PaleyLive: Back to School: An Evening With Abbott Elementary's Quinta Brunson

"Quinta Brunson discusses ""Abbott Elementary"" on October 8, 2024 with moderator Heben Nigatu. In this candid conversation, Brunson opens up about the challenges and triumphs of executive producing, writing, and starring in the show that she created. Topics include: Winning Formula: What inspired the ""Abbott Elementary"" pilot. Multiple Talents: How she juggles producing, writing and starring in ""Abbott."" Do Unto Others: Her philosophy for being ""a good boss."" Starting Out: How Brunson initially developed her comedic voice. Stage Left: Why she quickly stopped doing a standup act. Buzzworthy: Her growing popularity from viral videos. First Tries: Pitching shows to Shonda Rhimes and Larry Wilmore that went nowhere. In the Spotlight: The decision to hone her acting skills. Educational Episodes: If ""Abbott"" scripts are grounded in real teachers' experiences. Rules and Regs: Comedy standards to which she consistently adheres. Comedy Times Two: Crossovers for ""Abbott Elementary"" and ""It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia."" Branching Out: Writing a film on a young religious girl's search for identity. Tuning Out: Why ""Abbott Elementary"" doesn't have a theme song. "