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2023 Golden Globe For Best Comedy Series: 'Abbott Elementary' Wins (Hollywood Reporter)

"During a very tough time in this country, I'm happy that 'Abbott Elementary' is able to make people laugh," the show's creator and star Quinta Brunson said in ...

The Hollywood Reporter is owned by PME Holdings, LLC, a joint venture between Penske Media Corporation and Eldridge. “This is really not the old HFPA anymore. “During a very tough time in this country, I’m happy that Abbott Elementary is able to make people laugh,” Brunson said of the ABC comedy about teachers at a Philadelphia public school. “You can’t tell a story about a West Philadelphia public school without just being truthful about the environment,” Brunson told reporters backstage about incorporating diversity and LGBTQ storylines in the show. [Golden Globes 2023](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/t/golden-globes-2023/) [Most Memorable Golden Globes Moments: Host Mocks HFPA Scandal and Tom Cruise, Eddie Murphy References Oscars Slap, and More](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/golden-globes-2023-best-worst-moments-1235295420/) [Yellowstone](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/t/yellowstone/) [Golden Globes: Regina Hall Can’t Stop Laughing About Kevin Costner’s Absence for ‘Yellowstone’ Win](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/golden-globes-2023-regina-hall-kevin-costner-best-actor-yellowstone-absence-1235294616/) [The White Lotus](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/t/the-white-lotus/) [Jennifer Coolidge Brings ‘White Lotus’ Creator to Tears in Moving Speech for Golden Globes Win](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/golden-globe-2023-supporting-actress-limited-series-jennifer-coolidge-winner-the-white-lotus-1235295384/) [Live Feed](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/e/live-feed/) [‘House of the Dragon’ Goes Where ‘Game of Thrones’ Didn’t With Golden Globe Drama Series Win](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/golden-globe-2023-best-drama-series-winner-1235294477/) [The White Lotus](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/t/the-white-lotus/) [‘The White Lotus’ Wins Golden Globe for Best Limited Series: “It’s Very Gratifying to Have This Moment”](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/golden-globes-2023-best-limited-series-the-white-lotus-1235294596/) [Golden Globes 2023](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/t/golden-globes-2023/) [Ryan Murphy, in Golden Globes Lifetime Achievement Speech, Tells LGBTQ Kids Watching at Home: “There Is a Way Forward”](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/ryan-murphy-2023-golden-globes-speech-lgbtq-youth-1235294612/) “We built a new infrastructure that transformed our organization and the awards show into something that is more diverse, transparent and responsive.” [Brunson](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/golden-globes-2023-best-tv-comedy-actress-quinta-brunson-1235294553/) and her Abbott co-star Tyler James Williams, as well as [The Bear’s Jeremy Allen White](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/golden-globe-2023-best-actor-tv-comedy-winner-jeremy-allen-white-the-bear-1235294015/) took home [awards](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/t/awards/) for acting. “That was one of the things that was exciting to me about making Abbott. In the comedy categories, [2023 Golden Globe](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/golden-globes-2023-winners-list-1235294541/) for best comedy series, marking the first win for a network series in that category in nine years. Other nominees for best comedy series included The Bear, Hacks, Only Murders in the Building and Wednesday. I don’t really have to fight too much to have diversity that is perceived with such reverence, but it really is just the story that we’re telling.”

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'Abbott Elementary,' Quinta Brunson win at Golden Globes (WTVD-TV)

The public school sitcom "Abbott Elementary" came in the lead TV nominee and took home three awards, including best comedy series.

The favorite in the category has arguably been Brendan Fraser for "The Whale." The Malaysian-born Yeoh was just the second female actor of Asian descent to win in the category, after her "Crazy Rich Asian" costar Awkwafina, who won for "The Farewell" in 2020. "Even if this is the end, you sort of changed my life in a million different ways," Coolidge told White. Fresh off her dramatic finale, Jennifer Coolidge gave one of the night's lengthiest and warmest speeches while accepting the best supporting actress in a limited series award. And they gave me the opportunity to try again." McDonagh's "The Banshees of Inisherin" left with three awards, including best screenplay for McDonagh and best actor in a comedy for Colin Farrrell. Spielberg's autobiographical coming-of-age film "The Fabelmans" won best drama film and the dark friendship tale "The Banshees of Inisherin," captured best film, comedy or musical. Fourteen years earlier, Farrell won a Globe for McDonagh's "In Bruges," which likewise paired him with Brendan Gleeson. Carmichael opened by asking the crowd to "be a little quiet here." "I won't say they were a racist organization," he continued before sitting on the stage. The Philadelphia public school ABC sitcom "Abbott Elementary" came in the lead TV nominee and took home three awards, including best comedy series. Nominated 14 times by the Globes for best director, Spielberg also won the honor for the third time.

