Quinta Brunson to promote Abbott Elementary Season 6 on two ABC shows
The gist
Abbott Elementary creator and star Quinta Brunson is set to appear on Live with Kelly and Mark and Good Morning America on Oct. 19.
The appearances come as the ABC comedy, now in its sixth season.
How it unfolded
- Oct 7, 2026"Abbott Elementary" Season 6 returned to ABC.
- Oct 14, 2026Quinta Brunson told "Extra" that the character Barbara was based on her mother, Norma Jean Brunson.
- Oct 15, 2026An ABC press release announced the "Live with Kelly and Mark" guest lineup for the week of Oct. 19-23, with Brunson appearing Monday, Oct. 19.