1 00:00:01,084 --> 00:00:03,462 Okay. Thank you, Melanie, 2 00:00:03,462 --> 00:00:05,255 for showing us the inside of your eyelids again. 3 00:00:05,255 --> 00:00:06,715 Okay. Khalil, come on. You're up. 4 00:00:06,715 --> 00:00:08,884 What you got? 5 00:00:08,884 --> 00:00:12,763 For Show-and-Tell, I brought a famous person I saw outside. 6 00:00:12,763 --> 00:00:13,931 Come on in. 7 00:00:13,931 --> 00:00:16,266 Hi, I'm Bradley Cooper. What? 8 00:00:16,266 --> 00:00:19,603 Y-You are Bradley Cooper. Why are you Bradley Cooper? 9 00:00:19,603 --> 00:00:21,188 And why are you here? 10 00:00:21,188 --> 00:00:22,397 Uh, well, whenever I'm in Philly, 11 00:00:22,397 --> 00:00:24,483 you know the deli across the street? 12 00:00:24,483 --> 00:00:26,485 Uh, that's my first stop. My dad used to always take me there. 13 00:00:26,485 --> 00:00:27,527 They have the best hoagies in the city. 14 00:00:27,527 --> 00:00:28,862 [ Chuckles ] 15 00:00:28,862 --> 00:00:30,864 Everybody wanted to take a picture with him, 16 00:00:30,864 --> 00:00:33,534 so I figured he was famous. Yeah, you bet he is. 17 00:00:33,534 --> 00:00:35,869 I'm just texting the other teachers, not paps. That's okay. 18 00:00:35,869 --> 00:00:38,247 Anyway, so when my friend here asked me to come by, 19 00:00:38,247 --> 00:00:39,957 I had a minute, so I thought, "What the heck?" 20 00:00:39,957 --> 00:00:42,209 If you're famous, are you in "Spider-Man"? 21 00:00:42,209 --> 00:00:43,502 I'm not in "Spider-Man," 22 00:00:43,502 --> 00:00:45,420 but I am in "Guardians of the Galaxy." 23 00:00:45,420 --> 00:00:46,880 No, you're not! 24 00:00:46,880 --> 00:00:48,465 [ As Rocket ] Are you frickin' kiddin' me? 25 00:00:48,465 --> 00:00:50,008 I'm the voice of Rocket Raccoon! 26 00:00:50,008 --> 00:00:51,969 [ Laughter ] 27 00:00:51,969 --> 00:00:53,804 And the face of "Alias." 28 00:00:53,804 --> 00:00:56,431 Not the face of. Yeah, you were the face. 29 00:00:56,431 --> 00:00:58,058 A-And "He's Just Not That Into You." 30 00:00:58,058 --> 00:01:00,227 Well, Janine, that was rude. 31 00:01:00,227 --> 00:01:02,271 No, I-I mean "He's Just Not That Into You" 32 00:01:02,271 --> 00:01:04,022 is my favorite Bradley Cooper film. 33 00:01:04,022 --> 00:01:05,190 It's more of an ensemble, 34 00:01:05,190 --> 00:01:06,400 but if you think about it, 35 00:01:06,400 --> 00:01:07,901 it's Justin Long's movie. 36 00:01:07,901 --> 00:01:09,861 [ Chuckles ] You crazy, Bradley. 37 00:01:09,861 --> 00:01:12,906 Oh, I've been a Cooper Trooper since "Wet Hot American Summer." 38 00:01:12,906 --> 00:01:14,658 Well, you look different in person. 39 00:01:14,658 --> 00:01:15,826 You don't look famous. 40 00:01:15,826 --> 00:01:17,661 Yeah. Shouldn't your teeth be whiter? 41 00:01:17,661 --> 00:01:19,580 They should, 42 00:01:19,580 --> 00:01:21,498 but I can't whiten them because they're too sensitive. 43 00:01:21,498 --> 00:01:23,792 Oh. I just loved you in "The Holdovers." 44 00:01:23,792 --> 00:01:26,628 It was just so heartwarming. 45 00:01:26,628 --> 00:01:28,338 It's "The Hangover," and, no, it's not. 46 00:01:28,338 --> 00:01:30,382 Guys, he's literally in a critically acclaimed film 47 00:01:30,382 --> 00:01:32,009 right now. "Oppenheimer." 48 00:01:32,009 --> 00:01:33,427 Is that the one about Napoleon? 49 00:01:33,427 --> 00:01:35,637 Yes. I don't think so. I'm not in "Oppenheimer." 50 00:01:35,637 --> 00:01:37,639 Are you sure? Everybody was in "Oppenheimer." 51 00:01:37,639 --> 00:01:38,765 Yeah. 52 00:01:38,765 --> 00:01:41,018 Why are there cameras here? 53 00:01:41,018 --> 00:01:43,186 It's a long story, Brad. Bradley. 54 00:01:43,186 --> 00:01:44,855 Um, but, hey, since we have you -- 55 00:01:44,855 --> 00:01:47,566 Okay, I-I do you have to get that hoagie, so, um... 56 00:01:47,566 --> 00:01:48,984 but this -- this was so much fun, 57 00:01:48,984 --> 00:01:50,235 and does Khalil get an "A"? 58 00:01:50,235 --> 00:01:51,862 Oh, hell yeah, he does. 59 00:01:51,862 --> 00:01:53,447 Um, can you stay and take just one picture before you go? 60 00:01:53,447 --> 00:01:54,948 Yeah, of course. Okay. Thank you. 61 00:01:54,948 --> 00:01:57,492 Let's do it. Ooh! Get in, get in, get in. 62 00:01:57,492 --> 00:01:59,411 Hey. This is so exciting. 63 00:01:59,411 --> 00:02:01,455 I can't wait to tell everyone at the district. 64 00:02:01,455 --> 00:02:02,914 Oh, you work at the school district? Yeah. 65 00:02:02,914 --> 00:02:05,542 Oh, you know that these schools are criminally underfunded? 66 00:02:05,542 --> 00:02:07,002 It's proven every-- Yeah. Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah. I'm working on it. 67 00:02:07,002 --> 00:02:08,545 Let's just take the picture. Okay. 68 00:02:08,545 --> 00:02:09,504 [ Camera shutter clicks ] 69 00:02:09,504 --> 00:02:11,673 [ Maker's "Hold'em" playing ] 70 00:02:11,673 --> 00:02:19,640 ♪♪ 71 00:02:21,975 --> 00:02:23,644 Jacob: Look, guys, I don't know. 72 00:02:23,644 --> 00:02:26,229 She just said she's "dropping by with a special surprise." 73 00:02:26,229 --> 00:02:28,023 Wait, who's coming? Janine? 74 00:02:28,023 --> 00:02:29,232 It's not too late to leave, y'all. 75 00:02:29,232 --> 00:02:31,318 She can't annoy us if we're not here. [ Chuckles ] 76 00:02:31,318 --> 00:02:34,571 Hello! Hi, everyone! Sorry we're late. 77 00:02:34,571 --> 00:02:38,283 But do notice that we are a we, which is exciting. 78 00:02:38,283 --> 00:02:40,535 Please meet Joan from the city. 79 00:02:40,535 --> 00:02:42,454 And you'll remember Elizabeth Washington 80 00:02:42,454 --> 00:02:44,414 from the Education Board. 81 00:02:44,414 --> 00:02:46,416 Okay, what's up? 'Cause last time she was here, 82 00:02:46,416 --> 00:02:49,002 I had to eulogize Gregory at the Educator of the Year thing. 83 00:02:49,002 --> 00:02:51,296 There's my star. 84 00:02:51,296 --> 00:02:53,882 Hey, you never sent me thank you flowers. [ Laughs ] 85 00:02:53,882 --> 00:02:55,384 This is my nightmare. 86 00:02:55,384 --> 00:02:57,469 Literally, she's my sleep paralysis demon. 87 00:02:57,469 --> 00:03:00,639 Abbott Elementary is set to be designated 88 00:03:00,639 --> 00:03:05,268 as a historical landmark in the city of Philadelphia. 89 00:03:05,268 --> 00:03:06,895 We're gonna be a historical place? 90 00:03:06,895 --> 00:03:08,563 Cha-ching! [ Laughs ] 91 00:03:08,563 --> 00:03:09,648 What? 92 00:03:09,648 --> 00:03:10,774 It comes with a discretionary fund 93 00:03:10,774 --> 00:03:12,484 for structural upkeep. 94 00:03:12,484 --> 00:03:13,652 Yeah, that's true. 95 00:03:13,652 --> 00:03:15,779 My great aunt's pastrami shop got designated 96 00:03:15,779 --> 00:03:18,365 'cause Dick Clark looked through the window once. 97 00:03:18,365 --> 00:03:20,409 We've always known how special Abbott is, 98 00:03:20,409 --> 00:03:22,577 but now we're historic. 99 00:03:22,577 --> 00:03:24,121 Like the "Rocky" stairs. 100 00:03:24,121 --> 00:03:26,832 Not quite, as Rocky is a fictional character. 101 00:03:26,832 --> 00:03:28,208 How about we throw you down those stairs, 102 00:03:28,208 --> 00:03:29,501 and you can see how fictional they feel?! 103 00:03:29,501 --> 00:03:31,461 I think she just means like the home of Betsy Ross. 104 00:03:31,461 --> 00:03:32,796 Right? Okay. 105 00:03:32,796 --> 00:03:34,089 Oh, my God, guys, 106 00:03:34,089 --> 00:03:36,425 we're probably going to be a part of walking tours. 107 00:03:36,425 --> 00:03:38,135 Oh, my gosh. Who's gonna give the tour? 108 00:03:38,135 --> 00:03:39,261 Uh, okay. I'll do it. Barbara: Okay. 109 00:03:39,261 --> 00:03:42,722 Abbott is certainly old, but historic? 110 00:03:42,722 --> 00:03:45,142 Willard R. Abbott himself 111 00:03:45,142 --> 00:03:49,229 used this very building as a bomb shelter. 112 00:03:49,229 --> 00:03:50,856 It actually turned out to be a false alarm. 113 00:03:50,856 --> 00:03:52,607 Nevertheless, 114 00:03:52,607 --> 00:03:56,111 a great man cowered on this hallowed ground. 115 00:03:56,111 --> 00:03:57,863 That's right. We're gonna be famous. 116 00:03:57,863 --> 00:04:00,282 Aah! This is so cool. 117 00:04:00,282 --> 00:04:03,952 Working at the district, we treat every school as equal. 118 00:04:03,952 --> 00:04:05,829 But I always knew Abbott was exceptional. 119 00:04:05,829 --> 00:04:07,330 And now the city agrees. 120 00:04:07,330 --> 00:04:09,583 Eat it, all other schools in the district! 121 00:04:09,583 --> 00:04:11,710 [ Chuckles ] 122 00:04:11,710 --> 00:04:13,253 You'll cut that part out, right? 123 00:04:13,253 --> 00:04:15,589 Attention Abbott Elementarians... 124 00:04:15,589 --> 00:04:17,507 it's your captain, Principal Coleman, speaking. 125 00:04:17,507 --> 00:04:19,217 If you're learning, stop. 126 00:04:19,217 --> 00:04:21,261 Abbott Elementary, the school that I raised, 127 00:04:21,261 --> 00:04:23,889 is becoming a Philly historical landmark. 128 00:04:23,889 --> 00:04:26,141 There will be a plaque ceremony honoring our school's 129 00:04:26,141 --> 00:04:28,185 namesake, Willard R. Abbott. 130 00:04:28,185 --> 00:04:29,770 And if that sounds old and dusty to you, 131 00:04:29,770 --> 00:04:31,855 the district is also throwing a pre-party 132 00:04:31,855 --> 00:04:33,356 for us and the neighborhood. 133 00:04:33,356 --> 00:04:35,025 We're partying on the district's tab. 134 00:04:35,025 --> 00:04:36,776 Oh, and there will be pizza. 135 00:04:36,776 --> 00:04:38,778 [ All cheering ] 136 00:04:38,778 --> 00:04:40,697 You're welcome. 