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Lisa Ann Walter is very similar to her “Abbott Elementary” character

Lisa Ann Walter talks about ABC's "Abbott Elementary." Walter plays Melissa Schemmenti, a second-grade teacher. She shares why she loves working with Sheryl Lee Ralph, Quinta Brunson, Tyler James Williams and the rest of the cast. Walter reveals how she learned to do a Philadelphia accent for the show. She also shares what makes "Abbott Elementary" so successful.

Chapters:
00:00 Where Melissa's Philly accent came from
04:12 "Abbott Elementary's" talented cast
08:40 Why teachers like "Abbott Elementary"
10:56 Lisa's personal connection to Melissa
13:24 Winning "Celebrity Jeopardy"
16:11 How Lisa supports the industry
18:05 Lisa's stand-up comedy
21:21 Raising a family as an actor

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