Latest Articles About Modern Family on ABC
VIDEO: MODERN FAMILY Salutes Broadway's 'Phantom of the Opera'
by Caryn Robbins - February 07, 2013 Last night's episode of the ABC comedy MODERN FAMILY paid tribute to the long-running Broadway musical 'Phantom of the Opera.' In the episode, entitled 'A Slight at the Opera', Cameron (Eric Stonestreet) is putting on the school production of 'Phantom of the Opera,' but when their star falls ill, M...
ABC Beats Out FOX's Original Line-Up in Wednesday Ratings
by Caryn Robbins - January 03, 2013 On Wednesday night with its 2-hour repeat comedy block and a recap clip-show for Nashville, ABC beat out Fox's original line-up (Mobbed/Mobbed) by 36% in Adults 18-49 and tied CBS' repeat schedule....
ABC's NASHVILLE Beats Back Wednesday Night Competition
by Claire Hannum - January 10, 2013 As each of its series grew over their most recent original telecasts in early December, ABC won Wednesday night in Adults 18-49 over original programming on each of the other nets, including CBS with THE PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARDS. ABC's MODERN FAMILY qualified as Wednesday's #1 TV show for its 10th str...
VIDEO: First Look - This Week's New Episode of MODERN FAMILY
by Tyler Peterson - February 25, 2013 On MODERN FAMILY's upcoming episode, titled 'Best Men,' Mitch and Cam's best gal pal, Sal, makes one of her notorious surprise drop-ins, but this time with big news - she's getting married... tomorrow! Cam and Mitch are the best men, but they can't help but question whether this party girl can reall...
Nathan Lane to Return to ABC's MODERN FAMILY
by Caryn Robbins - November 14, 2012 According to The Hollywood Reporter, actors Billy Dee Williams and Nathan Lane will both appear in guest roles on the ABC comedy MODERN FAMILY later this season....
Opposite AMERICAN IDOL, THE MIDDLE Hits Best Ratings Since November
by Tyler Peterson - January 24, 2013 ABC ranked No. 2 on Wednesday night in Adults 18-49 (2.4/7-tie) to a 2-hour 'Idol'-driven Fox. ABC's 'Modern Family' was once again Wednesday's No. 1 scripted TV show across all key Adult demos (AD18-34/AD18-49/AD25-54)....
Colin Hanlon Joins MODERN FAMILY as Recurring Character
by Nicole Rosky - October 19, 2012 Broadway veteran Colin Hanlon, who guest starred on an episode of ABC's 'Modern Family' last season, will join the show as a recurring character this season, according to Hypable. Hanlon, who plays 'Steve,' will appear in the show's Halloween episode on October 26....
ABC's MODERN FAMILY is TV's No. 1 Series of the Week in Key Demos
by Caryn Robbins - November 05, 2012 Based on Live + 7 Day ratings, ABC's MODERN FAMILY emerged as TV's #1 series of the week in Adults 18-49 (7.0 rating), leapfrogging over CBS' The Big Bang Theory (6.8), NBC's Sunday Night Football (6.7) and NBC's The Voice (5.7)....
VIDEO: Julie Bowen Chats Emmy Win for Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy
by Caryn Robbins - September 24, 2012 Julie Bowen took home an Emmy award last night for Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy for her work in ABC's MODERN FAMILY. The award marked her second consecutive win in the category. Check out what the actress had to say to the press about her Emmy win last night!...
ABC Stays Strong Opposite IDOL Premiere
by Tyler Peterson - January 17, 2013 Up against the season premiere of "American Idol," ABC earned second place on Wednesday night in Adults 18-49 (2.5/7). ABC's "Modern Family" was Wednesday's No. 1 scripted TV show across all key Adult demos (AD18-34/AD18-49/AD25-54). Opposite "Idol" from 8:00-10:00 p.m., each of ABC's comedies re...
ABC's MODERN FAMILY Debuts as No. 1 TV Show
by Caryn Robbins - September 27, 2012 MODERN FAMILY opened as the #1 TV Show, as ABC's Wednesday Comedy Block wins from 8-10pm. With season openers of The Middle, Modern Family and debut of The Neighbors, ABC ranked #1 from 8-10pm in Adults 18-49, beating out runner-up Fox's primetime line-up (2-hour The X Factor) by 9%....
VIDEO: The Gloria of Pregnancy on MODERN FAMILY
by Tyler Peterson - January 17, 2013 Last night on 'Modern Family,' Gloria (Sofía Vergara) gave birth to the much anticipated third Pritchett sibling. In honor of the blessed event, ABC.com/ModernFamily is featuring a video montage of all of Gloria's highpoints throughout her pregnancy - every button popping, off-key mockingbird singin...
