How Tyler James Williams Survived Child Stardom & Became Your 'Abbott Elementary' Crush
'Abbott Elementary' star Tyler James Williams spent more than two decades on television. Now, he’s showing everybody how it’s done.
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Abbott Elementary’s Season-Two Premiere ABC’s Highest-Rated Comedy in 3 Years
Not since Modern Family ended have this many eyeballs been on ABC’s comedies.
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Abbott Elementary’s Season 2 Premiere Was ABC’s Highest-Rated Comedy Telecast in Three Years
By Bethy Squires@BethyBSQU
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Network comedy is … back? Baby? The season-two premiere of Abbott Elementary turned out to be ABC’s highest-rated comedy telecast in three years. Fittingly, the prior comedy to be so highly rated on the network was the series finale of the epoch-defining Modern Family.
Since premiering last year, Abbott Elementary has been getting hella plaudits, including Emmys for Sheryl Lee Ralph and Quinta Brunson. Brunson had to step over Jimmy Kimmel’s prone body to accept her writing Emmy, for reasons that apparently made sense to Kimmel at the time. But critical love doesn’t always equal viewing numbers. In this case, there’s a 1:1. Abbott Elementary has grown to an overall viewership of 10 million.
Abbott Elementary’s Sheryl Lee Ralph Wants to Host the Emmys
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Sheryl Lee Ralph as Mrs. Howard. Photo: Gilles Mingasson/ABC
First an Emmy winner, next an Emmy host? In conversation at Vulture Festival on November 12, Into It host Sam Sanders chatted with Emmy winner Sheryl Lee Ralph about her Emmy winning work as Barbara Howard in Abbott Elementary. Did we mention she won an Emmy? Of course you knew that. But her unforgettable acceptance speech almost didn’t happen, Ralph shared on-stage. Originally, the woman being no-nonsense Kindergarten teacher Mrs. Howards wanted to play the over-the-top Principal Ava Coleman (hilariously played by Janelle James). Instead, she put her trust in Quinta Brunson during the audition process. “The magic sauce is Quinta,” she praised the series creator and star. “Quinta knew exactly what notes she needed everybody to play and I had to two of the notes that she needed in the character that plays Barbara Howard.”
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“You wanna know what?” she continued. “I am so glad I stayed in that lane because I have an Emmy!” As to where her Emmy is in her home? “It’s right by the bed,” she said proudly. “I wake up and I look at it.”
Earlier in the conversation, Sanders told Ralph she “saved” the Emmys for him by belting during her acceptance speech. Ralph has a better idea for how to save the awards show next year. “I’d like to host the Emmys,” she declared, before singing out “There’s No Business Like Show Business” as a pitch for her opening number. Host and another Black woman winning Outstanding Support Actress in a Comedy? “It could happen again next year,” Ralph winked.
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Sheryl Lee Ralph as Mrs. Howard. Photo: Gilles Mingasson/ABC
First an Emmy winner, next an Emmy host? In conversation at Vulture Festival on November 12, Into It host Sam Sanders chatted with Emmy winner Sheryl Lee Ralph about her Emmy winning work as Barbara Howard in Abbott Elementary. Did we mention she won an Emmy? Of course you knew that. But her unforgettable acceptance speech almost didn’t happen, Ralph shared on-stage. Originally, the woman being no-nonsense Kindergarten teacher Mrs. Howards wanted to play the over-the-top Principal Ava Coleman (hilariously played by Janelle James). Instead, she put her trust in Quinta Brunson during the audition process. “The magic sauce is Quinta,” she praised the series creator and star. “Quinta knew exactly what notes she needed everybody to play and I had to two of the notes that she needed in the character that plays Barbara Howard.”
Abbott Elementary’s Sheryl Lee Ralph Wants to Host the Emmys
The Emmy-winning actress is ready to take over hosting duties.
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“You wanna know what?” she continued. “I am so glad I stayed in that lane because I have an Emmy!” As to where her Emmy is in her home? “It’s right by the bed,” she said proudly. “I wake up and I look at it.”
