Modern Family - "Travels with Scout" Sneak Peeks

Make way for these sneak peeks on tonight's episode on ABC's comedy Wednesday.  Who would ever think that Cameron plays drums?  He is so talented I think there's nothing he can't do.  With his wit, confidence and talent, he is really worthy of becoming a Diva! Fizbo plays the drums!

(Source: TV Overmind)

Modern Family - "Travels with Scout" Preview

Watch this video from Primetimetvpromos featuring the preview of ABC's "Modern Family" episode "Travels with Scout".  What happened to Luke in this video?  I swear, it is really funny and shocking.  The episode airs on April 28, on ABC's comedy Wednesday.

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Modern Family - "Travels with Scout" Promotional Pics

Fred Willard joins "Modern Family" in the episode "Travels with Scout" which means Papa Dunphy is back together with a four-legged friend and an RV of course.  The pictures below show that the whole family is having a great time.  I'm sure Cameron has another Cam Show as you can see that he is holding the drumsticks.  Wow, I am really going to watch this episode.  You definitely wouldn't want to miss this.  Thanks to TV Overmind for these wonderful photos. 

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Modern Family - Episode 1.21 - "Travels with Scout" Press Release

Modern Family - Episode 1.21 - Travels with Scout - Press Release

MODERN FAMILY
Air Date: Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Time Slot: 9:00 PM-9:30 PM EST on ABC
Episode Title: (#1ARG??) "Travels with Scout"

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GRANDPA DUNPHY IS IN TOWN AND CAMERON JOINS A ROCK BAND, ON ABC'S "MODERN FAMILY"

Guest Star Fred Willard ("Best in Show," "Waiting for Guffman") Reprises His Role as Frank Dunphy."Travels with Scout" - Claire is caught off guard when Phil's father shows up in an RV with a little four legged friend, and she becomes suspicious that he might be hiding a larger reason for the visit. Meanwhile, when Cameron hears Dylan is down a drummer in his band, he enthusiastically offers to fill in, and Jay and Gloria have to pay the consequences of accidentally taking Manny to see a traumatizing horror movie, on "Modern Family," WEDNESDAY, APRIL 28 (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, Sofia 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 Fred Willard as Phil Dunphy, Reid Ewing as Dylan, Christopher Shea as Ben, Joshua Doswell as Craig, Ben Seaward as Neil, Ben LeJeune as Brian and Libby Mintz as Young Woman.

"Travels with Scout" was written by Paul Corrigan and Brad Walsh and directed by Seth Gordan.

(Source: The Futon Critic)

 

Fred Willard on His Appearances in "Castle", "Modern Family", and "Chuck"

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Entertainment Weekly's Pop Watch has this interview with legendary comedian "Fred Willard" on his upcoming TV guestings.  Here are some of the highlights of the interview:


“I’ve found over the years that for some reason, people either are big fans and have to use me, or they don’t quite understand what I’m doing,” Fred Willard once told EW. Good news for those of us who love seeing the 70-year-old actor, best known as a member of Christopher Guest’s movie troupe, in action — it’s the former these days. He guest stars on ABC’s Castle tonight (ABC, 10 p.m. EST), returns to ABC’s Modern Family on April 28, and drops by NBC’s Chuck on May 3.

ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: On Castle, you play the sidekick to a murdered late night host (Tom Bergeron). It’s actually a more serious role than we’re used to seeing you in. Looking back at your career, have there been other serious roles you’ve wanted, didn’t get, and still think you’d have done a great job with?

FRED WILLARD: No… I did a show called Lois & Clark, it was about Superman, years ago. They wanted someone to play the president of the United States. The plot was the president got kidnapped by a group, and they made a clone of him who was very irresponsible and silly. And they said, “We know Fred can do that. We’re not sure he can play the president.” So, I insisted on them letting me come in and read, and I knew I was the only one in my category who could do both parts. And of course, I did it well.

You’re reprising your role of Phil’s father, Frank, on Modern Family. Frank shows up in an RV with a little four-legged friend?

Yes, yes, it’s his dog that his wife is allergic to, so he’s driven across country to give it to his son. So there’s some touching moments in that as well.

You worked with the creators of Modern Family and Ty Burrell on Fox’s Back to You. That’s what made them think of you? It’s such great casting.

I never think I’m old enough to play someone’s dad, even though I have a daughter of my own and a grandson. But yeah, Steve Levitan and Chris Lloyd did Back to You and thought of me. And I guess Ty Burrell kept saying, “Gee, we should get Fred Willard on.”

The first time we saw Frank, it was just on a web camera. What will we learn about him now that’s actually visiting in-person?

He’s just kind of a silly character who loves corny jokes, but also has a serious side, a sentimental side.

Do you have scenes with Ed O’Neill this time?

