The new comedy Babes was born in the shower. Stay with us here. Executive producer Susie Fox reportedly had a vision while showering. She saw Ilana Glazer, the genius behind Broad City, starring in an offbeat female-driven buddy comedy. The story would involve two best friends, both in the throes of motherhood. Glazer loved the idea so much that she and Fox brought it to co-writer Josh Rabinowitz (Ramy), with whom Glazer worked with on her hit series Broad City. All they needed was a director who understood how to make an irreverent comedy celebrating female friendships and motherhood.