderpants or a tashiki for lounging around in the locker room after a game??

Bakay: I think that men given to the miracle of this modern garment technology reaches for Gamederpants and it's pioneer thinking like yours that will make this remarkable product the next velcro.

NICKFAN: What do you think about the whole MacSorley thing - temporary insanity, or what?

Bakay: I actually think that's pretty dead on. You have to wonder when an NHL policeman in the winter of his career takes a beating like he did in the first period, whether it completely threatened his sense of identity and survival in the league. I actually shot a segment for a show on the ice with MacSorley back when he was with the Kings and for what it's worth, the guy could not have been nicer, cooler and more fun to work with. Although, at one point in a "joke" moment, when he was going to hit me up against the boards, he tossed me around like a rag doll. It made me feel a little like people who are foolish enough to get out of the jeep on the jungle safari. Regardless, none of it makes sense, that kind of hideous stick play and he seems remorseful in a way that tells me that he knows that better than any of us.

kirk: Nick, you're great on Sabrina. How long does it take you to get into that cat costume?

Bakay: It takes me a painful three hours. It's rather like stuffing a sausage. But I'll do anything for my art. Glad you like it.

Craig P.: Hi! What kinds of books do you read?

Bakay: I'm an avid reader and my tastes run the gamut. Presently I'm reading a book by Nick Cohn called "Yes We Have No." It's his account of the strange characters who inhabit his neighborhood in London. I'm a big James Ellroy fan and also Nick Tosches but I'm also big on the biography non-fiction circuit as well. Although, when you get to be my age, some of the most demanding reading you'll ever do are all the warning labels on your prescriptions.

ChrisNY: Nick: You'd really put "Kingpin" at the top of the bowling-movie heap over "Dreamer" with Tim Matheson and Susan Blakely?

Bakay: Yes I would, however, my wife would strongly agree with you. In fact, if you're looking for a third wild card entry in this category check out Buffalo 66. A case could be made for the Big Lebowski which I believe includes the classic line "what's the matter Chris, don't you like the duck?"

J.L.: Who would you take in a fight: Sylvester Stallone's "Rocky" against Bobby DeNiro's Jake LaMotta in "Raging Bull?" Would it have to be the beefier LaMotta, so they'll both be in the same weight class?

Bakay: That raises a very interesting question. Certainly De Niro's La Motta is a more realistic portrayal of a great boxer. However, if we're talking about Rocky vs. the portly bang-your-head-against-a-padded-wall La Motta, I'd have to say advantage: Balboa. Unless, La Motta started to work him psychologically by mocking his two miniature turtles Cuff and Link. Actually, all Rocky would have to do to lose the fight is to have La Motta's wife tell Jake he thinks Rocky's cute.

James: I live near the Buffalo area, and I was wondering the best way to get a job in television sports broadcasting??

Bakay: I'll be honest with you, having never worked in that region I may not be the best source of advice, but I can say that thanks to my satellite dish I'm an avid viewer of the Empire Sports Network which seems to produce enormous amounts of original programming. That might be a place for you to look to see if there are any entry level positions, because it has been my experience that if you can get your foot in the door your skills will have a chance to get you onward and upward. Also, three words: Move to Bristol.

VITO: I know Jackie Robinson is a great man and deserves being mentioned with great pioneers. But will anyone ever care about hearing what Larry Doby went through with the White Sox and the American League?

Bakay: You raise a very valid point. It seems like whenever there is a significant breakthrough there is more than one individual who was a part of that change. We have debates about who actually discovered America, who actually climbed Everest first and it only seems logical in the case of Jackie and Larry Doby that one figure gets the lions share of the credit. But in this case I think most people realize Jackie Robinson was an icon for really an entire nation's struggle.

J.L.: Here's a new one for ya: What's your favorite non-sports movie ever?

Bakay: That's a very difficult question to narrow down to one. If I had to, in the "A" category, I'd have to go with Godfather I and II. In the category of B-movies or you might call them guilty pleasures, two movies I highly recommend that would make a superb double bill, is "The Sweet Smell of Success" and "The Oscar." The Oscar, though obscure, is a movie I have discussed at length with another avid fan, ESPN's Gary Miller.