Earlier in the conversation, Sanders told Ralph she “saved” the Emmys for him by belting during her acceptance speech. Ralph has a better idea for how to save the awards show next year. “I’d like to host the Emmys,” she declared, before singing out “There’s No Business Like Show Business” as a pitch for her opening number. Host and another Black woman winning Outstanding Support Actress in a Comedy? “It could happen again next year,” Ralph winked.
Critics Choice Awards nominations: Abbott Elementary leads TV
Abbott Elementary leads the TV contenders with six nominations. Better Call Saul followed with five nominations overall, followed by Gaslit, Reservation Dogs and The Good Fight.
‘Abbott Elementary,’ ‘Better Call Saul’ Lead 28th Annual Critics Choice Awards TV Nominations
"Abbott Elementary" has six noms, and "Better Call Saul" lands five, as the 28th annual Critics Choice Awards takes place Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023.
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How Ava Coleman Became Abbott Elementary’s Engineer of Chaos
Scammer, step instructor, sorority girl: Janelle James made the role of a “precocious child trying to do the job of a principal” her own.
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The ‘Abbott Elementary’ Holiday Episode Should Become an Annual Tradition
Before winter break kicks off, our favorite schoolteachers have a lovely gift for us: the best holiday episode of the season.
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Janelle James Deserves an Emmy for ‘Abbott Elementary’
In “Sick Day,” a shortage of substitute teachers means Principal Ava Coleman must take over a class. The results are, predictably, disastrous—but the acting is comedy gold.
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‘Abbott Elementary’ Took an R-Rated Turn This Week
In its last episode before the Thanksgiving break, our favorite sitcom goes shockingly blue—all thanks to one scandalous parent.
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She’s annoying as fuck, but I would like to smash her.How Ava Coleman Became Abbott Elementary’s Engineer of Chaos
Scammer, step instructor, sorority girl: Janelle James made the role of a “precocious child trying to do the job of a principal” her own.
Melissa's denim shirt on Abbott Elementary was a deliberate reference to 'The Parent Trap'
Lisa Ann Walter breaks down the midwinter return of 'Abbott Elementary' and confesses that her character's denim shirt was a purposeful nod to her role as Chessy in 'The Parent Trap.'
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Joe Budden Reacts To Being Called “The Podfather” On ‘Abbott Elementary’
"I love that show," the 42-year-old revealed.
Melissa's denim shirt on Abbott Elementary was a deliberate reference to 'The Parent Trap'
Lisa Ann Walter breaks down the midwinter return of 'Abbott Elementary' and confesses that her character's denim shirt was a purposeful nod to her role as Chessy in 'The Parent Trap.'ew.com
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Golden Globe Winners 2023 - The Full List
Martin McDonagh's The Banshees of Inisherin, Steven Spielberg's The Fabelmans come up with big wins in film categories, while Abbott Elementary and The White Lotus lead TV categories.
Tyler James Williams Wins 'Best Supporting Actor - Television Series' Golden Globe for 'Abbott Elementary'
This was the actor's first Golden Globe win.
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Abbott Elementary star Tyler James Williams has won the award for Best Supporting Actor in Musical or Comedy Series at the 2023 Golden Globe Awards. This is the actor's first Golden Globe win. Golden Globe Awards 2023: Abbott Elementary Star Tyler James Williams Wins Award for Best Supporting...
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The "Abbott Elementary" Cast Reunite at the Golden Globes
Abbott Elementary stars Sheryl Lee Ralph — who brought her daughter, Ivy Maurice — and Quinta Brunson looked glamorous at the 2023 Golden Globe Awards.
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'Abbott Elementary' Teaser: Gregory's Dad Comes to Town (Exclusive)
In ET's exclusive clip of tonight's 'Abbott Elementary' episode, Gregory's dad takes a trip to Abbott see his son.
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Praise All That is Good, 'Abbott Elementary' is Coming Back Soon
School is (almost) back in session.
Janine's sister is finally coming to 'Abbott Elementary' — get your first look
In this exclusive clip, we finally meet Janine's sister on 'Abbott Elementary,' as played by 'The Bear' star Ayo Edebiri.