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Quinta Brunson Emotionally Reacts to Her History-Making Emmys Win: 'It Was a Sensory Overload' (Exclusive)

The 'Abbott Elementary' creator, star and writer chatted with ET moments after her historic win on Monday night.

Premiering its third season next month, the workplace comedy quickly became a beloved staple in households as it follows a group of teachers at a public school in Philadelphia who, despite their lack of resources, work toward helping their students succeed. ROBYN BECK/AFP via Getty ImagesAs a lover of comedy, Brunson confessed that she was overwhelmed by the dedications paying tribute to the history of TV for the award's diamond anniversary with reunions such as the cast of Martin, Cheers and more. "The comedy appreciation that was happening -- I ran into Tisha Campbell, Martin Lawrence, and Tichina Arnold on the red carpet and that did me in because I grew watching them.

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