Dan Bucatinsky Dishes on The Comeback, Hacks, & Scandal

About this episode

Dan Bucatinsky joins Kevin Fallon to discuss the finale of The Comeback and its cultural impact.

The Comeback has officially come to an end, and Kevin Fallon is joined by actor, producer, and longtime collaborator Dan Bucatinsky to break down the emotional finale, Valerie Cherish's surprising legacy, the show's timely AI storyline, Billy's unforgettable transformation, and the awards buzz surrounding Lisa Kudrow's acclaimed performance. Plus, Dan reflects on working alongside Lisa for more than two decades, the lasting impact of Scandal, and what makes The Comeback one of television's most beloved cult classics. Follow Kevin Fallon on Instagram ⁠@kpfallon⁠ Follow Matt Wilstein on Instagram ⁠@mattjwilstein⁠ New episodes every Thursday, and Saturday; ⁠early drops on YouTube⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Kevin Fallon

Guest: Dan Bucatinsky

Topics covered

• The Comeback
• Hacks
• Scandal
• TV finale
• Awards buzz
• AI storyline

Keywords

• The Comeback
• Dan Bucatinsky
• Kevin Fallon
• Lisa Kudrow
• TV finale
• Scandal
• Hacks
• AI storyline
• Awards buzz

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Books & works: The Comeback, Hacks, Scandal

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