Imagine trying to make a sitcom comedy about an underfunded elementary school. In this political economy? And on cable, no less. The task sounds as daunting and Sisyphean as actually teaching in an underfunded elementary school. Nevertheless, there’s always an optimist that volunteers for a seemingly impossible task, and in this case, she has managed to pull off what everyone said couldn’t be done: Show-runner and actress Quinta Brunson has made network comedies cool again. Brunson’s show, Abbott Elementary, has captured the hearts of millions and earned nearly universal praise from critics. The series, which wraps up its first season on March 22, has become ABC’s biggest hit since Modern Family. It recently added “the first comedy premiere to ever quadruple in ratings” and “the top show in its hour” to its trophy case.