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The Comeback

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Ten years ago she was TV's "It" girl. Now desperate to revive her career, actress Valerie Cherish (Lisa Kudrow) agrees to star in a reality show that follows her efforts to land a part in a new sitcom.

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Lisa Kudrow
Valerie Cherish
Laura Silverman
Jane Benson
Damian Young
Mark Berman

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Episode 1

Valerie Gets a New Chapter

Sun, Mar 22, 202630 mins

In 2023, when rehearsals for her Broadway debut in Chicago go sideways, Valerie retreats to LA and joins the picket line during the WGA/SAG-AFTRA strike. Three years later, with her career plateaued, Billy comes to Valerie with an exciting offer: the new steaming service NuNet wants her to star in their upcoming multi-cam. The catch? The show is going to be written by AI.

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Awards

  • 2006 - Artios Award - Best Comedy Pilot Casting - nominated
  • 2006 - Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Casting for a Comedy Series - nominated
  • 2006 - Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series - nominated
  • 2006 - Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series - nominated

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