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in Interviews, TVInterview: William Stanford Davis on Mr. Johnson’s Reality and ‘Abbott Elementary’
William Stanford ‘Stan’ Davis has inspired many a clip on the internet for his work on Abbott Elementary as Mr. Johnson, the enigmatic and conspiracy theory loving janitor at the Philadelphia elementary school. Johnson doesn’t always have all the answers in the ABC mockumentary, but he does have many questions that have us looking at […] More
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Interview: Lisa Ann Walter Talks ‘Abbott Elementary’ Character Discoveries And Her Sicilian Roots
Abbott Elementary‘s Lisa Ann Walter is much more than her character Melissa Schmenti, the Italian-American, tell-it-how-it-is, fast-talking, Philadelphia-sports-loving “broad” who may or may not have some mob family ties. Walter has a background in theater, graduating from Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C., and spent years in stand-up comedy. To millennials, she’s everyone’s favorite maternal figure, […] More
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Interview: Finding the Magic of Casting the ‘Abbott Elementary’ Classrooms with Casting Director Wendy O’Brien
One of the most compelling qualities about Abbott Elementary, Quinta Brunson’s hit comedy series that has won over the hearts of audiences, is the synergy of the cast that, together, forms an ensemble you could believe to be a true group of teachers who love what they do. Joined by casting director Wendy O’Brien, who was recently nominated […] More
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Interview: Talking Storytelling through Makeup with ‘Abbott Elementary’ Makeup Department Head Alisha L. Baijounas
Recently, Awards Radar spoke with Alisha L. Baijounas about her work as the makeup department head on the multi-award winning series Abbott Elementary. Created by and starring Quinta Brunson, Abbott Elementary follows a group of teachers as they navigate working in one of the worst public schools in the country. Alisha elevated this season’s makeup, […] More
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Interview: William Stanford Davis on the Importance of Representing Educational Environments in ‘Abbott Elementary’
In Abbott Elementary, a groundbreaking comedy set in a Philadelphia public school from creator Quinta Brunson, one of the key guest stars is custodian Mr. Johnson, played by William Stanford Davis. Starting as a guest star before becoming a regular cast member, Mr. Johnson is a dedicated and compassionate component of the school’s dynamic and […] More
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Interview: ‘Abbott Elementary’ Editor Sarah Zeitlin on Crafting “Mom”
An absolute favorite in the Emmys Outstanding Comedy Series race is the highly-praised, award-winning workplace mockumentary, Abbott Elementary, a charming and hilarious exposition of real life at inner-city schools. Over the course of the show’s first two seasons, the audience has watched lead character and second-grade teacher Janine (played by the immensely talented series showrunner […] More
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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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