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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....
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....
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...
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...
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....
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....
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)....
NASHVILLE Hits a Best-Since-Debut Rating with Adults 18-49
by Claire Hannum - January 17, 2013 Up against the season premiere of AMERICAN IDOL, ABC earned second place on Wednesday night in Adults 18-49. ABC's Modern Family was Wednesday's #1 scripted TV show across all key Adult demos (AD18-34/AD18-49/AD25-54). Opposite Idol from 8-10pm, each of ABC's comedies retained 90% or better of their...
STAGE TO SCREEN: Broadway Stars in Prime Time Tonight!
by BWW Special Coverage - February 20, 2013 Here are some of the familiar Broadway faces appearing in prime time tonight (Wednesday, February 20, 2013)!...
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 ...
STAGE TUBE: Jesse Tyler Ferguson Brings Humor to TREVOR LIVE Red Carpet
by Stage Tube - December 07, 2012 In the video below, 'Modern Family' star Jesse Tyler Ferguson talks with What's Trending on the TREVOR LIVE red carpet about working with The Trevor Project and how to bring humor into tough situations....
VIDEO: Sneak Peek - Phil Goes Under the Knife on ABC's MODERN FAMILY
by - October 04, 2012 On the October 10th episode of the ABC comedy MODERN FAMILY titled 'Snip', Phil and Claire have a five-year plan, and that's to vacation and enjoy life once Luke leaves for college. In order to keep all that on track, Phil is going in for a vasectomy. Get a sneak peek below!...
ABC Announces Season Finale Dates for MODERN FAMILY, DWTS, GREY'S & More
by Tyler Peterson - March 20, 2013 Today, ABC announced the current slate of finale dates for the 2012-13 Season. Listings include such shows as MODERN FAMILY, DANCING WITH THE STARS, GREY'S ANATOMY, and more....
Barbara Walters 10 MOST FASCINATING PEOPLE Earns 2nd Place in Time Slot
by Caryn Robbins - December 13, 2012 From 9:30-11pm, ABC's Barbara Walters Presents: The 10 Most Fascinating People of 2012 earned second place in its time period with Total Viewers and all key Adult demos...
Matthew Broderick to Guest Star on MODERN FAMILY
by Robert Diamond - September 21, 2012 Tony Award-winning film and stage actor Matthew Broderick ("Ferris Bueller's Day Off," "The Producers" 'Nice Work If You Can Get It) will make a guest appearance on the new season of MODERN FAMILY....
VIDEO: First Look at Josh Gad in NBC's 1600 PENN
by Caryn Robbins - November 20, 2012 NBC has released the first promo for its midseason comedy 1600 PENN starring Book of Mormon's Josh Gad. Described as 'Modern Family' meets 'The West Wing', the comedy is from executive producers Jason Winer ('Modern Family'), Gad and Jon Lovett (former White House speechwriter). The series will prem...
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...
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).... |