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Lisa Kudrow's 'The Comeback' Tackles AI in Final Season

3/19/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Lisa Kudrow, actress, leads The Comeback's third and final season, premiering March 22, 2026, examining AI's impact on creativity.
Valerie Cherish stars in How’s That?!, the first sitcom written entirely by AI.
The show critiques Hollywood's anxieties about automation while preserving its cringe comedy.
The season features returning cast members and new faces, including Jane Fonda (actress) and Julian Stern (Kudrow's son).

History

Historical Context

The rise of automation, particularly in artificial intelligence, gained momentum in 2016 when IBM's Watson won Jeopardy!, showcasing AI's potential. This sparked concerns about job displacement, with estimates suggesting that up to 47% of U.S. jobs could be at high risk of automation. By 2026, Lisa Kudrow's sitcom, entirely written by AI, reflects ongoing anxieties about AI's impact on creativity and employment in the entertainment industry.

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Story summary

Lisa Kudrow, actress, leads The Comeback's third and final season, premiering March 22, 2026, examining AI's impact on creativity.
Valerie Cherish stars in How’s That?!, the first sitcom written entirely by AI.
The show critiques Hollywood's anxieties about automation while preserving its cringe comedy.
The season features returning cast members and new faces, including Jane Fonda (actress) and Julian Stern (Kudrow's son).

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