Thumper: Strawberry vs. Howe in a blizzard? Advantage? LT vs. Strawberry on an old Las Vegas sidewalk? Advantage?

Bakay: First of all, anyone who can turn the phrase "on an old Vegas sidewalk," definitely earns kudos and a complimentary pair of Gamederpants. In the theater of my mind I'm picturing somewhere near where Binions' Horseshoe ends and the Stratosphere begins. As for your matchup, since this is a formal forum I have to tell you that Darryl will always have a special place in my heart because he was the first pro athlete to consent to do an interview with me on camera as I stood on the field at Shea without a clue. The man seems to be a very tortured soul and even in comedic terms, when somebody screws up this many times it almost feels cruel to keep flailing. As for LT, whatever he is or isn't on, I thought it led to a brilliant performance in "Any Given Sunday." Throw all of them in a barrel, do you have any doubt that LT will be the last man standing? I don't think I'd even put money on Butkus. This is the man after all, who authored the classic NFL sound bite: "Let's go out there like a pack of crazed dogs." Of course you toss Mike Ditka in there, and I think we've got pay-per-view. With a Christy Martin undercard of course ... that way you can watch the fight with your lady!

NoleMan99: Who is your favorite SportsCenter host or hostess?

Bakay: This is the kind of question that can get you in trouble, like leaving your wife's name off your Oscar thank you speech. But I have to say I have long been a big Dan Patrick and a big Kenny Mayne fan. In general though, I am constantly impressed with the level of talent hosting SportsCenter. Generally speaking, day in day out, my fave is whoever is hosting the late shift, because that's when I'm watching at 11 in L.A.

Jamie in Ottawa: What was your reaction to Christina Aguilera going over Brittney Spears for Best New Artist at the Grammys?

Bakay: I love it when I get to field questions way beyond the parameters of my expertise. Great question. While Brittney Spears is good enough to do a cameo on Sabrina, my favorite little mouseketeer would be Christina. Though I may look more like Brittney. However, Christina lost a few points when her acceptance speech included the phrase "Oh my God, you guys!" roughly 48 times. As a writer for this biz we call show, I can only say, if you've got a manager, an agent, a lawyer, an accountant and a publicist on your payroll, would it kill you to throw a few Benjamins to a competent wordsmith?

jonathan: Short shorts or long shorts?

Bakay: I think if you've ever taken the time to watch any basketball game from the 70's or the early 80's on ESPN Classic, you gain a new found respect for the long shorts. Regardless of what Mr. Blackwell may say.

NICKFAN: Hey man, one question - do sportscasters and guys like yourself have groupies or what?

Bakay: You've heard of Baseball Annies? Let me be the first to introduce you to the world of the sordid, yet relaxing reality of Telepromter Tillies. If you doubt me, just ask Marv Albert (Yes! and it counts!) and Frank Gifford.

Daryn from PA: Are you at home for this chat?? Geez, for your sake, I sure hope so...

Bakay: Thanks for your concern, I am ensconsed in my humble abode and gently cupped in my Gamederpants. How curious, where else do you think I might be? Perhaps, atop a flag pole with a laptop and a modem?

giggzer: Nick, Help me, hit or stay on 16? I'm losing my shirt.....

Bakay: If you're sitting at third base, I'm sure your dilemma has raised the ire of your table mates. If I don't know what the dealer is showing, I can only say hit and Godspeed.

NICKFAN: Hey Nick, I know you are a fan of Jerry Lewis and I was wondering if you caught him on the Martin Short Show and if so, does he have a leak in his think tank, or what?

Bakay: I can only assume that you're referring to his comments from the Aspen Comedy Festival where he said women aren't funny. While I never loved Lucy, a case could be made for Jerry Lewis not being funny either. At least not since Dean Martin left.

Swanka: Night after Night was the funniest talk show there has been. Your joke about Popeye's goiter is still one of the strangest things I have ever seen. Do you see Alan Havey? Do you ever think there is a chance that you will do anything like that again?

