Episode 331 - “Abbott Elementary” star William Stanford Davis & reaction to the Emmy nominations!

William Stanford Davis joins Mase & Sue to talk about his breakout performance on the Emmy Award winning ABC comedy, ABBOTT ELEMENTARY – how a ZOOM audition for one episode turned into a career defining series regular role, the personal connection to his character, collaborating with the writing staff, the evolution of Mr. Johnson’s backstory, the dynamic of working with kids, how his public-school experience growing up relates to his TV school. They also discuss the “square jobs” he held prior to acting, driving Sidney Poitier, being the frontman for the R&B band, The Fabulous Paramount Revue, and opening for The O’Jays. Plus, a sleep remedy that causes sleeplessness, and Emmy nomination inclusions and omissions.