137 00:04:40,697 --> 00:04:42,657 Just imagine how many people are gonna be posing 138 00:04:42,657 --> 00:04:44,451 with peace signs out by the plaque. 139 00:04:44,451 --> 00:04:46,953 Oh, no. People do finger hearts now. Like that. 140 00:04:46,953 --> 00:04:49,039 I have to admit, this is impressive. 141 00:04:49,039 --> 00:04:50,248 I already feel more distinguished. 142 00:04:50,248 --> 00:04:51,917 You can't even spell "distinguished." 143 00:04:51,917 --> 00:04:53,835 [ Laughs ] 144 00:04:53,835 --> 00:04:56,671 [ Clears throat ] Barbara, Melissa. 145 00:04:56,671 --> 00:04:58,882 That was your, uh, "This is amazing look," huh? 146 00:04:58,882 --> 00:05:00,050 Right? 147 00:05:00,050 --> 00:05:01,927 I'm so happy you're happy. 148 00:05:01,927 --> 00:05:03,011 But? 149 00:05:03,011 --> 00:05:04,221 No but. There's a but. 150 00:05:04,221 --> 00:05:05,806 I can feel a but. 151 00:05:05,806 --> 00:05:07,474 Damn. You freaky. 152 00:05:07,474 --> 00:05:08,767 [ Door opens ] 153 00:05:08,767 --> 00:05:10,560 But... I knew it. 154 00:05:10,560 --> 00:05:13,271 ...Janine, this is just local politics. 155 00:05:13,271 --> 00:05:15,232 It's got nothing to do with our school. 156 00:05:15,232 --> 00:05:16,775 Melissa: Yeah. Plus this is Philly. 157 00:05:16,775 --> 00:05:18,944 I mean, you can't hock a loogie without hitting 158 00:05:18,944 --> 00:05:20,654 something historic around here. 159 00:05:20,654 --> 00:05:22,531 Oh, my God, please. 160 00:05:22,531 --> 00:05:25,492 Just one parade without Barbara clouds and Melissa meatballs. 161 00:05:25,492 --> 00:05:27,452 [ Scoffs ] You wish it rained my meatballs. 162 00:05:27,452 --> 00:05:30,038 And let me remind you, you asked. 163 00:05:30,038 --> 00:05:31,540 Uh, yes, but that was before 164 00:05:31,540 --> 00:05:33,291 when I thought I would like to answer. 165 00:05:33,291 --> 00:05:35,043 No one is saying that meaningless accolades 166 00:05:35,043 --> 00:05:37,546 can't be a win-win, but... 167 00:05:37,546 --> 00:05:40,590 No, it's more like a don't care... ...don't care. 168 00:05:41,633 --> 00:05:43,134 Like I said, 169 00:05:43,134 --> 00:05:47,430 I am so happy you are happy. 170 00:05:47,430 --> 00:05:49,933 Yeah, we're ecstatic. For you. 171 00:05:49,933 --> 00:05:51,059 Okay, well, that's good, 172 00:05:51,059 --> 00:05:53,311 because it is objectively cool 173 00:05:53,311 --> 00:05:55,981 that Abbott won't be able to be overlooked anymore. 174 00:05:55,981 --> 00:05:59,234 You know? We're finally getting the recognition we deserve. 175 00:05:59,234 --> 00:06:00,902 You can't even spell "deserve." 176 00:06:00,902 --> 00:06:02,612 [ Laughs ] 177 00:06:02,612 --> 00:06:03,780 [ Upbeat music playing ] There you go. 178 00:06:03,780 --> 00:06:05,532 Ooh! Hey. 179 00:06:05,532 --> 00:06:07,701 "I 'heart' Willard R. Abbott" cupcakes! You know it. 180 00:06:07,701 --> 00:06:09,870 To match my "I 'heart' Willard R. Abbott" shirt. 181 00:06:09,870 --> 00:06:11,246 I love that. Gregory: You know, I really admire 182 00:06:11,246 --> 00:06:12,372 the commitment to the middle initial, 183 00:06:12,372 --> 00:06:13,874 but does anyone know what the "R" stands for? 184 00:06:13,874 --> 00:06:15,250 Uh, maybe Rashid? 185 00:06:15,250 --> 00:06:17,168 No. Probably -- Probably Robert. 186 00:06:17,168 --> 00:06:21,214 Hello, Abbott Elementary and community! 187 00:06:21,214 --> 00:06:23,300 My name is Elizabeth Washington, 188 00:06:23,300 --> 00:06:25,844 and I am the Chief Education Officer. 189 00:06:25,844 --> 00:06:28,680 I want to thank you all so much for joining us 190 00:06:28,680 --> 00:06:29,764 at this press opp-- 191 00:06:29,764 --> 00:06:31,433 [ Clears throat ] ...party. 192 00:06:31,433 --> 00:06:32,892 Party. 193 00:06:32,892 --> 00:06:35,061 And I want to welcome my mentee 194 00:06:35,061 --> 00:06:37,689 and Abbott's own Janine Teagues 195 00:06:37,689 --> 00:06:40,692 to the stage for opening remarks. 196 00:06:40,692 --> 00:06:42,777 [ Applause ] 197 00:06:45,989 --> 00:06:48,575 Um, thank you. Thank you, Elizab-- 198 00:06:48,575 --> 00:06:51,161 Thank you, Elizabeth, and thank you, everyone, 199 00:06:51,161 --> 00:06:53,580 for joining us in this celebration. 200 00:06:53,580 --> 00:06:56,875 We have always known how special Abbott Elementary is, 201 00:06:56,875 --> 00:07:01,630 but we are grateful that what we know will now be set in stone. 202 00:07:01,630 --> 00:07:03,590 That's a plaque pun. [ Snorts ] 203 00:07:03,590 --> 00:07:04,966 Thank you, Joan. 204 00:07:04,966 --> 00:07:07,510 [ Chuckles ] Yeah. 205 00:07:07,510 --> 00:07:10,597 And, finally, I'm gonna give a posthumous thank you 206 00:07:10,597 --> 00:07:14,142 to Abbott Elementary's namesake, Willard R. Abbott, 207 00:07:14,142 --> 00:07:17,395 who famously crawled these very halls 208 00:07:17,395 --> 00:07:19,648 in a historical manner. 