Abbott Elementary (TV Series)

Wrong Delivery (2022)

Sheryl Lee Ralph: Barbara Howard

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• Barbara Howard : [about casting Spider-Man]  Well, if they *do* go with a Black actor, I hope they go with that Mr. Brian Austin Green. I am so proud of that young man and all of his success.

  Gregory Eddie : Uh...

  Janine Teagues : Ts-ts-ts!

  [talking head] 

  Janine Teagues : So there are a bunch of white celebrities who Barbara thinks are Black, like "Brian Austin Green" would be "Brian Tyree Henry".

  Barbara Howard : [to a student]  Oh, I see you little Carrie Underwood! Good morning!

  Jacob Hill : [talking head]  Kerry Washington.

  Barbara Howard : I'm going straight home, put on a little Millie Bobby Brown.

  Melissa Schemmenti : [talking head]  Bobby Brown.

  Barbara Howard : No one's done more for Black actors than Tommy Lee Jones.

  Ava Coleman : [talking head]  James Earl Jones.

  Janine Teagues : [talking head]  And we just let her keep thinking that, it's easier.

  Barbara Howard : And if they go with a woman, you cannot go wrong with the splendid, the wonderful Michelle Williams! Mm-hm-hm! Now that is one talented diva! Yes! Mm-hm.

  Jacob Hill : She is arguably the third best Child of Destiny.

  Barbara Howard : And all the way to the Academy Awards from Dawson's Creek! Oh, yes, Michelle!

  Janine Teagues : [whispering to cameraman]  So close!