"Modern Family" Season Finale Spoiler

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Here is a season finale spoiler from TV Guide:  Our "Modern Family" cast is going to Hawaii and what do we expect from their trip?

OK, so they're going to Hawaii. What else is happening on Modern Family? — Meg

MICKEY: In the season finale, Claire will attempt to get the gang together for a family portrait in which everyone is supposed to wear white. Feel — that is, Phil — will find himself in yet another compromising position when he's alone with Gloria. And a miscommunication could lead to a kiss.

(Source: TV Guide)

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)

"Modern Family" Star Sarah Hyland Talks About Her "Disney Hair"

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PopEater chatted with the 19-year-old actress Sarah Hyland who plays Haley in the comedy series "Modern Family". She talked about her hair in the show, how she admires Julie Bowen, and what's coming up in the rest of the season.


What's the best part about working on 'Modern Family'?
I think it has to be the people. Julie [Bowen] and Ty [Burell] and everyone on the show are so funny and they are so nice. It's one big party all the time. It's like a circus.

Do you have a favorite episode?
I think my favorite episode would be the episode where Julie ... is in her underwear because she's really hot.

What can we expect from the rest of the season?
A lot of laughs, a lot of lessons learned.

You filmed in Hawaii, right?
Yeah, we were filming in Hawaii.

That must have been fun.
It was beautiful. It was amazing. I couldn't believe my eyes. I started crying when I went out on my balcony. I was like, "This is so cheesy that I'm crying but I love it, it's so beautiful."

You're 19 now and you've been working since you were young. What has it been like transitioning from a child actor to an adult?
I haven't really noticed a difference because I've just been working. I understand the whole concept ... but I haven't really noticed a difference at all because if you keep working and nothing stops, it's all the same.

Is there anyone you're dying to work with?
Gabourey Sidibe. We really clicked at the Golden Globes. We e-mail each other now. I think it would be so much fun to work with her. She's hysterical. She's an amazing actress.

I see from your Twitter account that you're a Lakers fan. Are you looking forward to the playoffs?
I am really looking forward to it.

Unfortunately, I'm a Cavaliers fan, hopefully we'll see you there.
Oh, we will see you there. And we will conquer.

That's probably true. Besides basketball, what else are you watching on TV?
When football season is on, I love watching football. I'm a Cowboys fan. I love watching 'Community' and 'Southland.' I've been watching 'Lost' since the pilot aired. Although I'm not caught up with 'Lost,' because, until this season, I was watching it every Wednesday, and now it's on Tuesday for some reason. Oh, because we're on, never mind. That just hit me. I was like, "Why is it on Wednesdays? What's on in its time slot? Oh, we are!"

One last question -- your hair is amazing on the show, we're all jealous. How do you get it to look like that?
I call that "Disney hair." They just curl it and then you put your fingers through it ... It looks like everyone on Disney.

(Source: PopEater)

Modern Family - Episode 1.20 - "Benched" Press Release

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Modern Family - Episode 1.20 - Benched - Press Release

MODERN FAMILY

Air Date: Wednesday, April 14, 2010

Time Slot: 9:00 PM-9:30 PM EST on ABC

Episode Title: (#1ARG??) "Benched"

[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.]

A FAMILY IS LIKE A SPORTS TEAM SOME MEMBERS ARE FIRST-STRINGERS AND OTHERS GET BENCHED, ON ABC'S "MODERN FAMILY"

"Benched" - When Luke and Manny's hot-tempered basketball coach quits in the middle of a game, Jay and Phil both jockey to fill the position. Claire and Gloria each struggle with the realization that they might not be number one in their children's lives anymore, and Mitchell takes Cameron along to meet a prospective employer, but Cameron's big personality doesn't necessarily help to make a good impression, on "Modern Family," WEDNESDAY, APRIL 14 (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 Justin Kirk as Charlie Bingham, Eric Lange as Coach Stupak and Stoney Jackson as Ref.

"Benched" was written by Danny Zucker and directed by Chris Koch.

(Source: The Futon Critic)

Modern Family - "Game Changer" Sneak Peeks

The game of chess with Jay, Gloria and Manny will surely give us tons of laughter.  Mitchell will entertain us in becoming a tough parent like Cameron who just takes action in protecting the family.  All these and more on ABC's "Modern Family".  Meanwhile, enjoy these videos for the episode "Game Changer".

