Jesse Tyler Ferguson News

In light of the recent attention on suicide amongst gay youth driven by bullies, Modern Family stars Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Eric Stonestreet have teamed up with the Trevor Project for the 'It Gets Better' campaign, encouraging gay or questioning youth to hold their heads high and seek help. Click below to see TV's Cam and Mitchell, and hear their real life stories about how it does, in fact, get better.

'Halloween' - Claire loves Halloween and is gearing up to spookify the Dunphy house for the trick or treaters. She gives each family member a role to play, but none of it goes quite right... Cameron can't shake a traumatic childhood experience and hates the holiday, Mitchell has had a terrible day at work, and Gloria is acting weird after Jay and Manny teased her about her accent, on 'Modern Family,' WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 27 (9:00-9:31 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network.

'Strangers on a Treadmill' - Claire and Mitchell enlist each other's help in trying to spare their significant others from embarrassment - Cameron from his unfortunate wardrobe choices, and Phil from his joke-ridden speech for the realtors' banquet. Meanwhile Jay tries to prove a point to Gloria by attending a quincea-era thrown by one of his employees, and Haley gives Alex sisterly advice on how to be cool, on 'Modern Family,' WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 13 (9:00-9:31 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network.

'Strangers on a Treadmill' - Claire and Mitchell enlist each other's help in trying to spare their significant others from embarrassment - Cameron from his unfortunate wardrobe choices, and Phil from his joke-ridden speech for the realtors' banquet. Meanwhile Jay tries to prove a point to Gloria by attending a quincea-era thrown by one of his employees, and Haley gives Alex sisterly advice on how to be cool, on 'Modern Family,' WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 13 (9:00-9:31 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network.

This Wednesday, October 6th, Broadway veteran Nathan Lane guest starred on ABC's Modern Family as Pepper, the flamboyant friend of Mitchell (played by Jesse Tyler Ferguson) and Cameron (played by Eric Stonestreet). Watch the full episode below!

GLSEN, the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network, will honor the Emmy Award-winning hit ABC show, 'Modern Family,' at tomorrow night's Respect Awards - Los Angeles, Presented by Centropolis Entertainment at the Beverly Hills Hotel. Emmy winner Rob Reiner will present the show with the Inspiration Award, and America's favorite mom, Florence Henderson, currently appearing on 'Dancing with the Stars,' will be welcoming everyone to the gala. Also being honored are Out & Equal Workplace Advocates and the GLSEN Educator of the Year, presented by Sodexo.

GLSEN, the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network, will honor the hit ABC show 'Modern Family' at the Respect Awards - Los Angeles, Presented by Centropolis Entertainment, on October 8 at the Beverly Hills Hotel. Also being honored are Out & Equal Workplace Advocates and the GLSEN Educator of the Year, presented by Sodexo.

Modern Family star Julie Bowen has suggested to TV Guide that a musical episode of Modern Family could be in the show's near future, given the talent. She says, 'Sarah Hyland (who plays Haley)... was on Broadway in Annie... and Ariel [Winter can sing too]...Eric, Ty, Jesse [and] Sofia [can all sing].'

We've got the first look at Nathan Lane on the October 6th episode of Modern Family on ABC.

Talk Show Listings for Wednesday, October 6, 2010.

The Give a Damn Campaign (www.wegiveadamn.org), a project of Cyndi Lauper's True Colors Fund, has released its newest public service announcement focusing on hate crimes based on sexual orientation and gender identity. Ricky Martin, Elton John, Idina Menzel, Rachael Harris and Wanda Sykes speak out about the need to bring an end to these senseless acts of violence and intimidation. The PSA saw its world premiere last night on CNN's Larry King Live during an episode featuring the topic of anti-gay bullying.

The 10th Annual LES Girls Cabaret held at Avalon in Hollywood, California on October 4th, 2010. Steven Weber

On Sunday, October 3, 2010, Gay and Lesbian Elder Housing presented its 9th annual Garden Party at the historic Petitfils-Boos Estate in the exclusive Hancock Park section of Los Angeles. The event which serves as the organizations largest fundraising and awareness effort honored long-time G.L.E.H. supporters Filmmaker Adam Shankman, HIV/AIDS Clinical Specialist Dr. Tony Mills and legendary television entertainment reporter Rona Barrett.

Leap of Faith opened at the Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre at the Los Angeles music center October 3/

Talk Show Listings for Wednesday, October 6, 2010.

COMEDY CENTRAL announced today that its biennial/bi-coastal event, 'Night Of Too Many Stars: An Overbooked Concert For Autism Education,' has added comedians Will Forte, Jim Gaffigan and Tracy Morgan, who will join the New York star-studded line-up and Rob Corddry, Bryan Cranston, Larry David, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Jeff Garlin, Jimmy Kimmel, Jim Parsons, Sofia Vergara and Rainn Wilson will be manning the phone banks during the LA live event, with more celebrities to be announced.

Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) National will join with entertainment industry leaders to honor the contributions of producer Ryan Murphy (GLEE; EAT PRAY LOVE) and the creators of the hit film THE KIDS ARE ALL RIGHT at the first-ever PFLAG /LA EVENT to be held on Friday, October 1st at the London West Hollywood.

This month, LIly Tomlin, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Mae Whitman and Judith Light talk about why we all need to give a damn about the fact that gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender youth are nearly 4 times more likely to attempt suicide than their straight peers.

Today, September 22, ADDAMS FAMILY star Nathan Lane appeared on the The View to promote his guest spot on Modern Family. Lane will play Pepper, the flamboyant friend of Mitchell (played by Jesse Tyler Ferguson) and Cameron (played by Eric Stonestreet) on the third episode of the season. Click below to watch Lane charm the ladies of 'The View.'

Talk Show Listings for Tuesday, September 21, 2010.