Bakay: Even I don't remember the Popeye joke so I'm really grateful that you do. I do see Alan and I'd love to do something along those lines again. It was probably the most fun I've ever had.

NICKFAN: Did Doug Flutie get a raw deal, or what?

Bakay: Yeah he did. It's that weird moment when the brass tells you they want to rest you and give your job to another guy. On the other hand, you have to give Rob Johnson credit for suffering a similar demotion in keeping his yap shut.

ChrisNY: Nick, if you were casting a remake of The Jackie Robinson Story today, who do you think could capture the heroic dignity of the man on screen? Would you go with a Denzel Washington or a less obvious choice like LL Cool J?

Bakay: Denzel is a great choice but there are tons of actors who would probably do a beautiful job. You may wanna get somebody who could show the youth of Jackie, a person who took on a challenge. You might not go wrong with someone like Don Cheadle. But to repeat what I said in the open tonight, how can you remake a movie when you get to watch the actual man re-live the journey?

Titus965: Hey Nick, I love your show on SportCenter when you make fun of people. Has anyone ever threatened you?

Bakay: Thankfully, no one to date, a record I hope to remain in tact. Although, back when the US played Brazil in World Cup soccer, I did receive an angry letter from the Brazilian embassy accusing me of comparing Brazilian women to "cabaret singers." I have known many cabaret singers in my day and I fail to comprehend either the reference or the insult. But that's soccer for ya.

NICKFAN: Hey Nick, one question - Robin Roberts, or Linda Cohn?

Bakay: Advantage: push.

NINA: Gwyneth Paltrow, or Angelina Jolie?

Bakay: Angelina Jolie. And hold all my calls.

Kevin in STL: Remember when Kilborn used to be funny...what happened?

Bakay: Well, that's what happens when you steal your photo jokes from Dennis Miller and five questions from Nick Bakay. He is the Fred Travelina of comedy.

Kenneth: Are you a Foghat fan? You mention them a lot.

Bakay: I am a Foghat fan, but as the old line goes, isn't there a little Foghat in all of us? Also sad to note the passing of the band's leader Lonesome Dave Peverett. I think I envoke the band the best when I said "Cleveland fans will feel no peace until they bat the severed head of Art Modell around the stadium like a beach ball at a Foghat concert."

Heartbroken: Why are men such moronic idiots?

Bakay: Sorry to hear about your troubles. The only thing I can say in our defense is that we're under a lot of pressure and many of us were born without a spine. Good luck and may I recommend video dating.

Thumper: What was the over/under on your G.P.A. in college?

Bakay: I can honestly say that I spent my college years as any red-blooded college age male should, and therefore have absolutely no recollection. Does a 6.0 sound right??

J.L.: Which sport do you feel translates best into movies? Boxing and baseball stand out with me, so what's your take?

Bakay: Certainly those two sports represent the majority of our Reel Classics but I'm a sucker for a football movie. Maybe it's all those ankles getting taped.

NoleMan99: What has been your favorite Tale of the Tape?

Bakay: At this point we've probably done between 150 and 200. Two that jump to mind (although it's hard to narrow the field when you have our commitment to excellence) are the previously mentioned USA vs. Brazil and Peter McNeely vs. Shannon Faulkner (the girl who bailed on the Citadel). And another favorite is Official Team Mascots vs. The Unofficial Kind taking a bus to the game and buy their own ticket but still dress like a patient to the embarrassment of their families.

JelJam: Nick, do you think Jackie could have been a Bo Jackson in the 1940's, playing football and baseball?

Bakay: It certainly seems that way when you read the accounts of those who saw him in his college days. From there on, you could get into the debate of the demands of team sports in those two athletes' different eras.

Blake Carter: Hey Nick do a quick "Advantage Take" on Strawberry and Rocker??

Bakay: Category: Weakness. Strawberry: Chemical. Rocker: Hateful. Advantage: Strawberry.

Bakay: Thanks for your numerous questions tonight. We couldn't get to them all, so please try again next Sunday for the movie "Pastime."