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'Abbott Elementary' Renewed for Season 3 at ABC (Variety)

'Abbott Elementary,' the ABC sitcom about Philadelphia public school teachers created by Quinta Brunson, has been renewed for its third season.

Along best TV comedy, the Golden Globes awarded to “Abbott Elementary” on Tuesday were best TV comedy actress (Brunson) and best TV supporting actor (Williams). In Season 2, which is what we’re watching, each of the characters are getting more dynamic and the situations are getting funnier. [Quinta Brunson](https://variety.com/t/quinta-brunson/), “Abbott Elementary” takes place in a Philadelphia public school and focuses on a group of educators — with different levels of experience and optimism, but all with the determination to help their students. “This renewal is a richly deserved feather in the cap of Quinta Brunson, Justin Halpern, Patrick Schumacker and Randall Einhorn, as well as the rest of the cast and crew of ‘Abbott Elementary,'” said Channing Dungey, chairman and CEO of Warner Bros. ‘Abbott Elementary’ is the gift that keeps on giving, and I look forward to many more magnificent episodes of this brilliant, authentic and just plain funny series.” [Abbott Elementary](https://variety.com/t/abbott-elementary/)” is on a roll.

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ABC/Hulu Chief on 'Abbott,' 'The Bear,' 'Only Murders in the Building' (Variety)

ABC-Hulu's Craig Erwich on "Abbott Elementary's" big night at the Globes, "The Bear" Season 2 and "Only Murders in the Building" taking broadway.

“Only Murders in the Building” is incredibly popular because the characters are relatable and it’s funny and it’s emotional and it surprises you — in terms of the stories they talk about, the people and the tone. So whether it’s a win for “Abbott,” or John Landgraf [CEO of FX Networks] and his team and “The Bear,” or the 20th team for “The Dropout,” it’s an incredible offering to our subscribers. We’re always on the lookout for a great program for audiences, but other than that I can’t speculate. In Season 2, which is what we’re watching, each of the characters are getting more dynamic and the situations are getting funnier. I think the show continues to grow in its appeal to the audience. [Craig Erwich](https://variety.com/t/craig-erwich/), president of ABC Entertainment, Hulu and Disney Branded Television Streaming Originals, right after the Globes telecast ended on NBC for an exclusive chat about the big night out for “Abbott,” a co-production between Warner Bros.

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ABC Renews 'Abbott Elementary' for Season 3 (Hollywood Reporter)

The show also won three Emmys in 2022, for Brunson's writing, supporting actress Sheryl Lee Ralph and casting for a comedy. “This renewal is a richly deserved ...

The 35-day, multi-platform figures more than double the show’s seven-day linear audience (3.88 million), while the adults 18-49 rating more than quadruples from a 0.8. “This renewal is a richly deserved feather in the cap of Quinta Brunson, [executive producers] Justin Halpern, Patrick Schumacker, and Randall Einhorn, as well as the rest of the cast and crew of Abbott Elementary,” said Channing Dungey, chairman and CEO of Warner Bros. Brunson, Halpern, Schumacker and Einhorn executive produce. That’s 13 percent higher than last season in total viewers and a 31 percent jump in the 18-49 demo. Abbott Elementary is the gift that keeps on giving, and I look forward to many more magnificent episodes of this brilliant, authentic, and just plain funny series.” And for some extra icing on the renewal cake, our favorite group of teachers was honored this morning with two Screen Actors Guild Award nominations and last night with three Golden Globe Awards. The show also won three Emmys in 2022, for Brunson’s writing, supporting actress Sheryl Lee Ralph and casting for a comedy. [Abbott Elementary](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/t/abbott-elementary/) for another year. Abbott Elementary is the first series pickup for 2023-24 at ABC — and no surprise given its combination of awards and critical acclaim and success with viewers. The network says the series is averaging 9.1 million viewers and a 3.58 rating in the key ad demographic of adults 18-49 across platforms over the long-haul ratings window of 35 days. “Each week, this talented group of artists celebrates true unsung heroes — public school teachers. [ABC](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/t/abc/) has picked up a third season of its breakout comedy series, which is coming off a [Golden Globe win](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/golden-globes-2023-winners-list-1235294541/) for best comedy series and acting awards for Quinta Brunson (who also created the show) and Tyler James Williams.

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'Abbott Elementary' Renewed for Season 3 (Collider.com)

The Television Critics Association 2023 Winter Press Tour continues today with ABC next to outline the near future of their programming.

A mockumentary-style comedy set in one of the most underfunded public schools in the country, Abbott Elementary tackles the everyday lives of the teachers dedicated enough to their profession and their students to stick around and make things better. Abbott Elementary faculty as Janine tries to mend the friendship of two of her students who don't get along. Brunson especially was emphasized as a name to watch going forward both for her excellent performance as the dedicated Janine Teagues and as a writer. [Brunson for Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series](https://collider.com/quinta-brunson-second-black-woman-writing-comedy-series-emmy-win/) which made her only the second Black woman to do so. Abbott Elementary burst onto the scene last year as one of TV's best shows despite being placed on a broadcast channel. Quinta Brunson's hit series has been renewed for a third season as Season 2 passes the halfway mark.