(Source: TV Overmind)

Modern Family - "Game Changer" Promotional Pics

Below are the photos of the episode "Game Changer" on "Modern Family" which airs tonight on ABC.  Thanks to TV Overmind for these pics which tell a lot on what's gonna happen with our favorite characters in the show.  Jay plays opposite Manny and Gloria in the game of chess.  Any guess on who will win the game?  In the last picture, Mitchell has his own way of toughening up.  I'm so excited to see how he does it and what happens next.  I could only see him as a peace-loving and violence-free kind of individual so the picture is really funny for me.  I wonder what Claire's gift to Phil would be.  Any guesses?  Sound-off below.

(Source: TV Overmind)

Modern Family - "Game Changer" Preview

ABC's "Modern Family" invites us all to Phil's birthday celebration.  And don't forget your gift!  The only gift you can give according to Claire is the hottest new product that launches on the day of Phil's birthday.  I'm sure we will enjoy another blast from the Pritchetts, as you will see in this promo of tomorrow night's episode.  Gloria doesn't seem to be happy with how the game turned out.  Here is the video from Primetvpromos.






(Source: Primetvpromos)

Spoiler Alert: What Claire Has for Phil's Birthday

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Kristin Dos Santos of EOnline! has some exciting spoiler news for us. 

Jeff in Minnesota: Anything ridiculously wonderful coming up on Modern Family?

Remember how Claire crashed and burned with Phil's Valentine's Day gift (ahem, free coupons for hugs, ahem)? Well, it's time to pull out the bells and whistles for his birthday, and this time she's determined to score him the latest in technology. We're guessing this somehow goes awry. (Side note: Did I ever tell you how Julie Bowen told me she thought my husband was gay after running into him in the baby-food aisle at the supermarket? Story for another time, when my likes-to-dress-well-and-organize-his-shopping-cart-so-sue-him husband isn't listening...Hee.)

(Source: Watch with Kristin)

Ty Burrell on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show"

Ty Burrell talks about his funny experiences after "Modern Family" has become a hit. He also plays an Irish game on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show".

(Source: Youtube)

Modern Family - "Starry Night" Sneak Peeks

Here are some sneak peeks of tomorrow's episode "Starry Night" from TV Overmind.  The scene where Cameron says a faux pas was so amazingly done.  It was funny and so gay and unforgivable.  Cameron really owes Gloria a wonderful diva date.  But what happens when the date goes awry?  See for yourself tomorrow on ABC's "Modern Family".

(Source: TV Overmind)

Modern Family - "Starry Night" Preview

This is a preview of what's in store for us on Mar. 24 when "Modern Family"comes back with the episode "Starry Night".  Eric Stonestreet is just marvelous playing Cameron.  His date with Gloria goes awry because of a super hot dish that tasted like the "sun".  This and other comic surprises on comedy Wednesday!

(Source: Primetimetvpromos)

Ty Burrell Becomes a Real Dad

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Ty Burrell and wife Holly recently adopted a little girl.  Will Ty Burrell become Phil of Modern Family?  Maybe, an even better dad than Phil.  Cheers!  Congratulations to the Burrells for this milestone in their life.  Here is what Ty said to Kristin Dos Santos when asked about parenting:

"I apologize for half of it. But I will actually take a little bit of pride in how much Phil cares. He really is putting in the time, and he really cares about his kids even though he gets very few things right. I do love how much he tries, you know what I mean? If my wife and I ever have kids, I hope I can try as hard as Phil. Maybe not quite as hard as Phil, but I hope I can try."

And now, the money quote/epiphany: "I guess if Phil can raise kids, so can I!"

Less than two weeks later and whammo! He has adopted a baby. Coincidence?

Of course. And I'm only kidding. But (bad) jokes aside, it's clear Ty had babies on the brain when I talked to him two weeks ago at the Paley Festival's Modern Family event, and seems well prepared to be an even better dad than ultracool Phil Dunphy.

See what else Ty says about Phil and parenting in the video clip above.

As for the show's biggest diva, Ty says she, too, comes in a tiny package.

"Let's be honest," Ty deadpans. "Lily is not a team player. Nothing but finger sandwiches and Evian. Just a little bit of dialogue would be so nice [to make her do]. But no, she's like, let them do the work. Smoking her very long cigarettes."

One thing's certain: Ty's newly adopted little girl has one very funny dad. And he might want to keep her away from Lily.

(Source: Watch with Kristin)

Modern Family - Episode 1.19 - "Game Changer" Press Release

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Modern Family - Episode 1.19 - Game Changer - Press Release

MODERN FAMILY

Air Date: Wednesday, March 31, 2010

Time Slot: 9:00 PM-9:30 PM EST on ABC

Episode Title: (#1ARG??) "Game Changer"

[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.]

