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The Comeback

  • TV Series
  • 2005–20142005–2014
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  • 30m
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Lisa Kudrow in The Comeback (2005)
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An ex A-list celebrity attempts to rekindle the flame of her once prominent acting career with nothing but a camera crew and some determination.An ex A-list celebrity attempts to rekindle the flame of her once prominent acting career with nothing but a camera crew and some determination.An ex A-list celebrity attempts to rekindle the flame of her once prominent acting career with nothing but a camera crew and some determination.
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    • Creators
      • Michael Patrick King
      • Lisa Kudrow
    • Stars
      • Lisa Kudrow
      • Lance Barber
      • Robert Michael Morris
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    • Creators
      • Michael Patrick King
      • Lisa Kudrow
    • Stars
      • Lisa Kudrow
      • Lance Barber
      • Robert Michael Morris
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    • 63User reviews
    • 9Critic reviews
    • Nominated for 4 Primetime Emmys
      • 3 wins & 23 nominations total

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    Lisa Kudrow
    Lisa Kudrow
    • Valerie Cherish
    21 episodes21 eps • 2005–2014
    Lance Barber
    Lance Barber
    • Paulie G.
    21 episodes21 eps • 2005–2014
    Robert Michael Morris
    Robert Michael Morris
    • Mickey Deane
    21 episodes21 eps • 2005–2014
    Laura Silverman
    Laura Silverman
    • Jane Benson
    21 episodes21 eps • 2005–2014
    Damian Young
    Damian Young
    • Mark Berman
    21 episodes21 eps • 2005–2014
    Malin Akerman
    Malin Akerman
    • Juna Millken
    15 episodes15 eps • 2005–2014
    Robert Bagnell
    Robert Bagnell
    • Tom Peterman
    14 episodes14 eps • 2005–2014
    Kellan Lutz
    Kellan Lutz
    • Chris MacNess
    15 episodes15 eps • 2005–2014
    Jason Olive
    Jason Olive
    • Jesse Wood
    13 episodes13 eps • 2005
    Kimberly Jeppson
    Kimberly Jeppson
    • Shayne Thomas
    13 episodes13 eps • 2005
    Vanessa Marano
    Vanessa Marano
    • Franchesca
    12 episodes12 eps • 2005
    Lillian Hurst
    Lillian Hurst
    • Esperanza
    11 episodes11 eps • 2005–2014
    Dan Bucatinsky
    Dan Bucatinsky
    • Billy Stanton
    9 episodes9 eps • 2005–2014
    Bayne Gibby
    Bayne Gibby
    • Gigi
    9 episodes9 eps • 2005–2014
    Mark L. Young
    Mark L. Young
    • Tyler Beck
    8 episodes8 eps • 2014
    Bill Escudier
    Bill Escudier
    • Milo
    7 episodes7 eps • 2005
    Tom Virtue
    Tom Virtue
    • Eddie
    7 episodes7 eps • 2005
    Nathan Lee Graham
    Nathan Lee Graham
    • Peter
    6 episodes6 eps • 2005
    • Creators
      • Michael Patrick King
      • Lisa Kudrow
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    • Trivia
      The idea of the show came during a friendly lunch between Series Creators Lisa Kudrow and Michael Patrick King. Both of them were not looking to work on a new show, but then Lisa came up with an idea, of which she had been thinking, about an actress that is phony, and so desperate to get back to the spotlight, that she agrees to be in a reality show called "The Comeback". Michael thought the idea was brilliant, and the lunch became a four hour meeting. According to Lisa, after that, the entire show was practically done.
    • Quotes

      Valerie Cherish: You see puppies, I see Korean barbeque!

    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: World Trade Center/Step Up/Scoop/Half Nelson (2006)

    User reviews63

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    Kudrow at her best - "Comeback" Delivers
    Lisa Kudrow truly shines in her new HBO vehicle, "The Comeback." Playing Valerie Cherish, a former B-list sitcom star, Kudrow injects her outstanding comedic timing and delivery into every joke, whether it be an embarrassing situation or a humiliating video confessional. The former Friends star has surrounded herself with very little big names, leaving Kudrow herself to carry the show. While the world of failed actors and actresses in Los Angeles will probably not take too kindly to this, one who truly understands the inner- workings of pilot season and the Hollywood community will find the jokes hit their target dead-on. HBO has found their next hit in this dramedy, and pairing it with Entourage makes perfect sense. Be sure to check this out.
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    • What are the names of Valerie's old and new sitcom?
    • Isn't Valerie Cherish too young to play Aunt Sassy?
    • Why are there so many people who are mean to Valerie?

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    • Release date
      • June 5, 2005 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • HBO (United States)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Повернення
    • Filming locations
      • Warner Brothers Burbank Studios - 4000 Warner Boulevard, Burbank, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Home Box Office (HBO)
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      • Warner Bros. Television
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    • Runtime
      30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo

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