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Sheryl Lee Ralph on ‘Abbott Elementary’ & 40-Year Climb to Stardom (February 2024)

Sheryl Lee Ralph on ‘Abbott Elementary’ & 40-Year Climb to Stardom (February 2024)

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Willie sits down with Emmy-winning star Sheryl Lee Ralph to celebrate her recent success after four decades in the business. She recalls the support she got from teachers like the one she plays on her hit show, "Abbott Elementary", and her conversation with Robert De Niro that kept her moving in the right direction. (Original broadcast date February 25, 2024.)

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Sheryl Lee Ralph on ‘Abbott Elementary’ & 40-Year Climb to Stardom (February 2024)

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