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Interview: Janelle James Brings One of TV’s Funniest Characters To Life On ‘Abbott Elementary’
Line for line, Ava on Abbott Elementary is one of, if not the funniest character on television. Played to comedic perfection by Janelle James, she makes me laugh just about every time she is on screen. Her joke to laugh ratio hits nearly 1:1, and the laughs comes from all different comedic directions; sometimes it […] More
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Interview: Taraji P. Henson Discusses Her Guest Starring Role On ‘Abbott Elementary’ And Looming SAG-AFTRA Strike
It’s been a few years since fans saw Taraji P. Henson on the silver screen, though her memorable role as Cookie Lyon on FOX’s Empire still holds a place as one of the best characters on television in recent years. In April, Henson returned to TV in her guest-starring role on the ABC hit show […] More
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Interview: Co-Showrunners Justin Halpern And Patrick Schumacker Discuss The Runaway Hit ‘Abbott Elementary’
Workplace comedies like Abbott Elementary, in particular, take a season to find their rhythm, but Abbott clicked right away for viewers and the creatives behind the show. Co-showrunners Justin Halpern and Patrick Schumacker knew they had something exceptional early in the process. They point to creator & fellow showrunner Quinta Brunson and her perspective on […] More
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Interview: Sheryl Lee Ralph Talks ‘Abbott Elementary’ And Raising The Bar Of Excellence
The legendary Sheryl Lee Ralph has spent decades turning in consistent performances in TV, film, and theater. It’s her versatility and sheer talent that has given generations of viewers memorable characters, from Moesha’s stepmom Dee in the 90s sitcom Moesha to playing Lauryn Hill’s mother Florence Watson in Sister Act 2 and Ginger St. James […] More
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Interview: Moira Frazier on Building the Hairstyles of the ‘Abbott Elementary’ Cast
In my conversation with Moira, she describes what hairstyling means to her in terms of building a character and how she has drawn on her experience owning a salon to help build the looks for the characters of the series. It may surprise you that she would keep over 100 wigs ready and available for […] More
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Interview: Lisa Ann Walter on Melissa’s Italian Roots and the Spirit of ‘Abbott Elementary’
Abbott Elementary is easily one of the best success stories of network television in recent history, the only broadcast series to be nominated for a top prize at the Emmys last year and now wrapping up a great second season ahead of its third round coming soon. Among its talented cast is Lisa Ann Walter, […] More
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Interview: Chris Perfetti on Relating to Jacob and the Wonder of ‘Abbott Elementary’
Abbott Elementary is easily one of the best success stories of network television in recent history, the only broadcast series to be nominated for a top prize at the Emmys last year and now wrapping up a great second season ahead of its third round coming soon. Among its talented cast is Chris Perfetti, who […] More
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‘Abbott Elementary’ Is Back In Session For More Laughs
Welcome back class for sophomore year of ABC’s smash hit, Abbott Elementary. The series about a public school in Philadelphia took the world by storm, garnering both critical and viewer praise. While a comedy, Abbott touches upon the very serious challenges facing the educational system, doing so through colorful characters, laugh out loud humor, and […] More
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Before Emmy Gold: Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
This week at Awards Radar, we’re doing deep dives into the past work of this year’s Emmy nominees. From underseen cult classics to mega-blockbusters, these nominees have had various roles and projects shaping their careers. The Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series category proves to be a tight race with these immensely talented actresses. […] More
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Emmys: Will “Abbott Elementary” follow “Fleabag” road to Emmy Success”?
Abbott Elementary, debuted in December and was an instant hit with both Critics and audiences alike. The mockumentary about an inner city grade school in Philadelphia. The mid-season replacement became one of the most beloved new series of the year. Abbott Elementary was not only the only big-four network show to receive a series nomination […] More
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EMMY 2022: FINAL PREDICTIONS: So Many Great Nominees. Who Will Win?
Go big or go home is not always the best way to approach predictions. So, I decided to ignore reason and take that approach. Buckle in for some wild predictions – predictions I stand by. I am ready for this year’s Emmys and when I say ready I mean completely unready. My early season predictions […] More
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2022 Emmy Predictions: Where Things Stand On the Last Day of Voting
We are winding down the last hours of Emmys voting, the time when a large number of the ballots are still being filled out. Nothing is set in stone quite just yet. It looks like voters took notes from our Awards Radar FYC pieces (drama, comedy, limited) where we spotlighted performances and series that may […] More