I do. I did Married… With Children years ago with him, and he’s just the most marvelous guy you’d ever want to be with, just a regular blue-collar guy…. There’s a musical scene that’s done in a real club that’s just really wonderful, where Cam bulls his way into playing the drums [for Dylan's band]. We’re part of the group watching and amazed at the, we’ll call it the drum solo. [Laughs] It’s a hysterical scene.

Any plans to return for future episodes?

The problem is, my character lives in Florida. When I left, I said, “I see the whole family going to Disney World in Florida.” “Hey! That’s a great idea!” As with most great ideas, I haven’t heard much more about that. But they did request a photo of me to put in the hallway [of Phil and Claire's home]. So I haven’t been eliminated from the inner circle. They said, “You’re one of the family now, so we need a photograph.” I don’t know if you get paid for that, but there’s my picture.

And what will you be playing on Chuck?

That was an interesting one, because I play a part I’d always thought I was right for — a spy. I’m with Swoosie Kurtz on that, we’re a bickering spy couple, kind of like Robert Wagner and Stefanie Powers played [on Hart to Hart], and we’re showing the ropes to the young Chuck and his partner. And it’s like a real did we double-cross them or did we triple-cross them? That was a lot of fun.

I read that you’re being honored April 19 at The Theatre School at DePaul University’s 2010 Awards for Excellence in the Arts.

Yeah, that’s interesting, isn’t it? I’ll find out what that’s about. It’ll be a nice trip to Chicago, and I love Chicago. I spent a year at Second City there. And I’ll think of something intelligent to say.

I was going to ask if you’d prepare a speech or trust your improv skills?

I usually like to prepare a speech, and then when you get there, a lot of times things change. Someone will say something that you already planned to say, things pop up. I assume they don’t expect too long a talk from me. Ben Vereen is another honoree. I was mentioned in a Broadway theater column, so I said, “That’s great. I’m up there with the Broadway people.”

Last question: Always have to ask if there’s anything new on the horizon with Christopher Guest?

Not that I know of. Although I did hear a rumor that Christopher and Eugene Levy might be planning a movie right now. I have plenty of ideas for ‘em, but I find that Chris likes to go with his own ideas. And his ideas are usually very good, so I just sit back and hope that he has one and that he calls me.

(Source: EW)

Fred Willard is Back on Modern Family

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Fred Willard is back on Modern Family for a bigger episode.  I hope so, because in the episode "Undeck the Halls", he hasn't shown to us most of what he can do as a comedian.

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Modern Family - "Undeck the Halls" Promotional Pics

"Undeck the Halls" is Modern Family's Christmas presentation.  It airs on Dec. 9 on ABC.  Guest stars include Fred Willard, from the movie Best in Show and Waiting for Guffman.  Let's see what our modern family is up to this Christmas season.  Here are some promo pics for the next episode.

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Modern Family - Episode 1.10 - "Undeck the Halls" Press Release

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Modern Family - Episode 1.10 - Undeck the Halls - Press Release


MODERN FAMILY
Air Date: Wednesday, December 09, 2009
Time Slot: 9:00 PM-9:30 PM EST on ABC
Episode Title: (#1ARG??) "Undeck the Halls"
 
[NOTE: The following article is a press release issued by the aforementioned network and/or company. Any errors, typos, etc. are attributed to the original author. The release is reproduced solely for the dissemination of the enclosed information.]

CHRISTMAS CHEER IS A LITTLE MIXED AS EACH HOUSEHOLD GETS READY FOR THE HOLIDAYS, ON ABC'S "MODERN FAMILY"

Guest starring Fred Willard ("Best in Show," "Waiting for Guffman") as Phil's dad.

"Undeck the Halls" Christmas is in full swing at the Dunphy house until the kids get in some trouble and Phil and Claire threaten to take away Christmas until one of them fesses up. Meanwhile, Jay struggles with wanting to stick to his holiday traditions while Gloria and Manny want to incorporate some of their Colombian practices, and Mitchell and Cameron take Lily to the mall for her first picture with Santa -- but end up with a disgruntled mall Santa on their hands -- on "Modern Family," WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9 (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 Fred Willard as Phil's dad, Brian T. Finney as Scott and Jeremy Scott Johnson as Andrew.

"Undeck the Halls" was written by Dan O'Shannon and directed by Randall Einhorn.

"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)

Fred Willard to Visit on Modern Family

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Fred Willard, an actor of the Best in Show and For Your Consideration, will visit our Modern Family as Ty Burrell's (Phil's) father.

According to Ty Burrell during the casting call:

“Fred is not just a pioneer for this type of comedy, but somebody who has really set the
tone for how it can be done, so it was just a total honor [to work with him]. He really
established, even going back to Spinal Tap, some of the funniest stuff out of the medium.”

Fred Willard, is among the list of impressive Modern Family guest stars, including Shelley Long, Elizabeth Banks, Edward Norton, Benjamin Bratt, Chazz Palmenteri and Minnie Driver.

(Source: TVFanatic)