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How ‘Abbott Elementary’ and ‘The Righteous Gemstones’ Use the Camera to Let Us in on the Joke

Directors Randall Einhorn and Jody Hill tell IndieWire about how blocking, composition, and movement create comedy on their shows.

Jun 20, 2022 5:45 pm /

Awards / By Kristen Lopez

ABBOTT ELEMENTARY - “Open House” – It’s Open House night at Abbott Elementary, and while Janine prepares to meet her struggling student’s mother, the rest of the faculty uses the time to relax. Gregory is taken aback when he learns how Ava got the principal job, and later, Barbara’s daughter’s visit creates a commotion in more ways than one when “Abbott Elementary” returns TUESDAY, MARCH 22 (9:00-9:30 p.m. EDT), on ABC. (ABC/Scott Everett White)QUINTA BRUNSON

‘Abbott Elementary’: Quinta Brunson Originally Saw ABC Show as Cartoon

Brunson tells IndieWire she knew her show was a hit when “Abbott Elementary” got a No Context page on Twitter.

Jun 1, 2022 3:30 pm /

Awards / By Marcus Jones

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Emmy Predictions: Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series

Last year’s Best Actress in a Comedy Emmy winner Jean Smart now contends with fellow past winners Rachel Brosnahan and Sarah Jessica Parker.

Apr 29, 2022 5:37 pm /

Television / By Kristen Lopez

ABBOTT ELEMENTARY - "Wishlist" - It's Wishlist Week at Abbott: a chance for teachers to ask the local community for new school supplies. Janine takes to TikTok and with Ava's assistance, her video is a success and goes viral. Feeling confident, Janine and Ava make a video for Barbara behind her back after she declines their help. Later, Janine encourages Gregory to decorate his classroom on an all-new episode of "Abbott Elementary," TUESDAY, JAN. 11 (9:00-9:30 p.m. EST), on ABC. (ABC/Gilles Mingasson)CHRIS PERFETTI, QUINTA BRUNSON, LISA ANN WALTER, SHERYL LEE RALPH

‘Abbott Elementary’: 5 Moments That Showcase Why ABC Comedy Became a Breakout Hit

Let’s look back at the memorable moments that made the sitcom a breakout hit.

Apr 5, 2022 9:00 am /

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