Curated by: Shae A. Robinson-Mosley
Quinta Brunson and How Abbott Elementary Took Us Back to School
Looking for some laughs on a Wednesday night? Look no further than Quinta Brunson, the QB of primetime sitcoms who has solidified her place as the real MVP (see what I did there?). If you haven't tuned into Abbott Elementary yet, you're blocking your own comedic blessings!
This beautifully written comedy is set in a fictional Philadelphia public school and stars Quinta Brunson and Chris Perfetti as idealistic novice teachers, Janine and Jacob (complete with rose-colored glasses and wide-open hearts); Lisa Ann Walter and Sheryl Lee Ralph as passionate veteran educators, Melissa Schemmenti and Barbara Howard; and Janelle James as the seemingly incompetent administrator. Finally, Tyler James Williams ties it all together with his hilariously deadpan delivery. With brilliantly nuanced writing and relatable characters, Quinta proves that she really can Milly Rock on any block.
This section of The Lagniappe is dedicated to the teachers who have made a difference in my life. Teachers like Ms. Harper (Carstens Elementary), Terri Ossman (Bates Academy), Rita Sitron and Mr. Bobovski (Cass Technical High School), and, of course, my Mama, Jaqueline Robinson (Detroit Public Schools and my house). Thank you all. And thank you, Quinta!
And in case you missed it, Quinta's performance on SNL was nothing short of incredible. Do yourself a favor and go watch it.
You can catch Abbott Elementary streaming on Hulu – if you don't have an account of your own, see if you can get your sister’s log in info! That’s what I do!