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CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS Leads ABC to No. 1 Finish in Key Demos
by Caryn Robbins - November 29, 2012
With A Charlie Brown Christmas, Modern Family, Suburgatory and Nashville, ABC finished #1 on Wednesday night in Adults 18-49, taking the top position for the 2nd night in a row....
by Caryn Robbins - November 29, 2012
With A Charlie Brown Christmas, Modern Family, Suburgatory and Nashville, ABC finished #1 on Wednesday night in Adults 18-49, taking the top position for the 2nd night in a row....
MODERN FAMILY Scores Big Ratings for ABC with Live +7 Day Ratings
by Tyler Peterson - November 27, 2012
Based on Nielsen's TV playback data for the week, ABC's Modern Family registered as the biggest gainer via time-shifted viewing in Adults 18-49 for its 6th consecutive telecast, picking up an additional 2.1 rating points from its originally reported Live + Same Day numbers. In fact, ABC claimed 3 of...
by Tyler Peterson - November 27, 2012
Based on Nielsen's TV playback data for the week, ABC's Modern Family registered as the biggest gainer via time-shifted viewing in Adults 18-49 for its 6th consecutive telecast, picking up an additional 2.1 rating points from its originally reported Live + Same Day numbers. In fact, ABC claimed 3 of...
VIDEO: Sneak Peek - 'When A Tree Falls' Episode of ABC's MODERN FAMILY
by - November 21, 2012
On the next episode of the ABC comedy MODERN FAMILY titled 'When a Tree Falls', with some urging, Mitch joins in on Cam's efforts to save an old tree in the park, but just how far will they go? Get a sneak peek below...
by - November 21, 2012
On the next episode of the ABC comedy MODERN FAMILY titled 'When a Tree Falls', with some urging, Mitch joins in on Cam's efforts to save an old tree in the park, but just how far will they go? Get a sneak peek below...
VIDEO: First Look at Josh Gad in NBC's 1600 PENN
by Caryn Robbins - November 20, 2012
NBC has released the first promo for its midseason comedy 1600 PENN starring Book of Mormon's Josh Gad. Described as 'Modern Family' meets 'The West Wing', the comedy is from executive producers Jason Winer ('Modern Family'), Gad and Jon Lovett (former White House speechwriter). The series will prem...
by Caryn Robbins - November 20, 2012
NBC has released the first promo for its midseason comedy 1600 PENN starring Book of Mormon's Josh Gad. Described as 'Modern Family' meets 'The West Wing', the comedy is from executive producers Jason Winer ('Modern Family'), Gad and Jon Lovett (former White House speechwriter). The series will prem...
VIDEO: MODERN FAMILY's Jesse Tyler Ferguson Ties a Bow Tie for Equality
by Stage Tube - November 15, 2012
Jesse Tyler Ferguson of 'Modern Family' will be starting a family of his own with Justin Mikita very soon, as the two became engaged this September. Ferguson revealed his marriage proposal, which Justin accepted, in a video on the Tie the Knot website, a new foundation that supports marriage rights ...
by Stage Tube - November 15, 2012
Jesse Tyler Ferguson of 'Modern Family' will be starting a family of his own with Justin Mikita very soon, as the two became engaged this September. Ferguson revealed his marriage proposal, which Justin accepted, in a video on the Tie the Knot website, a new foundation that supports marriage rights ...
VIDEO: Sneak Peek - Matthew Broderick Guests on Tonight's MODERN FAMILY on ABC
by Caryn Robbins - November 14, 2012
Tony Award-winning film and stage actor Matthew Broderick ('The Producers' 'Nice Work If You Can Get It) guest stars on tonight's episode of the ABC comedy MODERN FAMILY. Get a sneak peek below!...
by Caryn Robbins - November 14, 2012
Tony Award-winning film and stage actor Matthew Broderick ('The Producers' 'Nice Work If You Can Get It) guest stars on tonight's episode of the ABC comedy MODERN FAMILY. Get a sneak peek below!...
Nathan Lane to Return to ABC's MODERN FAMILY
by Caryn Robbins - November 14, 2012
According to The Hollywood Reporter, actors Billy Dee Williams and Nathan Lane will both appear in guest roles on the ABC comedy MODERN FAMILY later this season....
by Caryn Robbins - November 14, 2012
According to The Hollywood Reporter, actors Billy Dee Williams and Nathan Lane will both appear in guest roles on the ABC comedy MODERN FAMILY later this season....
