The Rest Is Entertainment The Biggest Ever Comebacks
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Nov 27, 2025 Dive into the riveting world of entertainment comebacks, from iconic movie stars like John Travolta and Brendan Fraser to the revival of the Western genre on modern TV. Explore hit comeback singles, including Cher's 'Believe' and Robbie Williams' 'Angels,' which transformed careers. Uncover notable literary revivals featuring Donna Tartt and Sherlock Holmes' dramatic return. The discussion also covers memorable TV comebacks, including Paula Abdul and Donald Trump, showcasing the enduring power of a second chance in the limelight.
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What Counts As A Comeback
- Comebacks require falling out of public taste and then finding a new route back into relevance.
- Marina Hyde frames comeback as recovery from scandal, indifference, or changing trends rather than simple resurgence.
Joan Crawford's Double Rebirth
- Joan Crawford went from MGM megastar to "box office poison" and then won an Oscar for Mildred Pierce.
- She staged a second comeback in horror films like Whatever Happened to Baby Jane, becoming an icon again.
Genres Can Make A Comeback
- Genres can revive like individual stars do; the western seemed dead but resurged via shows with frontier sensibilities.
- Richard Osman highlights Yellowstone and Taylor Sheridan's work as a strong Western comeback on TV.
