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EXCLUSIVE: ABC’s Abbott Elementary has been hailed for assembling one of the strongest comedy casts on television. The group, who won the 2022 SAG Award for comedy series ensemble, are being rewarded for the show’s success with major salary increases heading into Season 4. The six original Abbott Elem…

Janelle James, who plays the self-involved yet surprisingly dedicated principal Ava Coleman in Quinta Brunson's Abbott Elementary, knows that the show faces a distinct challenge as a network sitcom that consistently sheds light on the concerns plaguing low-income schools. It has to be funny, of course…

Since its debut, Abbott Elementary, which follows the lives of a group of teachers at an underfunded school in Philadelphia, has shone a light on the struggles of teachers across America who aren’t receiving the support they need to help students thrive. Related…

Actress-writer-comic Janelle James will host the 2023 Writers Guild Awards show in Los Angeles, which will be held March 5 at the Fairmont Century Plaza. She currently stars in the Writers Guild Award-nominated Abbott Elementary on ABC. “I am honored to be hosting the WGA Awards this year,” James…

ABC’s breakout new comedy series Abbott Elementary is carrying the flag for broadcast television at the 2022 Emmy Awards as the only network show to land a nomination in the Outstanding Comedy or Drama Series categories. While many creators gravitate toward streaming these days, Abbott Elementary creator/executive…

Janelle James, one of the stars of ABC's breakout comedy hit Abbott Elementary, is doubling down with the Disney-owned network. She is hosting game show The Final Straw, which has seen NFL legend Peyton Manning join as one of the exec producers. The network announced last month that the Jenga-esque format will air…