Quinta Brunson and the ‘Abbott Elementary’ Cast on the Inspirational Show’s Inspirations

Abbott Elementary’ star and creator Quinta Brunson (Janine Teagues) tells Rotten Tomatoes how much ‘The Office’ and ‘Parks and Recreation’ inspired her show. Costars Sheryl Lee Ralph (who won an Emmy for her role as Barbara Howard), Lisa Ann Walter (Melissa Schemmenti), Janelle James (Ava Coleman), Chris Perfetti (Jacob Hill), Tyler James Williams (Gregory Eddie), and William Stanford Davis (Mr. Johnson) also talk about the mockumentary style of the show, their characters’ unique contributions to it, and the positive influence ‘Abbott Elementary’ has had on the real world.
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00:00 Quinta Brunson
04:15 Sheryl Lee Ralph and Lisa Ann Walter
14:05 Janelle James and Chris Perfetti
19:44 Tyler James Williams and William Stanford Davis
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[@genuinesiggers5410]

I love the chemistry between greg and genine.. I hope quinta brunson has time for black lady sketch show

[@JacquelineMurphyActress]

Great interview and love the talented actors on the show. Congrats Sheryl Lee Ralph on your EMMY win, much deserved! & Quinta Brunson for creating such a relevant and entertaining show!

[@tshepangphawe8350]

The janitor is the funniest character

[@Yodi.]

Jill Scott & Pattie LaBelle PLEASE guest star lol

[@samillien]

I was thinking Jill Scott as well. I believe she was a teacher prior to her albums and she's from Philly!!

[@Awillii]

And Jazmine Sullivan!

[@miannalee1616]

❤❤❤❤ I love them

[@MrsGarcia84]

Yes I am watching from england. Love the show! I have season 1 on disney plus but I am waiting for season 2. When will season 2 come on disney plus?

[@NiMissNi]

Season 1 and 2 is on hulu