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ABC's 'Modern Family' is Wednesday's #1 Scripted TV Show
by Kelsey Denette - February 24, 2011
ABC ran #2 on Wednesday to Fox with a 2-hour American Idol among Adults 18-34 and Women 18-34. Continuing to grow its Wednesday numbers year to year, ABC surged over the same night last year (2/24/10) by 3.2 million viewers and by 77% in Adults 18-49....
by Kelsey Denette - February 24, 2011
ABC ran #2 on Wednesday to Fox with a 2-hour American Idol among Adults 18-34 and Women 18-34. Continuing to grow its Wednesday numbers year to year, ABC surged over the same night last year (2/24/10) by 3.2 million viewers and by 77% in Adults 18-49....
Hathaway, Fey, Gervais, and More Nominated for First Annual 'Comedy Awards'
by Kelsey Denette - February 15, 2011
Nominations for the first annual 'The Comedy Awards' were announced today by COMEDY CENTRAL and MTV Networks, both divisions of Viacom (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B). 'The Comedy Awards' is the first-ever multi-network, multi-platform, annual event dedicated to honoring and celebrating the world of comedy....
by Kelsey Denette - February 15, 2011
Nominations for the first annual 'The Comedy Awards' were announced today by COMEDY CENTRAL and MTV Networks, both divisions of Viacom (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B). 'The Comedy Awards' is the first-ever multi-network, multi-platform, annual event dedicated to honoring and celebrating the world of comedy....
MODERN FAMILY Gets Musical This Spring
by Nicole Rosky - February 08, 2011
According to TVGuide.com, ABC sitcom Modern Family will get the musical treatment this spring, when Cameron, played by Eric Stonestreet, tries to teach students about musical theatre. Stonestreet revealed that his character 'wants to introduce them to musical greats like Bernstein and Sondheim.'...
by Nicole Rosky - February 08, 2011
According to TVGuide.com, ABC sitcom Modern Family will get the musical treatment this spring, when Cameron, played by Eric Stonestreet, tries to teach students about musical theatre. Stonestreet revealed that his character 'wants to introduce them to musical greats like Bernstein and Sondheim.'...
Ferguson, Stonestreet to Host WGAW Awards, 2/5
by BWW News Desk - February 05, 2011
Modern Family co-stars Jesse Tyler Ferguson & Eric Stonestreet have been tapped by the WGAW to co-host the 2011 Writers Guild Awards West Coast ceremony on Saturday, February 5, 2011, at the Renaissance Hollywood Hotel-Grand Ballroom....
by BWW News Desk - February 05, 2011
Modern Family co-stars Jesse Tyler Ferguson & Eric Stonestreet have been tapped by the WGAW to co-host the 2011 Writers Guild Awards West Coast ceremony on Saturday, February 5, 2011, at the Renaissance Hollywood Hotel-Grand Ballroom....
MODERN FAMILY Preview: February 2 on ABC
by BWW News Desk - February 02, 2011
'Dance Dance Revelation' - It's Luke & Manny's first school dance and everyone gets in on the 'fun' -- Jay and Phil have to take the boys on a mall run which becomes quite stressful; and Claire revels in the school dance committee duties, but gets a little jealous when Gloria shows up to help. Meanw...
by BWW News Desk - February 02, 2011
'Dance Dance Revelation' - It's Luke & Manny's first school dance and everyone gets in on the 'fun' -- Jay and Phil have to take the boys on a mall run which becomes quite stressful; and Claire revels in the school dance committee duties, but gets a little jealous when Gloria shows up to help. Meanw...
ABC Claims TV's Top 3 Series in DVR Playback
by Gabrielle Sierra - January 31, 2011
ABC Claims TV's Top 3 Series in DVR Playback DVR Playback for the week of 1/10/11 (Week #17)...
by Gabrielle Sierra - January 31, 2011
ABC Claims TV's Top 3 Series in DVR Playback DVR Playback for the week of 1/10/11 (Week #17)...
ABC's 'Modern Family' Sets DVR Record
by Charlie Piane - January 24, 2011
During the first complete week of 2011, ABC's claimed 4 of TV's Top 10 biggest actual DVR Adult 18-49 gainers from the first-reported numbers to the playback finals, as 'Modern Family' topped the chart with record-setting 1.7 rating point jump over its initial number (+35% - 4.8 rating to a 6.5 rati...
by Charlie Piane - January 24, 2011
During the first complete week of 2011, ABC's claimed 4 of TV's Top 10 biggest actual DVR Adult 18-49 gainers from the first-reported numbers to the playback finals, as 'Modern Family' topped the chart with record-setting 1.7 rating point jump over its initial number (+35% - 4.8 rating to a 6.5 rati...
