'Abbott Elementary' star Quinta Brunson to receive prestigious Temple University award

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- West Philadelphia native Quinta Brunson will be coming home this spring for a big honor.

The actor, writer, and creator of ABC's hit show 'Abbott Elementary' is the recipient of Temple University's prestigious 2024 Lew Klein Excellence in the Media Award.

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The Temple alumna will receive the award on May 7.

Lew Klein was a broadcast pioneer and longtime Temple instructor who was instrumental in creating the Action News format.

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