VIDEO: Sneak Peek - MODERN FAMILY's 'Baby is Due' Promos
by Caryn Robbins - December 31, 2012 ABC has released three new teaser promos of MODERN FAMILY's highly anticipated episode in which Sofia Vergara's 'Gloria' gives birth to her first child with husband Jay (Ed O'Neill). Get a first look below in the teasers titled 'Baby is Due'!...
STAGE TUBE: Pregnancy Revealed on Season Premiere of ABC's MODERN FAMILY Tonight, 9/26
by Stage Tube - September 26, 2012 In the Season 4 premiere of ABC's MODERN FAMILY titled 'Bringing Up Baby,' Jay's birthday is upon us again and, as before, he makes it well-known that he wishes to keep it as low key as possible, with no grand gestures or surprises. But leave it to the family to miss the mark yet again!...
ABC to Offer Full Hour of MODERN FAMILY, 10/10
by Tyler Peterson - October 05, 2012 Get a double dose of 'Modern Family,' winner of three consecutive Emmy Awards for Outstanding Comedy Series, with a special one-hour event on WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 10 (9:00-9:31 & 9:31-10:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network....
ABC's MODERN FAMILY Sets New Record in TV Playback
by Caryn Robbins - December 31, 2012 Based on Nielsen's TV playback data for the week, ABC's MODERN FAMILY picked up +2.5 Adult 18-49 rating points and +4.99 million viewers in the Live + 7 numbers, qualifying as this season's biggest gains via time-shifted viewing for a single telecast....
VIDEO: Sneak Peek - First Day of School on ABC's MODERN FAMILY
by - October 08, 2012 Mitch and Cam drop Lily off for the first day of kindergarten, but when she gets into a tussle with another little boy, they end up having a meeting with the boy's confrontational lesbian parents. The episode airs WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 10 (9:00-9:31 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network. Get a sneak...
Nathan Lane to Return to ABC's MODERN FAMILY
by Caryn Robbins - November 14, 2012 According to The Hollywood Reporter, actors Billy Dee Williams and Nathan Lane will both appear in guest roles on the ABC comedy MODERN FAMILY later this season....
James Wolk Joins Robin Williams for CBS Comedy Pilot CRAZY ONES
by Tyler Peterson - February 07, 2013 James Wolk, who recently appearded in USA's POLITICAL ANIMALS, has officially signed on to join Robin Williams in CBS' upcoming comedy pilot CRAZY ONES....
Chicago Theatre Actor Sara Sevigny Lands Leading Role in New FOX Pilot THE GABRIELS
by BWW News Desk - March 05, 2013 Chicago theater actor Sara Sevigny has been cast as a series regular on FOX's new pilot, The Gabriels. Sevigny plays Bonnie. Tim Meadows (SNL, Mean Girls) will play her husband, Tom Klabunde. Rob Riggle (21 Jump Street, The Hangover) and Angela Kinsey (The Office) will play their next-door neighbors...
VIDEO: MODERN FAMILY's Jesse Tyler Ferguson Ties a Bow Tie for Equality
by Stage Tube - November 15, 2012 Jesse Tyler Ferguson of 'Modern Family' will be starting a family of his own with Justin Mikita very soon, as the two became engaged this September. Ferguson revealed his marriage proposal, which Justin accepted, in a video on the Tie the Knot website, a new foundation that supports marriage rights ...
VIDEO: MODERN FAMILY's Steve Levitan Chats Emmy Win for Best Director
by Caryn Robbins - September 24, 2012 MODERN FAMILY co-creator Steve Levitan took home the Emmy Award for Best Director for a Comedy last night. Check out what he had to say to the press about his big win....
ABC's Wednesday Line-Up Posts Across-the-Board Increases
by Caryn Robbins - November 08, 2012 Despite facing increased competition week to week from a special 2-hour The Voice on NBC, ABC posted across-the-board increases with its Wednesday line up. Jumping 12% over the prior week, the Net took second place on the night among Adults 18-49, beating CBS (Survivor/Criminal Minds/CSI) and Fox wi...
MODERN FAMILY's Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Eric Stonestreet Set for Bushnell Center Tonight, 10/21
by BWW News Desk - October 21, 2012 Two of the stars from the highly-acclaimed ABC television show Modern Family will be appearing at The Bushnell Center for the Performing Artson tonight, October 21 at 7 p.m. Tickets ($35.50/$45.50/$55.50) go on-sale Monday, July 30 at 10 a.m. at bushnell.org, 1.860.987.5900, or at The Bushnell Box O...
ABC's Winter Finale of NASHVILLE is Show's Most-Watched Episode in November
by Tyler Peterson - December 07, 2012 With its Wednesday lineup, including a repeat 'Modern Family,' ABC beat out NBC's all original schedule on the night by wide margins in Total Viewers (+19% - 6.8 million vs. 5.7 million) and Adults 18-49 (+38% - 2.2/6 vs. 1.6/4).... |