Lisa Ann Walter said Bette Midler didn't play her mother on the Thanksgiving episode of 'Abbott Elementary' because of "scheduling" issues despite Midler asking for the role in a social media post earlier this year. Instead, 'The Godfather' star Talia Shire took the part, which Walter said was exciting.
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