Producer's Guild Awards 2011 Honor 'Mad Men,' 'Modern Family' and More
by Lauren Wolman - January 23, 2011
The Producer's Guild of America handed out their annual awards on Jan. 22, with 'Mad Men' and 'Modern Family' earning the top awards in television....
by Lauren Wolman - January 23, 2011
The Producer's Guild of America handed out their annual awards on Jan. 22, with 'Mad Men' and 'Modern Family' earning the top awards in television....
Jonathan Hogan to Guest Star on MODERN FAMILY
by Nicole Rosky - January 19, 2011
According to TVLine.com, Broadway veteran and Tony Award Nominee Jonathan Hogan is set to guest star on ABC's hit comedy MODERN FAMILY this February. Hogan will star as Ed O'Neill's brother, Tommy....
by Nicole Rosky - January 19, 2011
According to TVLine.com, Broadway veteran and Tony Award Nominee Jonathan Hogan is set to guest star on ABC's hit comedy MODERN FAMILY this February. Hogan will star as Ed O'Neill's brother, Tommy....
MODERN FAMILY Preview: February 2 on ABC
by Nicole Rosky - January 19, 2011
'Dance Dance Revelation' - It's Luke & Manny's first school dance and everyone gets in on the 'fun' -- Jay and Phil have to take the boys on a mall run which becomes quite stressful; and Claire revels in the school dance committee duties, but gets a little jealous when Gloria shows up to help. Meanw...
by Nicole Rosky - January 19, 2011
'Dance Dance Revelation' - It's Luke & Manny's first school dance and everyone gets in on the 'fun' -- Jay and Phil have to take the boys on a mall run which becomes quite stressful; and Claire revels in the school dance committee duties, but gets a little jealous when Gloria shows up to help. Meanw...
MODERN FAMILY Preview: January 19 on ABC
by Nicole Rosky - January 12, 2011
'Caught in the Act' - Plans backfire when the kids go to surprise their parents with breakfast in bed on their anniversary, only to catch Phil and Claire in a compromising position. Meanwhile, Jay and Gloria's Vegas getaway is thwarted by a brutally honest email that was accidentally sent to Claire,...
by Nicole Rosky - January 12, 2011
'Caught in the Act' - Plans backfire when the kids go to surprise their parents with breakfast in bed on their anniversary, only to catch Phil and Claire in a compromising position. Meanwhile, Jay and Gloria's Vegas getaway is thwarted by a brutally honest email that was accidentally sent to Claire,...
MODERN FAMILY Preview: January 12 on ABC
by BWW News Desk - January 12, 2011
'Our Children, Ourselves' - Claire and Phil want Alex to relax a little about her studies, but then they start questioning their own intellectual drives. Meanwhile, Gloria tries to befriend another nice couple, much to Jay's chagrin, and Mitch and Cam run into and old female flame of Mitchell's, onl...
by BWW News Desk - January 12, 2011
'Our Children, Ourselves' - Claire and Phil want Alex to relax a little about her studies, but then they start questioning their own intellectual drives. Meanwhile, Gloria tries to befriend another nice couple, much to Jay's chagrin, and Mitch and Cam run into and old female flame of Mitchell's, onl...
ABC Announces Early Pick-Ups for Next Season
by Gabrielle Sierra - January 10, 2011
ABC announced early pick-ups for the 2011-12 season of 'Castle,' 'Cougar Town,' 'Grey's Anatomy,' 'The Middle,' 'Modern Family' and 'Private Practice.'...
by Gabrielle Sierra - January 10, 2011
ABC announced early pick-ups for the 2011-12 season of 'Castle,' 'Cougar Town,' 'Grey's Anatomy,' 'The Middle,' 'Modern Family' and 'Private Practice.'...
MODERN FAMILY Preview: January 5 on ABC
by BWW News Desk - January 05, 2011
'Slow Down Your Neighbors' - Claire becomes a determined neighborhood vigilante hoping to catch and stop a menacing car that speeds though their streets. Meanwhile, Phil is busy trying to land an important listing with a difficult client, Jay teaches Manny how to ride a bike -- only to learn Gloria ...
by BWW News Desk - January 05, 2011
'Slow Down Your Neighbors' - Claire becomes a determined neighborhood vigilante hoping to catch and stop a menacing car that speeds though their streets. Meanwhile, Phil is busy trying to land an important listing with a difficult client, Jay teaches Manny how to ride a bike -- only to learn Gloria ...
