publication date: Sunday, July 10, 2022 (part of Summer 2022)

category: Television

clue: This black lady can get all of the nice dates she wants, now that her sitcom about grade-school teachers has become a big hit.

explanation: Brunson is the star, creator, and showrunner of Abbott Elementary. She previously starred in A Black Lady Sketch Show, and her own Instagram-based series Girl Who Has Never Been on a Nice Date. more…

intended difficulty: easy

solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Chris Lemler, Richard Slominsky, and Erik Bates


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