"The Comeback" (2005)TV series

Creators:

Michael Patrick King
Lisa Kudrow

Seasons:

1

Release Date:

5 June 2005 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy

Tagline:

Valerie Cherish was TV's IT Girl. Now IT's a different story.

Plot:

A one-time sitcom star (Kudrow) tries to resuscitate her career.

Plot Keywords:

Acting | Actor | Actress | Aunt | Behind The Camera

Awards:

Nominated for 3 Primetime Emmys. Another 1 win & 1 nomination

Cast

Lisa Kudrow	...	Valerie Cherish (13 episodes, 2005)
Laura Silverman	...	Jane (13 episodes, 2005)
Damian Young	...	Mark Berman (13 episodes, 2005)
JT Alexander	...	Comeback Crew (13 episodes, 2005)
Malin Akerman	...	Juna Millken (12 episodes, 2005)
Robert Michael Morris	...	Mickey Deane (12 episodes, 2005)
Robert Bagnell	...	Tom Peterman (11 episodes, 2005)
Lance Barber	...	Paulie G. (11 episodes, 2005)
Bayne Gibby	...	Gigi (8 episodes, 2005)
Kellan Lutz	...	Chris MacNess (8 episodes, 2005)
Jason Olive	...	Jesse Wood (8 episodes, 2005)
Kimberly Kevon Williams	...	Shayne Thomas (8 episodes, 2005)
Bill Escudier	...	Milo (7 episodes, 2005)
Tom Virtue	...	Eddie (7 episodes, 2005)
Nathan Lee Graham	...	Peter (6 episodes, 2005)
Vanessa Marano	...	Franchesca (6 episodes, 2005)

Runtime:

USA:30 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Colour:

Colour

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Filming Locations:

Warner Brothers Burbank Studios - 4000 Warner Boulevard, Burbank, California, USA

Company:

Home Box Office (HBO)

Quotes:

Valerie Cherish: Well, this is it, this is my It-wall. Used to be bigger, but then I got married and you know, you have to share. So... Um, let me show you this. *This* here is my people's choice award, that I got for I'm It. And it means a lot to me because it's from the people. So... and right here is my Leno. There it is.
Jane: Talk more about that.
Valerie Cherish: What is there to say? There was a monkey on my head and he pooed! You know - it was a real water cooler moment, you know, the whole next day everyone was... you know. And you know, this was Leno's first year. So it was a real important show for him too! You know. It was quite an appearance. Classic!

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "Gilmore Girls: The Prodigal Daughter Returns (#6.9)" (2005)

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.