209 00:07:19,648 --> 00:07:21,316 Thank you. We love you, Willard! 210 00:07:21,316 --> 00:07:22,651 Elizabeth: Hey! Yes! 211 00:07:22,651 --> 00:07:25,403 Hey. H-Hey, Willard R. Abbott was a racist. 212 00:07:25,403 --> 00:07:26,946 [ Spectators gasp ] 213 00:07:26,946 --> 00:07:30,283 Oh, my. Okay. So, we can't just shout things out 214 00:07:30,283 --> 00:07:32,285 because it's fun to shout. It's true! 215 00:07:32,285 --> 00:07:33,620 Know your history! 216 00:07:33,620 --> 00:07:35,622 Okay. That's -- Easy. 217 00:07:35,622 --> 00:07:38,875 I want everybody to just calm down and take a breath... 218 00:07:38,875 --> 00:07:41,336 Well, now we know what the "R" stands for. ...and then welcome, uh, 219 00:07:41,336 --> 00:07:43,088 dialoguing and different poin-- 220 00:07:45,298 --> 00:07:48,593 And when you say racist, you mean like racist racist? 221 00:07:48,593 --> 00:07:51,137 One racist is racist enough, don't you think? 222 00:07:51,137 --> 00:07:53,556 I'm sorry. B.L.A.C.K.S.? What does that even stand for? 223 00:07:53,556 --> 00:07:56,726 Building Love And Creating Kids Safety, obviously. 224 00:07:56,726 --> 00:07:58,520 And don't be trying to change the subject. 225 00:07:58,520 --> 00:08:00,689 Now, Willard R. Abbott was a city planner 226 00:08:00,689 --> 00:08:03,316 and his city plan was to uphold segregation 227 00:08:03,316 --> 00:08:05,360 while red lining all of Philadelphia. 228 00:08:05,360 --> 00:08:07,362 Oh, my God. How did I not know that? 229 00:08:07,362 --> 00:08:08,905 Am I bad at history? 230 00:08:08,905 --> 00:08:11,741 They have all kind of methods for rewriting legacies. 231 00:08:11,741 --> 00:08:13,993 You know, like getting schools named after themselves. 232 00:08:13,993 --> 00:08:15,453 I guess we shouldn't be surprised 233 00:08:15,453 --> 00:08:17,455 that a white man of that era was racist. 234 00:08:17,455 --> 00:08:20,500 And so none of you thought to, like, background-check this guy? 235 00:08:20,500 --> 00:08:22,168 Are you even from Philadelphia? 236 00:08:22,168 --> 00:08:23,837 Yeah, I mean, Joan, did you know about this? 237 00:08:23,837 --> 00:08:26,047 Oh, yes, absolutely. 238 00:08:26,047 --> 00:08:27,340 Janine: Guess that tracks. 239 00:08:27,340 --> 00:08:28,800 There are a lot of landmarks in this city 240 00:08:28,800 --> 00:08:30,051 honoring bad men. 241 00:08:30,051 --> 00:08:32,303 And women. No, wait. No. 242 00:08:32,303 --> 00:08:34,180 Ever been on Columbus Boulevard? 243 00:08:34,180 --> 00:08:36,516 Literal state of "Penn"-sylvania. 244 00:08:36,516 --> 00:08:39,185 Franklin Bridge, Franklin Court, Franklin Institute. 245 00:08:39,185 --> 00:08:40,478 My uncle Franklin. 246 00:08:40,478 --> 00:08:42,355 A lot of eggs in that Franklin basket. 247 00:08:42,355 --> 00:08:43,690 This is the nature of history. 248 00:08:43,690 --> 00:08:45,024 It's not all good. 249 00:08:45,024 --> 00:08:46,484 I'm so mad... 250 00:08:46,484 --> 00:08:47,819 at you! 251 00:08:47,819 --> 00:08:49,529 Damn, why did you have to bring this up? 252 00:08:49,529 --> 00:08:52,365 Okay, w-what if we change the school's name to... 253 00:08:52,365 --> 00:08:54,784 um...blanking on people who aren't problematic. 254 00:08:54,784 --> 00:08:56,953 "Doin' Just Fine" Elementary. 255 00:08:56,953 --> 00:09:00,123 We already have 100 school names and mascots 256 00:09:00,123 --> 00:09:01,833 already in line for a makeover, 257 00:09:01,833 --> 00:09:04,544 and the ones that are racist without having to Google 258 00:09:04,544 --> 00:09:05,962 are priority. 259 00:09:05,962 --> 00:09:08,465 And you're looking at at least three to five years. 260 00:09:08,465 --> 00:09:10,925 I'm sorry, Janine. This is too messy. We're out. 261 00:09:10,925 --> 00:09:12,302 No, wait. My clout! 262 00:09:12,302 --> 00:09:13,720 Wait, uh, what if, uh...what if -- 263 00:09:13,720 --> 00:09:15,388 Melissa: There's no "what if." 264 00:09:15,388 --> 00:09:17,849 A stupid designation is not gonna change anything 265 00:09:17,849 --> 00:09:18,892 about this school. 266 00:09:18,892 --> 00:09:20,101 Barbara: We didn't have one yesterday. 267 00:09:20,101 --> 00:09:21,519 We don't have one today. 268 00:09:21,519 --> 00:09:23,354 But look on the bright side. 269 00:09:23,354 --> 00:09:25,273 The kids got pizza! 270 00:09:25,273 --> 00:09:26,858 Let's just leave it at that. 271 00:09:26,858 --> 00:09:30,653 Guys, if we give up now, we're named after a racist 272 00:09:30,653 --> 00:09:32,697 and we don't have a plaque. 