ABC's Wednesday Line-Up Posts Across-the-Board Increases
by Caryn Robbins - November 08, 2012
Despite facing increased competition week to week from a special 2-hour The Voice on NBC, ABC posted across-the-board increases with its Wednesday line up. Jumping 12% over the prior week, the Net took second place on the night among Adults 18-49, beating CBS (Survivor/Criminal Minds/CSI) and Fox wi...
by Caryn Robbins - November 08, 2012
Despite facing increased competition week to week from a special 2-hour The Voice on NBC, ABC posted across-the-board increases with its Wednesday line up. Jumping 12% over the prior week, the Net took second place on the night among Adults 18-49, beating CBS (Survivor/Criminal Minds/CSI) and Fox wi...
ABC's MODERN FAMILY is TV's No. 1 Series of the Week in Key Demos
by Caryn Robbins - November 05, 2012
Based on Live + 7 Day ratings, ABC's MODERN FAMILY emerged as TV's #1 series of the week in Adults 18-49 (7.0 rating), leapfrogging over CBS' The Big Bang Theory (6.8), NBC's Sunday Night Football (6.7) and NBC's The Voice (5.7)....
by Caryn Robbins - November 05, 2012
Based on Live + 7 Day ratings, ABC's MODERN FAMILY emerged as TV's #1 series of the week in Adults 18-49 (7.0 rating), leapfrogging over CBS' The Big Bang Theory (6.8), NBC's Sunday Night Football (6.7) and NBC's The Voice (5.7)....
THE X FACTOR Powers FOX to Tight Demo Win
by Caryn Robbins - November 01, 2012
FOX (7.37 million viewers, #2; adults 18-49: 2.6, #1) topped a tight race on Wednesday with new episodes of THE X FACTOR (6.92 million viewers, #7; adults 18-49: 2.4, #T5) and a second 'The X Factor'...
by Caryn Robbins - November 01, 2012
FOX (7.37 million viewers, #2; adults 18-49: 2.6, #1) topped a tight race on Wednesday with new episodes of THE X FACTOR (6.92 million viewers, #7; adults 18-49: 2.4, #T5) and a second 'The X Factor'...
ABC's MODERN FAMILY is Wednesday's No. 1 Show in Key Demos
by Caryn Robbins - November 01, 2012
Surging over its lead-in to dominate the 9pm half-hour in Adults 18-49, ABC's Modern Family outdelivered runner-up CBS' Criminal Minds by 41%. In addition to standing as Wednesday's #1 TV show in Adults 18-49, Modern Family was also the night's top-rated program with Adults 18-34 and Adults 25-54...
by Caryn Robbins - November 01, 2012
Surging over its lead-in to dominate the 9pm half-hour in Adults 18-49, ABC's Modern Family outdelivered runner-up CBS' Criminal Minds by 41%. In addition to standing as Wednesday's #1 TV show in Adults 18-49, Modern Family was also the night's top-rated program with Adults 18-34 and Adults 25-54...
ABC Claims the Week's 2 Biggest DVR Gainers with MODERN FAMILY
by Caryn Robbins - October 29, 2012
Based on Nielsen's DVR playback data for the week, ABC claimed the 2 biggest gainers via DVR playback among Adults 18-49, as a special episode of MODERN FAMILY gained +2.5 rating points and the regular telecast added on +2.0 rating points....
by Caryn Robbins - October 29, 2012
Based on Nielsen's DVR playback data for the week, ABC claimed the 2 biggest gainers via DVR playback among Adults 18-49, as a special episode of MODERN FAMILY gained +2.5 rating points and the regular telecast added on +2.0 rating points....
MODERN FAMILY's Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Eric Stonestreet Set for Bushnell Center Tonight, 10/21
by BWW News Desk - October 21, 2012
Two of the stars from the highly-acclaimed ABC television show Modern Family will be appearing at The Bushnell Center for the Performing Artson tonight, October 21 at 7 p.m. Tickets ($35.50/$45.50/$55.50) go on-sale Monday, July 30 at 10 a.m. at bushnell.org, 1.860.987.5900, or at The Bushnell Box O...
by BWW News Desk - October 21, 2012
Two of the stars from the highly-acclaimed ABC television show Modern Family will be appearing at The Bushnell Center for the Performing Artson tonight, October 21 at 7 p.m. Tickets ($35.50/$45.50/$55.50) go on-sale Monday, July 30 at 10 a.m. at bushnell.org, 1.860.987.5900, or at The Bushnell Box O...
