In The Middle episode “The Crying Game” while Frankie (Patricia Heaton) has a good cry after having a bad week, Mike (Neil Flynn) gets a promotion. He’s being offered the job of regional manager after being the manager of the local quarry for 25 years. Meanwhile, Axl (Charlie McDermott) claims he’s being treated unfairly by his health teacher Mrs. Kozicki because he treated her horribly when he was a student. Mrs. Kozicki is portrayed by Rose Abdoo. (Details of Abdoo’s career accomplishments below!)
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Rose Abdoo is known for her roles on Will & Grace (Aunt Rita), Gilmore Girls (Gypsy), Scandal (Senator Linda Moskowitz), The Grinder (Judge Stephanie Rossmyre), Parenthood (Gwen Chambers), Bunheads (Sam), and That’s So Raven (Senorita Rodriguez), among others. Abdoo is also recognized for her roles in the films Cake with Jennifer Aniston (Innocencia) and Good Night, and Good Luck. (CBS TV editor Mili Lerner). The Middle airs Tuesdays at 8pm on ABC, right before Fresh Off the Boat.