273 00:09:32,697 --> 00:09:34,949 Level with me, Liz. What can we do? 274 00:09:34,949 --> 00:09:37,702 Well, I mean, the plaque is already made, so you're out of luck. 275 00:09:37,702 --> 00:09:41,915 Unless you can find another Willard R. Abbott of note 276 00:09:41,915 --> 00:09:44,375 and say that the school is named after him. 277 00:09:44,375 --> 00:09:45,251 Janine can do that. I can do that. 278 00:09:45,251 --> 00:09:46,544 Oh, wow. 279 00:09:46,544 --> 00:09:49,464 Uh, so is it not clear I was joking? 280 00:09:49,464 --> 00:09:51,674 Oh, so racism's a laughing matter? Mm-hmm. 281 00:09:51,674 --> 00:09:55,345 [ Scoffs ] Of course not. Great. 282 00:09:55,345 --> 00:09:56,846 So if my minions can find a better Abbott, 283 00:09:56,846 --> 00:09:57,889 can we have the money? 284 00:09:57,889 --> 00:09:59,224 Because I've already mentally spent it 285 00:09:59,224 --> 00:10:00,683 on zip ties, beans, and birth control, 286 00:10:00,683 --> 00:10:02,227 and there's no returns in the apocalypse. 287 00:10:02,227 --> 00:10:04,604 She means, does Abbott get the recognition it deserves? 288 00:10:04,604 --> 00:10:06,397 I [sighs] I guess so. 289 00:10:08,191 --> 00:10:09,484 Chop, chop! To the library! 290 00:10:09,484 --> 00:10:10,235 Yeah. 291 00:10:12,654 --> 00:10:14,405 Go help her! Damn! 292 00:10:14,405 --> 00:10:15,907 What if she needs to reach a book on the middle shelf? 293 00:10:20,620 --> 00:10:22,789 Okay, well, there are definitely more Willard R. Abbotts 294 00:10:22,789 --> 00:10:24,124 than I expected. 295 00:10:24,124 --> 00:10:26,417 Oh, Abbott used to have an indoor pool. 296 00:10:26,417 --> 00:10:27,961 Wait, no. 297 00:10:27,961 --> 00:10:29,420 Apparently the basement flooded in '63 298 00:10:29,420 --> 00:10:31,548 and they just didn't drain it until '71. 299 00:10:31,548 --> 00:10:32,590 Oh, God. 300 00:10:32,590 --> 00:10:34,092 Oh. Wow. 301 00:10:34,092 --> 00:10:35,802 Look at this picture from the district archives. 302 00:10:35,802 --> 00:10:37,929 Hmm. I didn't know Abbott had Black teachers back then. 303 00:10:37,929 --> 00:10:39,389 I didn't know Philly did. 304 00:10:39,389 --> 00:10:41,558 Okay, trailblazing. Hold on. 305 00:10:41,558 --> 00:10:44,811 Did Abbott have a real-life owl as a mascot back in the '80s? 306 00:10:44,811 --> 00:10:46,062 Keep reading. 307 00:10:46,062 --> 00:10:48,565 "World's most rabid owl discovered in local school." 308 00:10:48,565 --> 00:10:50,024 Yeah, that makes sense now. Mm-hmm. Yeah. 309 00:10:50,024 --> 00:10:51,150 Oh! Ohh. 310 00:10:51,150 --> 00:10:52,819 How does a book smell bad? 311 00:10:52,819 --> 00:10:54,737 I cannot wait to get my librarian program 312 00:10:54,737 --> 00:10:56,239 off the ground. 313 00:10:56,239 --> 00:10:57,866 Library program? 314 00:10:57,866 --> 00:11:00,577 Yeah. Did I not tell you? 315 00:11:00,577 --> 00:11:03,872 Sorry. I've been so busy. 316 00:11:03,872 --> 00:11:05,874 Okay, team, I'm gonna go see 317 00:11:05,874 --> 00:11:07,292 if I can rustle up anything in admin. 318 00:11:07,292 --> 00:11:08,293 Alright. 319 00:11:08,293 --> 00:11:10,253 Jacob: Look. Research? Absolutely. 320 00:11:10,253 --> 00:11:12,797 But between us, Janine and Gregory... 321 00:11:12,797 --> 00:11:14,716 [ Chuckles ] 322 00:11:14,716 --> 00:11:17,969 ...they're like a handsome moth to a cutie-patootie flame. 323 00:11:17,969 --> 00:11:19,971 They've given: they will. They've given: they won't. 324 00:11:19,971 --> 00:11:21,973 Now they're giving: two people that kissed 325 00:11:21,973 --> 00:11:24,851 but decided to just be friends for some Godforsaken reason. 326 00:11:24,851 --> 00:11:26,561 So, yeah. 327 00:11:26,561 --> 00:11:29,397 Figured they should have some time alone. 328 00:11:29,397 --> 00:11:31,983 So... 329 00:11:31,983 --> 00:11:33,026 how has it been at the district? 330 00:11:33,026 --> 00:11:35,361 Oh, it's been great, actually. 331 00:11:35,361 --> 00:11:36,905 Been learning a lot. 332 00:11:36,905 --> 00:11:39,240 It's different, though. Clean. 333 00:11:39,240 --> 00:11:41,826 Isn't that a good thing? You know, you'd think, 334 00:11:41,826 --> 00:11:44,704 but I just miss Abbott's ambience. 335 00:11:44,704 --> 00:11:46,497 Our dirt has a certain... 336 00:11:46,497 --> 00:11:47,582 "Janine" sais quoi. 337 00:11:47,582 --> 00:11:51,044 [ Both laugh ] 338 00:11:51,044 --> 00:11:53,588 So, your, uh -- your library program... 339 00:11:53,588 --> 00:11:54,589 Mm-hmm. 340 00:11:54,589 --> 00:11:55,757 ...will there be microfiche? 341 00:11:55,757 --> 00:11:57,342 Of course not. 342 00:11:57,342 --> 00:12:00,053 Never mind. That would be nuts, right? 