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MODERN FAMILY Preview: October 13 on ABC
by Nicole Rosky - October 12, 2010 'Strangers on a Treadmill' - Claire and Mitchell enlist each other's help in trying to spare their significant others from embarrassment - Cameron from his unfortunate wardrobe choices, and Phil from his joke-ridden speech for the realtors' banquet. Meanwhile Jay tries to prove a point to Gloria by ...
ABC is No. 2 to Fox in May, Airing 5 of the Top 12 TV Series
by Charlie Piane - May 25, 2010 ABC is on track to finish No. 2 to an 'Idol'-driven Fox in May 2010 among Adults 18-49 (2.7/8), its 2nd straight year to take second place for the month. The Net also earned a solid second for the month in Adults 18-34 (2.2/7), defeating CBS by 38% (1.6/5) and NBC by 38% (1.6/6)....
STAGE TUBE: Nathan Lane on Modern Family
by Robert Diamond - October 06, 2010 We've got the first look at Nathan Lane on the October 6th episode of Modern Family on ABC. ...
GLSEN Honors 'Modern Family' at Respect Awards, 10/8
by Nicole Rosky - October 07, 2010 GLSEN, the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network, will honor the Emmy Award-winning hit ABC show, 'Modern Family,' at tomorrow night's Respect Awards - Los Angeles, Presented by Centropolis Entertainment at the Beverly Hills Hotel. Emmy winner Rob Reiner will present the show with the Inspirat...
Murphy Wins Humanitas Prize for GLEE
by Nicole Rosky - September 16, 2010 According to Deadline.com, Glee, Modern Family, The Good Wife, Nurse Jackie, and Temple Grandin were all recipients of Humanitas Prizes, which were awarded today in Beverly Hills. The prizes are meant to recognize writers whose work 'entertain, engage and enrich the viewing public.'...
ABC Greenlights 'MODERN FAMILY' Featuring Jesse Tyler Ferguson
by Eddie Varley - May 08, 2009 The Hollywood Reporter has revealed that Broadway star Jesse Tyler Ferguson - who originated the role of Leaf Coneybear in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee - has reason to celebrate as the new comedy pilot he is featured in, 'Modern Family', has been given a 13-episode order from ABC....
ABC Hits 11-Week-Highs On Wednesday
by Charlie Piane - April 29, 2010 ABC hit 11-week-highs on Wednesday with viewers and young adults - best since 2/10/10. ...
'Modern Family' Gay Kiss A Go for 'Cameron' and 'Mitchell'
by Jessica Lewis - August 25, 2010 ABC's hit sitcom, 'Modern Family' is known for its realistic portrayal of the average family. However, the behavior of the show's gay couple, Cameron (Jesse Tyler Ferguson) and Mitchell (Eric Stonestreet) exemplify the latest inconsistency to be picked up by viewers. Although the sitcom is often pra...
Ferguson Talks Shakespeare in the Park, Emmy Nominations
by Abigail Arnold - July 21, 2010 NPR's Michael Portantiere interviewed Jesse Tyler Ferguson, who is currently performing in Shakespeare in the Park's THE WINTER'S TALE and THE MERCHANT OF VENICE and who was recently nominated for an Emmy Award for his performance on 'Modern Family.' Ferguson talked about performing in Central Park...
'Modern Family' Season 1 is Released on Blu-Ray/DVD, 9/21
by BWW News Desk - September 21, 2010 One of the highest rated new television shows of the year, the engaging, honest and hilarious 'mockumentary' view of today's non-traditional households, 'Modern Family' The Complete First Season debuts on Blu-ray and DVD September 21 from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment. Come join the famil...
ABC Posts its Best Wednesday in 6 Weeks in Viewers and Young Adults
by TV News Desk - March 25, 2010 ABC Posts its Best Wednesday in 6 Weeks in Viewers and Young Adults ...
Eric Stonestreet Wins Emmy for Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy for 'Moden Family'
by Jessica Lewis - August 29, 2010 Eric Stonestreet has receieved the 2010 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy for Modern Family. Stonestreet plays 'Cameron' on the series....
STAGE TUBE: Jesse Tyler Ferguson On Late Night With Jimmy Fallon
by Gabrielle Sierra - February 05, 2010 Jesse Tyler Ferguson stopped by Late Night With Jimmy Fallon to discuss Modern Family, his move to LA, and Spelling Bee and more....