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Abbott Elementary Renewed for Season 3 (IndieWire)

"Abbott Elementary," the ABC series from Quinta Brunson, was renewed for a third season on Wednesday.

Brunson stars in “Abbott Elementary” as Janine Teagues, a young teacher working at the titular poorly-funded Philadelphia public school. New episodes of “Abbott Elementary” air on Wednesdays at 9 p.m. The work that I do on the show is nothing without the work that people on this stage do.” At the 2022 Emmys, Brunson won Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series and Sheryl Lee Ralph won for Best Supporting Actress; “Abbott” had seven nominations that night. I don’t want ‘Abbott’ to be the asterisk, the outlier.” In its second season, “Abbott Elementary” is ABC’s No.

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Abbott Elementary Scores Season 3 Renewal At ABC (Deadline)

The news comes during ABC's Television Critics Association panel, just a day after Season 1 scored three Golden Globe wins at Tuesday night's ceremony, ...

Johnson in fantasy football. Brunson also executive produces the series. Though these incredible public servants may be outnumbered and underfunded, they love what they do — even if they don’t love the school district’s less-than-stellar attitude toward educating children. Abbott Elementary is the gift that keeps on giving, and I look forward to many more magnificent episodes of this brilliant, authentic, and just plain funny series,” said Channing Dungey, Chairman and CEO, Warner Bros. And for some extra icing on the renewal cake, our favorite group of teachers was honored this morning with two Screen Actors Guild Award nominations and last night with three Golden Globe Awards. The Emmy winning series is currently in its second season, which returned on January 4.

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Abbott Elementary Will Remain in Session (Vulture)

ABC renewed 'Abbott Elementary' for season three. Quinta Brunson created and stars, alongside Tyler James Williams, Janelle James, Lisa Ann Walter, ...

Quinta Brunson created and stars in the show, alongside [Tyler James Williams](https://www.vulture.com/2022/04/abbott-elementary-tyler-james-williams-interview.html), Janelle James, [Lisa Ann Walter](https://www.vulture.com/article/abbott-elementary-lisa-ann-walter-interview.html), [Chris Perfetti](https://www.vulture.com/article/abbott-elementary-chris-perfetti-jacob-interview.html), William Stanford Davis, and [Emmy winner Sheryl Lee Ralph](https://www.vulture.com/2022/09/emmys-2022-sheryl-lee-ralph-sings-acceptance-speech.html). Following the sitcom’s [near sweep at the Golden Globes](https://www.vulture.com/2023/01/golden-globes-2023-winners-list.html) last night, ABC renewed the show for its third run. Viewership alone is up 13 percent over last season, with more than 9.1 million tuning in for [Ava’s antics](https://www.vulture.com/article/abbott-elementary-principal-ava-janelle-james-appreciation.html), Ms. With numbers like these, Abbott will be in session for the foreseeable future. The renewal comes as no surprise — delivering [a 31 percent ratings increase ](https://www.vulture.com/2022/11/abbott-elementarys-s2-premiere-breaks-records-for-abc.html)over its prior season in the adults 18-to-49 category, Abbott Elementary ranks as the best school in the Philadelphia School District ABC’s No. [Abbott Elementary](https://www.vulture.com/article/abbott-elementary-review.html) will continue for another season.

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'Abbott Elementary' Sneak Peek: Gregory's Dad Comes to Town ... (Entertainment Tonight)

When Ava finds Gregory waiting at attention in the hallway, she jokingly asks if this is "one of those Stranger Things," before Lieutenant Colonel Martin Eddie ...

That we may understand that his story is just as important as all of the other stories that have to be told out here." "I truly, truly appreciate this and I pray that this is a win for Gregory Eddie," Williams added, referring to his Abbott Elementary character. We want to thank the writers of Abbott Elementary. We want to thank. It's an honor to work with you every day." We want to thank Warner Bros. In ET's exclusive sneak peek of Wednesday's episode, Gregory's dad (Orlando Jones) drops in at Abbott Elementary to visit his son, which brings out the more...militant side of the grade-school teacher. We get to make this show for everyone. The ABC series scored three of its five nominations during Tuesday's [Golden Globe Awards](https://www.etonline.com/awards/golden-globes), including Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy. [just renewed for season 3 ](https://www.etonline.com/abbott-elementary-renewed-for-season-3-after-winning-big-at-2023-golden-globes-197186)-- returned for its second season on Sept. Probably so he could tell me what he finds unsatisfactory about it to my face," Gregory tells the camera after getting caught watching his dad through the staff room window. Titled "Fight," the episode follows a day of touchdowns and missed plays as the Abbott Elementary faculty find themselves learning lessons in teamwork.

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