343 00:12:00,053 --> 00:12:02,055 Yes, Gregory, that would be nuts. 344 00:12:02,055 --> 00:12:04,849 Yeah, I know. I know. But that's amazing, though. 345 00:12:04,849 --> 00:12:06,601 Thanks. Look at you, 346 00:12:06,601 --> 00:12:08,937 programming stuff and taking names. 347 00:12:08,937 --> 00:12:12,023 You're absurd... and thank you. 348 00:12:12,023 --> 00:12:13,650 I'm absurd? Yes. 349 00:12:13,650 --> 00:12:15,485 You're the one with a pin that's a game of tic-tac-toe. 350 00:12:15,485 --> 00:12:17,445 I like this. Yeah, I know you do. 351 00:12:17,445 --> 00:12:18,863 Guys! Guys! I found something. 352 00:12:18,863 --> 00:12:20,490 Both: What? 353 00:12:20,490 --> 00:12:23,034 Well, I found an idea, like, in my head. 354 00:12:23,034 --> 00:12:24,202 Willy! 355 00:12:24,202 --> 00:12:25,703 You can't just say Willy all willy-nilly. 356 00:12:25,703 --> 00:12:28,456 What is...? Short for Willard. 357 00:12:28,456 --> 00:12:29,999 Okay. We searched for Willard R. Abbott 358 00:12:29,999 --> 00:12:33,586 and Bill Abbott, but we didn't search for Willy. 359 00:12:33,586 --> 00:12:36,172 Willy is insane, but okay. 360 00:12:38,216 --> 00:12:42,220 Oh, my God, Willy Abbott, AKA Willard R. Abbott V. 361 00:12:42,220 --> 00:12:43,596 He's a direct descendant. 362 00:12:43,596 --> 00:12:46,724 Environmental philanthropist. Seems promising. 363 00:12:46,724 --> 00:12:48,059 He funds environmental research 364 00:12:48,059 --> 00:12:49,686 and he works to combat misinformation. 365 00:12:49,686 --> 00:12:51,729 He's -- He's -- He's basically a hero! 366 00:12:51,729 --> 00:12:52,939 Okay. Alright, keep looking. 367 00:12:52,939 --> 00:12:54,565 Let's make sure that he's squeaky clean. 368 00:12:54,565 --> 00:12:56,651 He wrote a Medium article... Oh, no. 369 00:12:56,651 --> 00:12:58,194 ...denouncing the racist views 370 00:12:58,194 --> 00:12:59,946 of his great-great-grandfather and namesake, 371 00:12:59,946 --> 00:13:02,407 Willard R. Abbott! Hot damn! 372 00:13:02,407 --> 00:13:04,659 He has a contact form on his website. 373 00:13:04,659 --> 00:13:06,911 Let's free Willy. Let's just e-mail him, yeah? 374 00:13:06,911 --> 00:13:07,495 Mm-hmm. Yeah. 375 00:13:08,997 --> 00:13:11,916 [ Indistinct conversations ] 376 00:13:11,916 --> 00:13:13,376 So, what are we thinking racism-wise? 377 00:13:13,376 --> 00:13:14,794 I can't tell by his outfit. 378 00:13:14,794 --> 00:13:17,714 [ Chuckles ] Good find. He's a charmer. 379 00:13:17,714 --> 00:13:19,132 Thank you guys so much for coming back 380 00:13:19,132 --> 00:13:20,550 and giving us another shot. 381 00:13:20,550 --> 00:13:22,593 Well, the plaque was very expensive, yeah. Yep. 382 00:13:22,593 --> 00:13:24,429 But, um, seems legit. We vetted him. 383 00:13:24,429 --> 00:13:26,014 [ Melissa scoffs ] 384 00:13:26,014 --> 00:13:29,434 At the district, "vet" means checked for a pulse. 385 00:13:29,434 --> 00:13:32,145 You know, another pass wouldn't hurt. 386 00:13:32,145 --> 00:13:34,022 Especially with his demographic. 387 00:13:34,022 --> 00:13:36,149 Ask him if he thinks the moon is a spaceship. 388 00:13:36,149 --> 00:13:37,358 You know what? I'll handle this. 389 00:13:37,358 --> 00:13:41,237 Oh. Hey, Willy, how you doing? 390 00:13:41,237 --> 00:13:43,364 So, I wanted to ask you a couple of questions. 391 00:13:43,364 --> 00:13:45,867 Man, you guys sure are thorough, huh? 392 00:13:45,867 --> 00:13:48,202 Alright. Fill in the blank. "Women are..." 393 00:13:48,202 --> 00:13:50,455 Great leaders. Mm-hmm. Mm-hmm. 394 00:13:50,455 --> 00:13:51,914 Thoughts on birds? 395 00:13:51,914 --> 00:13:54,667 Real. And majestic. 396 00:13:54,667 --> 00:13:56,294 Also, go Birds! 397 00:13:56,294 --> 00:13:57,920 Lifetime season ticket order. Yeah. Okay. 398 00:13:57,920 --> 00:13:58,921 Where were you on January 6th?! 399 00:13:58,921 --> 00:14:00,089 Hey! Have some decorum. 400 00:14:00,089 --> 00:14:02,258 Oh, my God. Melissa: I got this. 401 00:14:02,258 --> 00:14:03,801 Well? 402 00:14:03,801 --> 00:14:05,845 In a coma actually. 403 00:14:05,845 --> 00:14:07,680 'Cause you fell off a wall? 404 00:14:07,680 --> 00:14:10,683 Medically induced. Tricky wisdom tooth situation. 405 00:14:10,683 --> 00:14:12,226 [ Chuckles ] That is great. 406 00:14:12,226 --> 00:14:13,853 Okay, let's get you up on stage. Great. 407 00:14:13,853 --> 00:14:16,439 Alright. 408 00:14:16,439 --> 00:14:18,357 It is time to introduce our guest... 409 00:14:20,735 --> 00:14:24,155 ...good guy philanthropist and the name on this plaque, 410 00:14:24,155 --> 00:14:27,241 Willard R. Abbott V. [ Applause ] 411 00:14:27,241 --> 00:14:29,202 Thank you. Thank you, Principal Coleman. 412 00:14:29,202 --> 00:14:30,411 And you can call me Willy. 