The Comeback Valerie Triumphs at the Upfronts (Season 1, Episode 2)
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TV Episode | 28 min | Comedy

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The Comeback

Valerie Triumphs at the Upfronts (Season 1, Episode 2)

TV-MA

TV Episode | 28 min | Comedy

The cast of Room and Bored is flown to New York City to introduce the media to Aunt Sassy and her attractive young charges. As that happens, the ever bubbly Valerie gets a reality check on just how far her star has fallen.

Director

Michael Patrick King

Writers

Michael Patrick King (created by) (written by) | Lisa Kudrow (creator) (written by)

Producers

Denis Biggs | Amy Harris

Cinematographer

Nancy Schreiber

Editor

David Rogers

Casting Directors

Elizabeth Barnes | Meg Liberman | Cami Patton (as Camille H. Patton)

Production Designer

Kitty Doris-Bates

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Edit Released

Updated Jun 12, 2005

Release date

Jun 12, 2005 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

Nominated for 4 Primetime Emmy Awards. Another 3 wins & 19 nominations

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Cast	+ Add Cast
26 cast members

Name	Known for
Lisa Kudrow Valerie Cherish Valerie Cherish See fewer	Friends (1994)
Malin Akerman Juna Millken Juna Millken See fewer	Watchmen (2009)
Robert Bagnell Tom Peterman Tom Peterman See fewer	We Were Soldiers (2002)
Lance Barber Paulie G. Paulie G. See fewer	Gangster Squad (2013)
Robert Michael Morris Mickey Deane Mickey Deane See fewer	The Comeback (2005)
Laura Silverman Jane Benson Jane Benson See fewer	Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist (1995)
Damian Young Mark Berman Mark Berman See fewer	Edge of Darkness (2010)
Kellan Lutz Chris MacNess Chris MacNess See fewer	The Twilight Saga: Eclipse (2010)
Vanessa Marano Franchesca Franchesca See fewer	Saving Zoë (2019)
Jason Olive Jesse Wood (as Jason L. Olive) Jesse Wood (as Jason L. Olive) See fewer	Raising Helen (2004)
Kimberly Jeppson Shayne Thomas (as Kimberly Kevon Williams) Shayne Thomas (as Kimberly Kevon Williams) See fewer	Days of Our Lives (1965)
Greg Ainsworth Male Flight Attendant Male Flight Attendant See fewer	Pam & Tommy (2022)
John Antonini Sierra Mist Husband Sierra Mist Husband See fewer	Zero Dark Thirty (2012)
Stacey Carino Sierra Mist Wife Sierra Mist Wife See fewer	The Host (2013)
Spence Decker Photographer Photographer See fewer	Roswell (1999)
Nathan Lee Graham Peter Peter See fewer	Zoolander (2001)
Jamie Hagan Nikki Stone Nikki Stone See fewer	Fractalus (2005)
Patrick John Hurley Network President Network President See fewer	Speed (1994)
James C. Leary Network Executive Network Executive See fewer	Waiting for Deading (2021)
Shannon Malone Kit Dennehey Kit Dennehey See fewer	Big Bad Wolf (2006)
Jordan Murphy Macho Host Macho Host See fewer	Days of Our Lives (1965)
Rhonda Stubbins White Reservations Clerk (as Rhonda Stubbins) Reservations Clerk (as Rhonda Stubbins) See fewer	Rose's Turn (2017)
Frank Tortorici Hairdresser Hairdresser See fewer	The Comeback (2005)
Mary Van Luven Female Flight Attendant Female Flight Attendant See fewer	Entourage (2004)
Jennifer Wilkerson Reservations Clerk Reservations Clerk See fewer	Invasion (2005)
Daryl Anderson Stage Manager (uncredited) Stage Manager (uncredited) See fewer	Lou Grant (1977)