Modern Family - Episode 1.08 - "Great Expectations" Press Release

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Modern Family - Episode 1.08 - Great Expectations - Press Release 



MODERN FAMILY
Air Date: Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Time Slot: 9:00 PM-9:30 PM EST on ABC
Episode Title: (#1ARG??) "Great Expectations"

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EXPECTATIONS RUN HIGH WHEN AN ANNIVERSARY AND A BIG NIGHT OUT ARE IN THE WORKS, ON ABC'S "MODERN FAMILY"

Guest starring Oscar-nominated Edward Norton ("Primal Fear," "The Incredible Hulk") as Izzy LaFontaine and Elizabeth Banks ("Seabiscuit," Zack and Miri Make A Porno") as Sal.

"Great Expectations" With a history of giving bad gifts, Claire is determined to surprise Phil with an amazing anniversary present a private performance by one of their favorite musicians, Izzy LaFontaine! However, it turns out to be a surprise in more ways than one. Meanwhile, Mitchell and Cameron call up their party-girl bestie, Sal, for a long overdue night out on the town, on "Modern Family," WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18 (9:00-9:30 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network.

"Modern Family" stars Ed O'Neill as Jay Pritchett, Julie Bowen as Claire Dunphy, Ty Burrell as Phil Dunphy, Sofa Vergara as Gloria Delgado-Pritchett, Jesse Tyler Ferguson as Mitchell Pritchett, Eric Stonestreet as Cameron, Sarah Hyland as Haley Dunphy, Nolan Gould as Luke Dunphy, Ariel Winter as Alex Dunphy and Rico Rodriguez as Manny Delgado.

Guest cast include Edward Norton as Izzy LaFontaine, Elizabeth Banks as Sal and Reid Ewing as Dylan.

"Great Expectations" was written by Joe Lawson and directed by Jason Winer.

"Modern Family" is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC's Selected HD Format, with 5.1 channel surround sound and Spanish subtitles via secondary closed captioning. A TV parental guideline will be assigned closer to airdate.

For more information on "Modern Family," visit ABC.com. 

(Source: The Futon Critic)