413 00:14:30,411 --> 00:14:32,163 Willard's actually better for us. 414 00:14:32,163 --> 00:14:35,666 A school as wonderful as this 415 00:14:35,666 --> 00:14:38,669 shouldn't be named after a man like my great-great-grandfather. 416 00:14:38,669 --> 00:14:41,089 I've spent my life and career 417 00:14:41,089 --> 00:14:42,507 using family money to try 418 00:14:42,507 --> 00:14:45,718 and fight environmental prejudice and inequality, 419 00:14:45,718 --> 00:14:49,013 to right the wrongs of Abbott's past. 420 00:14:49,013 --> 00:14:51,516 [ Scattered applause ] And I accept this honor... 421 00:14:51,516 --> 00:14:53,643 with that pledge in mind. 422 00:14:53,643 --> 00:14:55,937 The world is such a beautiful place, 423 00:14:55,937 --> 00:14:57,939 and we want to keep it that way. 424 00:14:57,939 --> 00:15:01,400 This planet is in desperate need of saving. 425 00:15:01,400 --> 00:15:03,611 [ Applause ] 426 00:15:03,611 --> 00:15:06,572 And there is no place for racism 427 00:15:06,572 --> 00:15:10,243 from one edge of the Earth all the way to the other. 428 00:15:10,243 --> 00:15:12,245 Now, I don't claim to know all, 429 00:15:12,245 --> 00:15:17,375 but I do know that this flat Earth is our home for now. 430 00:15:17,375 --> 00:15:18,584 Excuse me, what? 431 00:15:18,584 --> 00:15:20,378 Yeah. Alright. Let's, um... 432 00:15:20,378 --> 00:15:22,463 Hold on, hold on, hold on. Let him cook. 433 00:15:22,463 --> 00:15:26,008 The gravity of this situation is undeniable, 434 00:15:26,008 --> 00:15:27,426 even though gravity itself isn't real. 435 00:15:27,426 --> 00:15:30,263 Okay. [ Laughs nervously ] [ Spectators murmuring ] 436 00:15:30,263 --> 00:15:32,223 This is all Janine's fault. 437 00:15:32,223 --> 00:15:33,766 The Earth is flat? 438 00:15:33,766 --> 00:15:35,685 Yes. No, no, no. No. The Earth is a globe. 439 00:15:35,685 --> 00:15:36,686 It is round, students. 440 00:15:36,686 --> 00:15:38,437 Then explain maps. 441 00:15:38,437 --> 00:15:39,313 Okay, let's go. 442 00:15:39,313 --> 00:15:40,148 Okay. 443 00:15:40,148 --> 00:15:41,607 Janine: No, wait, wait. No. 444 00:15:41,607 --> 00:15:43,985 I'm sorry, Janine. We were never here. 445 00:15:43,985 --> 00:15:46,028 And the moon is a spaceship! 446 00:15:46,028 --> 00:15:48,823 Okay. Told you. Real recognize real. 447 00:15:48,823 --> 00:15:51,701 [ Indistinct conversations ] 448 00:15:53,953 --> 00:15:56,080 You have fun? 449 00:15:56,080 --> 00:15:57,206 Janine. 450 00:15:57,206 --> 00:15:59,584 Don't gloat just yet, please. 451 00:15:59,584 --> 00:16:01,502 I'm going to think of a way to save this. 452 00:16:01,502 --> 00:16:03,212 Just need to sulk for a second. 453 00:16:03,212 --> 00:16:04,589 I'm not here to gloat. 454 00:16:04,589 --> 00:16:05,756 Yeah, we already did that 455 00:16:05,756 --> 00:16:07,466 a few minutes ago behind your back. 456 00:16:07,466 --> 00:16:11,012 Janine, we usually understand where it is you're coming from, 457 00:16:11,012 --> 00:16:14,432 even if we disagree, but we're not really getting this. 458 00:16:14,432 --> 00:16:16,934 Why are you so obsessed with a plaque? 459 00:16:16,934 --> 00:16:18,769 I just love this school so much. 460 00:16:18,769 --> 00:16:21,439 Yes. That's your defining characteristic. 461 00:16:21,439 --> 00:16:24,400 I can't be here every day this year, 462 00:16:24,400 --> 00:16:26,861 and so it's just made it more clear, you know? 463 00:16:26,861 --> 00:16:29,655 These kids, the people in the community who went here, 464 00:16:29,655 --> 00:16:33,075 we all know that this isn't just some school. 465 00:16:33,075 --> 00:16:34,410 It's special. 466 00:16:34,410 --> 00:16:36,454 And I know it was just a plaque, 467 00:16:36,454 --> 00:16:39,457 but... it was validation. 468 00:16:39,457 --> 00:16:41,042 I really wanted that for us. 469 00:16:41,042 --> 00:16:43,127 Well, tell me this. 470 00:16:43,127 --> 00:16:46,172 What makes Abbott special for you? 471 00:16:46,172 --> 00:16:50,134 What we teach, what we learn... 472 00:16:50,134 --> 00:16:53,137 the kids, teachers like you two. 473 00:16:53,137 --> 00:16:55,806 Exactly. A plaque can't convey that. 474 00:16:55,806 --> 00:16:59,352 Yeah. We don't have to prove our worth to anybody out there. 475 00:16:59,352 --> 00:17:01,479 Plus, somebody would've just stolen that plaque 476 00:17:01,479 --> 00:17:04,690 and melted it down and made, like, the perfect, 477 00:17:04,690 --> 00:17:07,944 lightweight meat tenderizer with just a -- a swing... 478 00:17:07,944 --> 00:17:09,737 like a dream. 479 00:17:11,530 --> 00:17:14,533 I-I guess I just thought it was a chance to do something. 