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    How ‘Abbott Elementary’ star Janelle James approaches her craft

    ABC’s “Abbott Elementary” is a mockumentary that portrays the chaos within an inner-city school. Janelle James talks about playing the brash, self-centered principal.

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    By Jonathan Bastian • Sep 3, 2024 • 1 min read

    ABC’s “Abbott Elementary” is a mockumentary that portrays the chaos within an inner-city school. Janelle James talks about playing the brash, self-centered principal.

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    3. 22:55How ‘Abbott Elementary’ star Janelle James approaches her craftYou’re reading this
    4. 38:38What’s ahead for college football and the Dodgers post-season
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      Jonathan Bastian

      Host, Life Examined

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      Janelle James

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    The full episode

    3 of 4
    Hamas hostages fallout, Janelle James reprise, college football
    1. 0:00Israeli citizens demand hostage deal in protest
    2. 12:22Battleground state lawsuits lay groundwork for contested 2024 election
    3. 22:55How ‘Abbott Elementary’ star Janelle James approaches her craftYou’re reading this
    4. 38:38What’s ahead for college football and the Dodgers post-season
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