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Modern Family is an American mockumentary comedy TV series. The half-hour series, which was created by Christopher Lloyd and Steven Levitan, is produced by Fox Television Studios. The mockumentary follows the families of Jay Pritchett (Ed O'Neill), his daughter Claire Dunphy (Julie Bowen), and his son Mitchell Pritchett (Jesse Tyler Ferguson). While Claire is a homemaker mom in a traditional family, Jay is married to a much younger woman and raising a pre-teen stepson, and Mitchell and his partner have adopted a Vietnamese baby. The show premiered on ABC on September 23, 2009 to critical acclaim.
Premiere Date:
2009 (USA)
Description: A satirical look at three different families and the trials they face in each of their own uniquely comedic ways.
Genre: Comedy
Studio: 20th Century Fox Television
Cast: Ed O'Neill, Ty Burrell, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Julie Bowen, Sofía Vergara, Eric Stonestreet
Description: A satirical look at three different families and the trials they face in each of their own uniquely comedic ways.
Genre: Comedy
Studio: 20th Century Fox Television
Cast: Ed O'Neill, Ty Burrell, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Julie Bowen, Sofía Vergara, Eric Stonestreet
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While growing up in a pretty conservative household, I always knew one thing even pretty early on that no one family is the same. Circumstances arise that almost guarantee that the "Leave it to Beaver" nuclear family can be a minority in regards to how many families grow and form. Some may be the "ideal" nuclear family but some may have adopted children or even a family member that passed on. Maybe a child ran away or theres only one parent who loves the children … more
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A look at three connected but very different American families and they're lives. Could have been so poor and cliched but takes some chances and makes for one of the best shows in years.
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February 03, 2011
The funniest show on TV; I love it!
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review by MaryR52.
May 12, 2010
I wasn't sure if I would watch but decided to give it a try and found I liked it quite a lot. It's about a family that is truly modern, the father is played by Ed O'Neill and it's about him and his family. He's married to a Latinia with a young son, his son is gay and married and adopted a baby and he has a married daughter. The show is very funny and shows, at least to me, where there is love, a blended family can work quite well. It's a very funny show but it also has it's serious … more
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Quick Tip by cityeyes.
May 18, 2010
Excellent show. Reminds me of Arrested Development a bit. Hilarious and intelligent.
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Quick Tip by Butter.
May 06, 2010
I can't believe Mr Morgan jammed up Manny at the airport. Almost interupted his shoe shine for chrissakes.
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Quick Tip by jolson.
April 09, 2010
The best show on TV.
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Quick Tip by Sharrie.
April 03, 2010
It's great to see healthy family living in American sitcom. Great to see the return of "Family Ties" & "The Nanny"!
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this show is amazing & hilarious & the best & makes me laugh A LOT! it is just plain awesome
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Truly one of the only shows that consistently makes me laugh so hard I can't breathe!!!
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