A HAPPY COINCIDENCE ON PHIL'S BIRTHDAY TURNS SOUR, ON ABC'S "MODERN FAMILY"

"Game Changer" - It could not be more perfect that Phil's birthday and the release date of a hot new product coincide, and he wants nothing so much as to be one of the first people to get one; this is Claire's mission. Meanwhile, before coming to Phil's party, Mitchell is preoccupied with a new found desire to toughen up, Cameron gets himself involved in a neighbor's marital problems, and it's Jay against Gloria and Manny in chess, on "Modern Family," WEDNESDAY, MARCH 31 (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 Kevin Fry-Bowers as security guard, Jason Antoon as Clark, Whitney Claire Kaufman as Sarah, Tyrel Jackson Williams as Little Phil, Harrison White as postman and Zak Boggan as kid.

"Game Changer" was written by Joe Lawson & Alex Herschlag and directed by Kevin Sullivan. 

(Source: The Futon Critic)

Modern Family's Julie Bowen in Top 10 Funniest Women on TV

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Movie Line has outlined their Top 10 Funniest Women in primetime television.  I am glad to tell you that Julie Bowen of "Modern Family" is #9 on their list.  Click on their site to see the full list of funniest women in primetime.


While Sofia Vergara plays the more traditionally kooky Gloria, Bowen scintillates as Claire Dunphy, the un-whimsical wife and mother in Modern Family’s nuclear unit. While her husband Phil Dunphy (Ty Burrell) wins more laughs, Claire’s self-doubt ends up producing the series’ most unexpected laugh-out-loud moments. Quoth Mrs. Dunphy: “You know how growing up we all had that voice inside our head that tells us we’re not good enough? Well, mine was outside my head driving me to school.”

(Source: Movie Line)

Modern Family - "Starry Night" Promotional Pics

Isn't it sweet that Cameron and Gloria are in for a starry night?  These pics of Cam and Gloria are really wonderful.  They look good though we know that things won't work out well in these scenes.  Mitchell is cute in what he's wearing.  He looks like a kid who's been robbed of clothes.  Enjoy these from TV Overmind.

(Source: TV Overmind)

Modern Family - Episode 1.18 - "Starry Night" Press Release

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Modern Family - Episode 1.18 - Starry Night - Press Release

MODERN FAMILY
Air Date: Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Time Slot: 9:00 PM-9:30 PM EST on ABC
Episode Title: (#1ARG??) "Starry Night"

[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.]

FAMILY BONDING CAN TAKE ON MANY DIFFERENT FORMS, ON ABC'S "MODERN FAMILY"

"Starry Night" Phil and Claire each tackle one of their kids' school projects; Jay and Mitchell set out on their traditional father-son outing to see the meteor showers, but Mitchell is surprised to see Manny will be joining them; and with the boys gone, Gloria and Cameron go out for some quality bonding time, but not without a few mishaps, on "Modern Family," WEDNESDAY, MARCH 24 (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 includes Lombardo Boyar as Jose.


(Source: The Futon Critic)

More Photos of "Modern Family" in Hawaii

Wow, I wish I was there with them in Hawaii.  The whole cast of "Modern Family" are filming at the Four Season's Hotel in Maui.  The sunset shoot sets almost all of the cast out for pictures.  At one point, they saw a whale that was breeching and they all stopped to take a look.  Photos done by PacificCoastNews.com.

(Source: Zimbio)

Ty Burrell and Julie Bowen Films "Modern Family" in Hawaii

Check out these photos of Ty Burrell and Julie Bowen from Bricks and Stones Gossip and MCreations .  They're in Hawaii, filming the much-awaited "Modern Family" vacation trip.  What can I say, Julie is really hot.  Look at Ty Burrell too, they are busy busy busy.  

Bricks and Stones Gossip

Bricks and Stones Gossip

Bricks and Stones Gossip

MCreations

MCreations

(Source: Bricks and Stones Gossip and MCreations)

Modern Family's Oscar Charades Promo Extended Version

You should see this, it's really funny how Sofia Vergara answers and how she still loses.  Eric Stonestreet and Jesse Tyler Ferguson guesses every word with so little effort and thinking.

(Source: Youtube)

Modern Family - "Truth Be Told" Promo

This is even better than the sneak peeks.  You have to watch this, or else you'll miss a lot and won't be able to catch up.  Judy Greer hands in the key to what?  To find out, you have to see it for yourself on Wednesday night at ABC our "Modern Family".

(Source: Youtube)