Colin Hanlon Joins MODERN FAMILY as Recurring Character
by Nicole Rosky - October 19, 2012
Broadway veteran Colin Hanlon, who guest starred on an episode of ABC's 'Modern Family' last season, will join the show as a recurring character this season, according to Hypable. Hanlon, who plays 'Steve,' will appear in the show's Halloween episode on October 26....
by Nicole Rosky - October 19, 2012
Broadway veteran Colin Hanlon, who guest starred on an episode of ABC's 'Modern Family' last season, will join the show as a recurring character this season, according to Hypable. Hanlon, who plays 'Steve,' will appear in the show's Halloween episode on October 26....
CBS Slips into Top Spot in Wednesday Ratings Race
by Caryn Robbins - October 18, 2012
CBS (10.81 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 2.7, #1) slipped into the top spot on Wednesday with its mix of 'Survivor: Philippines' (10.11 million viewers, #4; adults 18-49: 2.7, #4), 'Criminal Minds' (11.78 million viewers, #2; adults 18-49: 3.1, #2) and 'CSI: Crime Scene Investigation' (10.56 mi...
by Caryn Robbins - October 18, 2012
CBS (10.81 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 2.7, #1) slipped into the top spot on Wednesday with its mix of 'Survivor: Philippines' (10.11 million viewers, #4; adults 18-49: 2.7, #4), 'Criminal Minds' (11.78 million viewers, #2; adults 18-49: 3.1, #2) and 'CSI: Crime Scene Investigation' (10.56 mi...
ABC's SURBURGATORY Hits Nine Month Ratings High
by Caryn Robbins - October 18, 2012
In the 9:30pm half-hour, ABC's sophomore season opener of Suburgatory took second in Total Viewers and Adults 18-49, while winning its slot with Adults 18-34 and Women 18-34. In Total Viewers and Adults 18-49, Suburgatory scored its highest numbers in over 9 months - since 1/11/12....
by Caryn Robbins - October 18, 2012
In the 9:30pm half-hour, ABC's sophomore season opener of Suburgatory took second in Total Viewers and Adults 18-49, while winning its slot with Adults 18-34 and Women 18-34. In Total Viewers and Adults 18-49, Suburgatory scored its highest numbers in over 9 months - since 1/11/12....
Photo Flash: Behind-the-Scenes Look at MODERN FAMILY's Episode 'Yard Sale,' 10/31
by Tyler Peterson - October 16, 2012
BroadwayWorld brings you a behind-the-scenes look at MODERN FAMILY's upcoming episode, 'Yard Sale,' set to air on Oct. 31!...
by Tyler Peterson - October 16, 2012
BroadwayWorld brings you a behind-the-scenes look at MODERN FAMILY's upcoming episode, 'Yard Sale,' set to air on Oct. 31!...
ABC Airs 6 of the Week’s Top 20 Scripted Series in Adults 18-49
by Caryn Robbins - October 16, 2012
During the week of October 8, 2012, ABC tied for No. 1 in the non-sports Adult 18-49 averages (3-way tie between ABC, CBS and NBC at a 2.1 rating), despite the Thursday pre-emption of "Grey's Anatomy" and "Scandal" for the Vice Presidential debate....
by Caryn Robbins - October 16, 2012
During the week of October 8, 2012, ABC tied for No. 1 in the non-sports Adult 18-49 averages (3-way tie between ABC, CBS and NBC at a 2.1 rating), despite the Thursday pre-emption of "Grey's Anatomy" and "Scandal" for the Vice Presidential debate....
ABC's MODERN FAMILY Tops Wednesday Demos, But FOX Wins the Night
by Caryn Robbins - October 11, 2012
FOX (9.36 million viewers, #3; adults 18-49: 3.4, #1) was still the network to beat on Wednesday with a new 'The X Factor' (9.19 million viewers, #7; adults 18-49: 3.2, #4) followed by a second hour of 'The X Factor'...
by Caryn Robbins - October 11, 2012
FOX (9.36 million viewers, #3; adults 18-49: 3.4, #1) was still the network to beat on Wednesday with a new 'The X Factor' (9.19 million viewers, #7; adults 18-49: 3.2, #4) followed by a second hour of 'The X Factor'...