ABC Sees Wednesday Ratings Growth, MODERN FAMILY Is #1
by Charlie Piane - October 08, 2010 Producing improved year-to-year returns, ABC was up over the same Wednesday last year (10/6/09) by 6% in Total Viewers (7.1 million vs. 6.7 million) and by 9% in Adults 18-49 (2.5/7 vs. 2.3/7). The Net was also up 4% over the prior week among Adults 18-49....
Ferguson Talks Shakespeare in the Park, Emmy Nominations
by Abigail Arnold - July 21, 2010 NPR's Michael Portantiere interviewed Jesse Tyler Ferguson, who is currently performing in Shakespeare in the Park's THE WINTER'S TALE and THE MERCHANT OF VENICE and who was recently nominated for an Emmy Award for his performance on 'Modern Family.' Ferguson talked about performing in Central Park...
GLEE, Morrison, Michele, Tony Awards, Chenoweth & More Receive 2010 Emmy Noms!
by Robert Diamond - July 08, 2010 Amongst the nominations were Broadway vets Lea Michele and Matt Morrison for Best Actress and Actor in a Comedy and GLEE for Best Comedy Series. ...
There's No Greater Test Than Traveling With Your Family, On ABC's 'MODERN FAMILY' 5/5
by BWW News Desk - May 05, 2010 'Airport 2010' - For Jay's birthday, Gloria gives him the best surprise -- a romantic birthday getaway to Hawaii -- the only kicker is she invited the whole entire family to come along. Everyone arrives at the airport, and it's a maddening scene with forgotten I.D.'s, security breaches and flying ph...
STAGE TUBE: Nathan Lane Visits 'The View!'
by Jessica Lewis - September 22, 2010 Today, September 22, ADDAMS FAMILY star Nathan Lane appeared on the The View to promote his guest spot on Modern Family. Lane will play Pepper, the flamboyant friend of Mitchell (played by Jesse Tyler Ferguson) and Cameron (played by Eric Stonestreet) on the third episode of the season. Click below ...
MODERN FAMILY Hits Series High Ratings, ABC Sees Wednesday Gains
by Charlie Piane - May 13, 2010 Surging over its lead-in by 1.8 million viewers and by 50% with young adults at 8:30pm, self-starter The Middle was the #1 show its half-hour for its 4th straight original telecast in Total Viewers and Adults 18-49. In fact among Adults 18-49, it finished as the #1 scripted show in its half-hour for...
MODERN FAMILY Is Wednesday's #1 Scripted TV Show
by Charlie Piane - May 06, 2010 Jumping over its lead-in by 1.9 million viewers and by 69% with young adults, ABC's self-starter The Middle won its half-hour for its 3rd straight original telecast in both Total Viewers and Adults 18-49. In fact among Adults 18-49, the ABC freshman comedy has finished as the #1 scripted show in its...
GLEE, MODERN FAMILY, Lithgow, Lynch Among Nominees For Television Critics Association Awards
by Charlie Piane - June 03, 2010 The Television Critics Association has announced the nominees for the 26th Annual TCA Awards....
Benjamin Bratt and Edward Norton to Guest Star on ABC's 'Modern Family'
by Movies News Desk - October 14, 2009 Actors Benjamin Bratt and Edward Norton will pay a visit to ABC's quirk-filled ‘Modern Family' in an upcoming episode, according to a report on TVguide.com. Bratt will play the ex-husband of Sofia Vergara's Gloria, who is now married to the much older Jay, played by Ed O'Neill. Norton portrays the b...
STAGE TUBE: MODERN FAMILY Goes To Hawaii! - Promo
by Charlie Piane - May 11, 2010 'Hawaii' - Jay could not be more excited to do nothing but indulge and relax in this tropical paradise, but then an unexpected reality check dampens his plans. Meanwhile, Phil is determined to make this trip romantic for Claire, Mitchell and Cameron have opposing views on whether to sightsee or not ...
GLEE, Michele, Chenoweth, Tonys Receive '10 Gold Derby Nominations
by Abigail Arnold - July 01, 2010 The Los Angeles Times has announced the nominees for their annual Gold Derby TV Awards. Posters in the Times's GoldDerby forums made the nominations. ...
'Modern Family' Musical Episode Coming Soon?
by Jessica Lewis - October 06, 2010 Modern Family star Julie Bowen has suggested to TV Guide that a musical episode of Modern Family could be in the show's near future, given the talent. She says, 'Sarah Hyland (who plays Haley)... was on Broadway in Annie... and Ariel [Winter can sing too]...Eric, Ty, Jesse [and] Sofia [can all sing... |