- Release Date: 2009
- Runtime: 30 min
- Genre: Comedy
- Starring: Ed O'Neill, Julie Bowen, Ty Burrell, Sofía Vergara ... see all
- Director: Jason Winer
- Plot: Modern Family (formerly known as My American Family) is an American single-camera mockumentary comedy TV series. The series currently airs 9:00 Wednesdays in the 2009-2010 season. The half-hour series, which... Read more
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Critics Reviews
| Oct 21, 2009Salon
really, I'm just in awe of "Modern Family.....I love the dramatic choices by the excellent writers of this show, I love the little touches thrown in by this incredible cast....an excellent show like "Modern Family" and a promising show like "The Middle" will both be around for a while.....Unless the writers happen to have a really smart story to tell --....Here he is in one of my favorite scenes from the pilot:.... ... Full Review
| Oct 21, 2009TV Squad
There were so many funny moments in this episode....That's a pretty impressive performance out of the gate for any show.....Speaking of love, I really enjoy the layers Ty Burrell is giving to the character of Phil..... ... Full Review
| Sep 23, 2009Salon
That said, this dysfunctional family comedy really is its own unique, brilliant gem, shining among an otherwise uncomfortably mediocre haul of cheap comedic rhinestones.....It's tough to do justice to just how ridiculous this scene becomes when Phil pulls a muscle in his back, falls down the stairs....Like the best actors in a Christopher Guest film, these two are at once absurd enough.... ... Full Review
| Sep 23, 2009PopMatters
With its deft writing and sharp performances, the show is a telling snapshot of how families live now..... ... Full Review
| Sep 22, 2009Chicago Tribune
thank goodness, this excellent comedy gives these talented performers the kind of sharp material they deserve.....But if "Modern Family" keeps up the quality of the writing, what the heck --....has the finest cast of any new fall show....Ty Burrell is terrific as her husband, who attempts, to his kids' horror, to take the "cool dad" approach (not realizing that belting out songs from "High School Musical" is the most humiliating thing anyone's dad could possibly do)..... ... Full Review
News
Latest 'Glee' pulls in 7.3 million
digitalspy.co.uk –
2009-11-20
Wednesday night's episode of Glee drew 7.29m for Fox, according to the latest viewing figures. It was down slightly from last week's episode , which managed 7.35m in its usual 9pm slot. ... Full Article
Here come the guest-stars!! Elizabeth Banks and Ed Norton on Modern Family and Will Arnett on Parks & Rec
prettyboring.com –
2009-11-18
Something funny is happening on TV
buffalonews.com –
2009-11-18
Even before the nation's economy went south, the prime-time sitcom was mired in its own miserable slump. Ratings plunged, critics groused, shows fizzled, and throughout Hollywood, pink slips piled up. ... Full Article
November 18, 2009 | 7:00 am Fans of "Modern Family" are used to Eric Stonestreet. As the lovable Cameron on the hit ABC comedy, the 38-year-old Kansas native frequently steals scenes with his spot-on quips and pitch-perfect performance. ... Full Article




