When we speak, she’s still bathing in the afterglow of the incredible awards season. This year saw a number of wins including an impressive sweep at the Golden Globes, the NAACP Image Awards, the Emmys, and Critics’ Choice Awards, alongside a stream of pictures of Quinta slaying in some of the best looks the red carpet has seen in a while. That’s a tricky balance to achieve.Ī post shared by Quinta Brunson formula is obviously working. It deftly weaves hilarious gags, flourishing romances, and all the hallmarks of a great sitcom with a message about the importance of teachers without feeling like a show that only explores hard-hitting issues in a way that makes you feel like you’re being hit over the head with its political gesturing. “I was at a restaurant and an eight-year-old ran up to me and started screaming that she loved Abbott Elementary and then I hear from Oprah who is asking what’s going to happen with Janine and Gregory,” she adds.īuilding on the growing trend of comedic black women writing and fronting their own runaway hits (the ranks of which include Issa Rae’s Insecure, or Michaela Coel’s Chewing Gum), Brunson plays Janine, Abbott Elementary’s slightly awkward but ruthlessly optimistic protagonist trying to do her best work in America’s ruthlessly underfunded education system.
Without reaching back into the vault of 80s and 90s classics, the options for an intergenerational hit have been few and far between.
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“Network became old people TV, streaming became young people TV and HBO became pure raunchy TV, so there’s a lot of separation,” she adds. On visits back to her family home it was hard to pick something that would be communally enjoyed by her, her mum, or younger generations in her Christian family who may not all be able to stomach trending shows like Euphoria, where the director sprinkles genitals into its scenes like Salt Bae throws seasoning on steaks. So my goal was to be able to make something that brings people together.” Our platforms, and how we communicate with each other, it just feels like everyone’s living in different worlds. “People usually use that to refer to politics, but it’s in every way. One can't help but appreciate the cultural nuances found within the comedy, and they'll surely be remembered by viewers for years to come.“Right now, we’re all on such different pages in the world,” says Quinta Brunson of our increasingly stratified modern existence.
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Women of color’s voices were prevalent throughout the series run, and those perspectives helped distinguish the program from its peers. But it's lovely to see that Robin Thede decided to highlight all the amazing women who made the show a purveyor of culture. Some creators may not have been so optimistic, especially given just how shocking this cancelation seems to be from the outside looking in. The joy of seeing their success, knowing it has forever changed the perceptions of what we can do, will never diminish. I am so grateful to everyone, and especially want to recognize the Black women and other women of color who excelled in every department at ABLSS. Thank you to all the immensely talented cast members, guest stars, writers, directors, editors and crew members who have made this show an Emmy-winning success story. The TV personality said in the post:Īlthough #ABLSS has come to an end, this show and its impact will outlive us all. Considering the series was meant to uplift untapped female comedic talent, it was only fitting that Robin Thede took a moment to specifically acknowledge the women of color who worked both in front of and behind the camera. The cancelation news was confirmed by Variety and, shortly after, the A Black Lady Sketch Show creator took to her Instagram account to express her gratitude to everyone involved in the show’s success.
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