VIDEO: Sneak Peek - First Day of School on ABC's MODERN FAMILY
by - October 08, 2012
Mitch and Cam drop Lily off for the first day of kindergarten, but when she gets into a tussle with another little boy, they end up having a meeting with the boy's confrontational lesbian parents. The episode airs WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 10 (9:00-9:31 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network. Get a sneak...
by - October 08, 2012
Mitch and Cam drop Lily off for the first day of kindergarten, but when she gets into a tussle with another little boy, they end up having a meeting with the boy's confrontational lesbian parents. The episode airs WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 10 (9:00-9:31 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network. Get a sneak...
ABC to Offer Full Hour of MODERN FAMILY, 10/10
by Tyler Peterson - October 05, 2012
Get a double dose of 'Modern Family,' winner of three consecutive Emmy Awards for Outstanding Comedy Series, with a special one-hour event on WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 10 (9:00-9:31 & 9:31-10:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network....
by Tyler Peterson - October 05, 2012
Get a double dose of 'Modern Family,' winner of three consecutive Emmy Awards for Outstanding Comedy Series, with a special one-hour event on WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 10 (9:00-9:31 & 9:31-10:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network....
ABC to Air Double Dose of MODERN FAMILY, 10/10
by Claire Hannum - October 05, 2012
Get a double dose of MODERN FAMILY, winner of three consecutive Emmy Awards for Outstanding Comedy Series, with a special one-hour event on WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 10 (9:00-9:31 & 9:31-10:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network....
by Claire Hannum - October 05, 2012
Get a double dose of MODERN FAMILY, winner of three consecutive Emmy Awards for Outstanding Comedy Series, with a special one-hour event on WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 10 (9:00-9:31 & 9:31-10:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network....
VIDEO: Sneak Peek - Phil Goes Under the Knife on ABC's MODERN FAMILY
by - October 04, 2012
On the October 10th episode of the ABC comedy MODERN FAMILY titled 'Snip', Phil and Claire have a five-year plan, and that's to vacation and enjoy life once Luke leaves for college. In order to keep all that on track, Phil is going in for a vasectomy. Get a sneak peek below!...
by - October 04, 2012
On the October 10th episode of the ABC comedy MODERN FAMILY titled 'Snip', Phil and Claire have a five-year plan, and that's to vacation and enjoy life once Luke leaves for college. In order to keep all that on track, Phil is going in for a vasectomy. Get a sneak peek below!...
ABC's MODERN FAMILY Debuts as No. 1 TV Show
by Caryn Robbins - September 27, 2012
MODERN FAMILY opened as the #1 TV Show, as ABC's Wednesday Comedy Block wins from 8-10pm. With season openers of The Middle, Modern Family and debut of The Neighbors, ABC ranked #1 from 8-10pm in Adults 18-49, beating out runner-up Fox's primetime line-up (2-hour The X Factor) by 9%....
by Caryn Robbins - September 27, 2012
MODERN FAMILY opened as the #1 TV Show, as ABC's Wednesday Comedy Block wins from 8-10pm. With season openers of The Middle, Modern Family and debut of The Neighbors, ABC ranked #1 from 8-10pm in Adults 18-49, beating out runner-up Fox's primetime line-up (2-hour The X Factor) by 9%....
STAGE TUBE: Pregnancy Revealed on Season Premiere of ABC's MODERN FAMILY Tonight, 9/26
by Stage Tube - September 26, 2012
In the Season 4 premiere of ABC's MODERN FAMILY titled 'Bringing Up Baby,' Jay's birthday is upon us again and, as before, he makes it well-known that he wishes to keep it as low key as possible, with no grand gestures or surprises. But leave it to the family to miss the mark yet again!...
by Stage Tube - September 26, 2012
In the Season 4 premiere of ABC's MODERN FAMILY titled 'Bringing Up Baby,' Jay's birthday is upon us again and, as before, he makes it well-known that he wishes to keep it as low key as possible, with no grand gestures or surprises. But leave it to the family to miss the mark yet again!...
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