Abbott Elementary: Bette Midler Pitches Herself to Play [Spoiler]
The Abbott Elementary casting department’s job just got a lot easier.
In an X post on Sunday, showbiz veteran (and apparent Abbott fan) Bette Midler publicly lobbied for the role of Melissa’s (Lisa Ann Walter) mother, a character who has yet to appear on the ABC sitcom.
“Since I’m now using this website to pitch myself on TV shows, I would also like to play Melissa Schemmenti’s mother on Abbott Elementary,” Midler wrote. “If you see Quinta Brunson, please tell her.”
Brunson and Walter have yet to weigh in on Midler’s request.
Last month, Midler also pitched herself for another TV role for which she felt well-suited: a Real Housewife.
“Is it too late for me to become a Real Housewife of Beverly Hills?” Midler asked on X. “I’ve never watched it, but I am in the mood to talk some s—t. And to get paid for it? A dream!”
Real Housewives reunion staple Andy Cohen had replied to Midler’s request with an enthusiastic, “It’s time!” which prompted her to take the hypothetical even further: “I think my tagline should be, ‘Those Beaches don’t know what’s about to hit ‘em!!'”
Though Midler’s appearances on RHOBH and Abbott Elementary are just fantasy at the moment, her recent TV credits include Netflix’s The Politician, an episode of CBS’ Murphy Brown revival and Disney+’s Hocus Pocus 2, where she reprised the beloved role of witch Winifred Sanderson.
Can you picture Midler as Melissa’s mom on Abbott? Tell us below!
I would LOVE this!
OK, this is ideal casting… I love that the Divine Miss M is pitching this!
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Make it happen!
How could you forget about her role in Seinfeld?!? The Divine Miss M definitely has sitcom chops.
Yes, she would be great
You also need to make Lindsey Lohan a Schemmenti. IYKYK
YES I WOULD BE SO HERE FOR THIS.
Go to bed, grandma, you’re drunk. 😬
Lisa Ann Walter is 60 (though she looks younger). Bette Midler is 78. It’s *perfect*.
Woah. She’s 60?! Hot DANG!
She really seems like a fun and genuine lady IRL. I bet that helps to keep her looking young.
You’re in the minority here. Bette would be fantastic.
Quinta snap her up real quick. She is fun
Please make this happen, Quinta! 🙏🏽 Bette Midler is handing herself to you on a silver platter as perfect casting for Melissa’s mom
Remember the CBS sitcom Bette?
Bette Midler would be great because as I watched the Melissa character she reminded me of Bette Midler they would be great playing off each other.
Joy Behar would be the better cast. She’s loud, opinionated, and actually Italian. I love Joy. While she turned down a role in Ted Lasso, I could see filming this show would be more agreeable for her (since it’s not a hot European summer).
Joy Behar could portray
Melissa’s aunt.
I immediately knew that was probably the character she pitched. She would be perfect for it!
Oh please please please!
I love Bette Midler. She would be a great choice to play “Melissa’s” mother. I believe with a good back story for mother, and daughter it could work. Quinton is very creative. Hopefully, she will consider it.
OH MY GOODNESS GOING TO BE GREAT!!!
Be good pair like mother like daughter perfect match.