480 00:17:14,533 --> 00:17:18,037 What we do is we teach these remarkable students 481 00:17:18,037 --> 00:17:21,499 the best we can with what we have. 482 00:17:21,499 --> 00:17:23,501 And that is what teachers have done here 483 00:17:23,501 --> 00:17:25,544 at Abbott since it opened. 484 00:17:25,544 --> 00:17:28,589 There you go. Now that is special enough. 485 00:17:30,216 --> 00:17:31,384 Thanks, guys. 486 00:17:31,384 --> 00:17:34,303 I would love to sit in this moment with you, 487 00:17:34,303 --> 00:17:36,847 but I just thought of a plan that will fix everything, 488 00:17:36,847 --> 00:17:39,600 ignoring your pleas for me to let it rest. 489 00:17:39,600 --> 00:17:40,434 I love you. Bye. 490 00:17:43,521 --> 00:17:45,273 Now, I'll tell you what he should have been nominated for 491 00:17:45,273 --> 00:17:46,524 was "Failure to Launch." 492 00:17:46,524 --> 00:17:47,900 I thought that was McConaughey. 493 00:17:47,900 --> 00:17:49,735 It's both of them. That's why -- 494 00:17:49,735 --> 00:17:51,070 [ Breathing heavily ] 495 00:17:51,070 --> 00:17:52,363 You know, you don't have to run everywhere. 496 00:17:52,363 --> 00:17:54,156 I wasn't running, but I am excited. 497 00:17:54,156 --> 00:17:55,491 Don't tell me there's a sixth Willard. 498 00:17:55,491 --> 00:17:56,617 No. Better. 499 00:17:56,617 --> 00:17:58,619 I'll tell you more when we get there. 500 00:17:58,619 --> 00:17:59,412 Ooh. 501 00:18:01,414 --> 00:18:03,332 I thought it was clear we move in a pack. 502 00:18:03,332 --> 00:18:05,418 To the district archives we go! 503 00:18:08,588 --> 00:18:09,922 Ooh! 504 00:18:12,883 --> 00:18:15,052 I don't know why I was waiting for random people to tell us 505 00:18:15,052 --> 00:18:16,721 that Abbott is important. 506 00:18:16,721 --> 00:18:17,972 I'm Janine Teagues, damn it. 507 00:18:17,972 --> 00:18:20,224 I don't wait for anything. 508 00:18:20,224 --> 00:18:23,227 Except when it's polite. That's just courtesy. 509 00:18:23,227 --> 00:18:27,189 History happens every day, even when it's overlooked, 510 00:18:27,189 --> 00:18:30,151 especially when it's overlooked 511 00:18:30,151 --> 00:18:33,446 and I overlooked some, right in front of us. 512 00:18:36,490 --> 00:18:37,450 Okay. 513 00:18:37,450 --> 00:18:39,869 Um, let me just... real quick. 514 00:18:39,869 --> 00:18:42,204 Oh. Mm, yeah. Okay. Mm-hmm. 515 00:18:42,204 --> 00:18:45,082 No news cameras, no blonde women. 516 00:18:45,082 --> 00:18:46,917 What's with all the pomp and circumstance? 517 00:18:46,917 --> 00:18:48,544 [ Clears throat ] 518 00:18:48,544 --> 00:18:50,880 Over a century and a half ago, 519 00:18:50,880 --> 00:18:53,466 there were no Black teachers in this city. 520 00:18:53,466 --> 00:18:56,260 And in 1862, Banneker Colored School 521 00:18:56,260 --> 00:18:58,888 hired Philadelphia's first Black teacher 522 00:18:58,888 --> 00:19:00,473 in a public school. 523 00:19:00,473 --> 00:19:03,476 He was a pioneer named John Quincy Allen. 524 00:19:03,476 --> 00:19:06,937 Soon after, another school, our school, 525 00:19:06,937 --> 00:19:10,608 hired the first group of Black teachers in the city. 526 00:19:10,608 --> 00:19:14,362 They had no idea what history they were making at the time, 527 00:19:14,362 --> 00:19:16,072 but that was for us to find out. 528 00:19:16,072 --> 00:19:17,615 And now we know. 529 00:19:17,615 --> 00:19:21,494 They came here every day through unimaginable adversity 530 00:19:21,494 --> 00:19:23,245 to teach remarkable students 531 00:19:23,245 --> 00:19:25,956 while doing the very best with what they had. 532 00:19:25,956 --> 00:19:29,001 So we may not have a plaque, but it's okay. 533 00:19:29,001 --> 00:19:30,670 We don't need one, 534 00:19:30,670 --> 00:19:33,005 because it's what's on the inside that counts. 535 00:19:33,005 --> 00:19:34,965 And what's on the inside is us, 536 00:19:34,965 --> 00:19:37,635 and there would be no us without them. 537 00:19:37,635 --> 00:19:40,888 [ Applause ] 538 00:19:43,307 --> 00:19:45,059 That was great, Janine. Thank you. 539 00:19:45,059 --> 00:19:46,977 Yeah, that was really something, hon. 540 00:19:46,977 --> 00:19:49,814 Yeah, it's a cute picture, 541 00:19:49,814 --> 00:19:51,690 but it'd be cuter with some cash on top. 542 00:19:51,690 --> 00:19:54,151 Here is 10 bucks, Ava. Are you happy now? 543 00:19:54,151 --> 00:19:55,820 Yes. 544 00:19:55,820 --> 00:19:57,113 Is that so wrong? 545 00:20:01,367 --> 00:20:03,244 Which one do you think was the Jacob? 546 00:20:03,244 --> 00:20:04,245 None of them. None of them. 547 00:20:04,245 --> 00:20:05,287 Yeah. 548 00:20:05,287 --> 00:20:06,622 Both: Oh 549 00:20:06,622 --> 00:20:08,999 For the last time, stop trying to take my job. 550 00:20:25,141 --> 00:20:28,102 -- Captions by VITAC --