Coverage dated September 12, 2022 to September 14, 2022

‘Abbott Elementary’ creator visits Kimmel, collects apology

Headline from The Buffalo News, on the newest of 3 developments

“Abbott Elementary” creator-star Quinta Brunson went on Jimmy Kimmel's show two days after the comedian drew ire for pretending to lie drunk on the Emmys stage while she collected an

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Developments in this update

3 dated developments, oldest first, newest marked. Each is named by one outlet's own headline; open its reports to see every outlet that covered it.

  1. Quinta Brunson Reacts to Jimmy Kimmel's Onstage Emmys Bit Amid Backlash

    Headline from NBC Los Angeles ·

  2. Quinta Brunson jokes she 'might punch' Jimmy Kimmel 'in the face' after stunt during her Emmys speech

    Headline from Fox News ·

  3. Newest

    ‘Abbott Elementary’ creator visits Kimmel, collects apology

    Headline from The Buffalo News ·

Reports & sources

42 articles, oldest first.

  1. Los Angeles Times

    Quinta Brunson wasn't bothered, but Jimmy Kimmel's dead-body gag bombed at the Emmys (opens Los Angeles Times)

    Published

    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    Jimmy Kimmel's 'disrespectful' joke at the Emmys backfired when he stayed onstage while Quinta Brunson accepted her first Emmy for 'Abbott Elementary.'

  2. The Week

  3. NBC Los Angeles

    Quinta Brunson Reacts to Jimmy Kimmel's Onstage Emmys Bit Amid Backlash (opens NBC Los Angeles)

    Published

    NBC Los Angeles's feed description

    After Jimmy Kimmel remained onstage as part of a bit as Quinta Brunson received her Emmy win, the "Abbott Elementary" creator responded to the much-talked-about moment.

  4. The Daily Dot

    The internet did not care for Jimmy Kimmel's dumb bit during Quinta Brunson's historic Emmy win (opens The Daily Dot)

    Published

    The Daily Dot's feed description

    'I might punch him in the face, I don't know.'

  5. Newsweek

    Quinta Brunson to appear on "Jimmy Kimmel" tonight: Will she punch him? (opens Newsweek)

    Published

    Newsweek's feed description

    After the TV host was accused of upstaging her at the Emmys, Brunson had some good-natured fighting words ahead of her "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" appearance.

  6. Fox News

    Quinta Brunson jokes she 'might punch' Jimmy Kimmel 'in the face' after stunt during her Emmys speech (opens Fox News)

    Published

    Fox News's feed description

    Quinta Brunson had a humorous response after Jimmy Kimmel's stunt during the Emmys. The late night host was criticizing for laying at her feet during her acceptance speech as part of a planned bit.

  7. The Buffalo News

    ‘Abbott Elementary’ creator visits Kimmel, collects apology (opens The Buffalo News)

    Published

    The Buffalo News's feed description

    “Abbott Elementary” creator-star Quinta Brunson went on Jimmy Kimmel's show two days after the comedian drew ire for pretending to lie drunk on the Emmys stage while she collected an

  8. The Week

  9. PhillyVoice

    Jimmy Kimmel apologizes to ‘Abbott Elementary’ star Quinta Brunson over Emmys joke (opens PhillyVoice)

    Published

    PhillyVoice's feed description

    The late night host said the bit was ‘dumb’ and that he’s a big fan of Brunson and her show

  10. Fox32 Chicago

    Jimmy Kimmel apologizes to 'Abbott Elementary' creator-star Quinta Brunson (opens Fox32 Chicago)

    Published

    Fox32 Chicago's feed description

    Jimmy Kimmel had distracted attention from Quinta Brunson’s Emmy acceptance speech by lying pretend-drunk on stage.

  11. CBS News

    Quinta Brunson interrupts Jimmy Kimmel's show, finishing her Emmys speech days after his "dumb comedy bit" (opens CBS News)

    Published

    CBS News's feed description

    "The last thing I would ever want to do is upset you," Kimmel told Brunson while apologizing for a joke that distracted from the actor's first Emmy win.

  12. NBC Chicago

    Jimmy Kimmel Apologizes to Quinta Brunson for His Controversial Emmys Bit (opens NBC Chicago)

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    NBC Chicago's feed description

    After Jimmy Kimmel carried out a bit during Quinta Brunson's 2022 Emmys acceptance speech, the late-night host apologized to the "Abbott Elementary" star.

  13. Black Enterprise

    Jimmy Kimmel Apologizes to Quinta Brunson For 'Dumb Comedy Bit' During Her Emmys Speech (opens Black Enterprise)

    Published

    Black Enterprise's feed description

    Jimmy Kimmel admits to "maybe" stealing Quinta Brunson's moment at the Emmys and offered her an apology during her appearance on his late-night talk show.

  14. Los Angeles Times

    Jimmy Kimmel apologizes to Quinta Brunson for viral Emmys moment and its backlash (opens Los Angeles Times)

    Published

    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    'Abbott Elementary' star Quinta Brunson was a guest on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' just days after winning her first Emmy. This time, Kimmel stayed awake.

  15. Breitbart News

    Jimmy Kimmel, Facing ‘White Privilege’ Backlash, Apologizes to Quinta Brunson for 'Dumb Comedy Bit' at Low-Rated Emmys (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    Jimmy Kimmel used his late-night show Wednesday to apologize to "Abbott Elementary" writer Quinta Brunson for a stunt some viewers claimed diminished her Emmy Award victory earlier in the week.

  16. FOX 5 DC

    Jimmy Kimmy apologizes to 'Abbott Elementary' creator-star Quinta Brunson (opens FOX 5 DC)

    Published

    FOX 5 DC's feed description

    Jimmy Kimmel had distracted attention from Quinta Brunson’s Emmy acceptance speech by lying pretend-drunk on stage.

  17. Fox News

    Jimmy Kimmel apologizes for stealing Quinta Brunson's Emmy moment as she crashes his monologue (opens Fox News)

    Published

    Fox News's feed description

    Actress Quinta Brunson got revenge on Jimmy Kimmel that was all in fun Wednesday night on his show after viewers claimed he upstaged her during her acceptance speech at the Emmys Monday.

  18. KVIA El Paso

    Jimmy Kimmel apologizes to Quinta Brunson for 'dumb comedy bit' at Emmys (opens KVIA El Paso)

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    KVIA El Paso's feed description

    By Sandra Gonzalez, CNN Well, she didn’t punch him. But Jimmy Kimmel did take some time during Quinta Brunson’s appearance on his late-night talk show Wednesday night to apologize for what he called a “dumb comedy bit” that some viewers felt took away from her Emmy victory on Monday night.

  19. NBC News

    Quinta Brunson gets her revenge during Jimmy Kimmel’s monologue after his Emmys stunt (opens NBC News)

    Published

    NBC News's feed description

    The late-night talk show host also apologized to the “Abbott Elementary” creator for stealing her moment.

  20. NPR

    'Abbott Elementary' star Quinta Brunson interrupts Jimmy Kimmel and grabs an apology (opens NPR)

    Published

    NPR's feed description

    Abbott Elementary creator-star Quinta Brunson played her own gag on Jimmy Kimmel's Emmy prank with one of her own, and then collected an apology from the late-night host whose bit was criticized.

Identical headlines usually mean shared wire copy. They are counted as separate articles but are not independent confirmation.

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