Over the years, ABC has been the origin of many beloved sitcoms including Boy Meets World, Family Matters, Full House, George Lopez, My Wife and Kids, Hangin' With Mr. Cooper, The Brady Bunch, and so many others. Recently, the network has found success with comedic series like Modern Family, The Goldbergs, and Black-ish. Abbott Elementary is the newest addition to this list of sitcoms, and it has shattered records set by some of its predecessors.
Sitcoms on ABC have found tremendous success. Modern Family is among the network's most successful, winning a total of 22 Primetime Emmy Awards over the course of its 11 season run. ABC's newest sitcom, Abbott Elementary has already begun to prove that it has the ability to challenge Modern Family as one of the network's most successful sitcoms, with only nine episodes under its belt.
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Abbott Elementary is a mockumentary-style sitcom, a technique many will recognize that was used by popular comedies including The Office and Parks and Recreation. Like these sitcoms shot in the mockumentary style, it is set within the workplace. The series is set within the Philadelphia school Abbott Elementary, where a number of underfunded, devoted teachers attempt to make the most of what they have to make a difference in their students' lives. The school's staff is composed of colorful characters who ensure that each episode is memorable.
Abbott Elementary hails from creator Quinta Brunson, a former Buzzfeed writer and producer. Brunson drew from her own life to create the atmosphere for the sitcom which is set in her hometown of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In addition to being the creator of Abbott Elementary, Brunson works as a writer
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