ABC Has 5 Of The Top 10 Non-Sports Shows For Week
by Charlie Piane - January 04, 2011
During the week of December 27, 2010, ABC aired 5 of the Top 10 non-sports TV programs in Adults 18-49, including 3 of the Top 4 and the No. 1 scripted show with 'Desperate Housewives': 'Desperate Housewives' - No. 1, 'Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve 11' - No. 3, 'Extreme Makeover: Home Edition'...
by Charlie Piane - January 04, 2011
During the week of December 27, 2010, ABC aired 5 of the Top 10 non-sports TV programs in Adults 18-49, including 3 of the Top 4 and the No. 1 scripted show with 'Desperate Housewives': 'Desperate Housewives' - No. 1, 'Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve 11' - No. 3, 'Extreme Makeover: Home Edition'...
MODERN FAMILY Preview: January 12 on ABC
by Nicole Rosky - December 28, 2010
'Our Children, Ourselves' - Claire and Phil want Alex to relax a little about her studies, but then they start questioning their own intellectual drives. Meanwhile, Gloria tries to befriend another nice couple, much to Jay's chagrin, and Mitch and Cam run into and old female flame of Mitchell's, onl...
by Nicole Rosky - December 28, 2010
'Our Children, Ourselves' - Claire and Phil want Alex to relax a little about her studies, but then they start questioning their own intellectual drives. Meanwhile, Gloria tries to befriend another nice couple, much to Jay's chagrin, and Mitch and Cam run into and old female flame of Mitchell's, onl...
ABC's 'Modern Family' and 'The Middle' Lead Wednesdays
by Sarah Moore - December 24, 2010
Growing week to week, ABC's repeat airing of 'The Middle' stood as the most-watched TV show at 8pm, beating out Fox's original 'Human Target' in Total Viewers and Adults 18-49. 'The Middle' generated its 2nd-biggest-ever repeat audience on the night....
by Sarah Moore - December 24, 2010
Growing week to week, ABC's repeat airing of 'The Middle' stood as the most-watched TV show at 8pm, beating out Fox's original 'Human Target' in Total Viewers and Adults 18-49. 'The Middle' generated its 2nd-biggest-ever repeat audience on the night....
MODERN FAMILY Preview: January 5 on ABC
by Nicole Rosky - December 21, 2010
'Slow Down Your Neighbors' - Claire becomes a determined neighborhood vigilante hoping to catch and stop a menacing car that speeds though their streets. Meanwhile, Phil is busy trying to land an important listing with a difficult client, Jay teaches Manny how to ride a bike -- only to learn Gloria ...
by Nicole Rosky - December 21, 2010
'Slow Down Your Neighbors' - Claire becomes a determined neighborhood vigilante hoping to catch and stop a menacing car that speeds though their streets. Meanwhile, Phil is busy trying to land an important listing with a difficult client, Jay teaches Manny how to ride a bike -- only to learn Gloria ...
MODERN FAMILY Preview: December 15 on ABC
by BWW News Desk - December 15, 2010
'Unplugged' - Noticing that everyone is too busy on their electronic devices to actually interact with one another, Claire and Phil declare a family challenge to see who can stay unplugged the longest. Meanwhile, it's a race against the clock as Mitchell and Cameron frantically try to get Lily into ...
by BWW News Desk - December 15, 2010
'Unplugged' - Noticing that everyone is too busy on their electronic devices to actually interact with one another, Claire and Phil declare a family challenge to see who can stay unplugged the longest. Meanwhile, it's a race against the clock as Mitchell and Cameron frantically try to get Lily into ...
MODERN FAMILY Preview: December 15 on ABC
by BWW News Desk - December 15, 2010
'The Kiss' - In honor of her late grandmother, Gloria decides to cook more traditional Colombian meals, which is met with some ribbing from Jay -- but see who gets the last laugh. Meanwhile Claire finds herself becoming the overbearing mom when she finds out Alex likes a boy, and Haley's idea of sis...
by BWW News Desk - December 15, 2010
'The Kiss' - In honor of her late grandmother, Gloria decides to cook more traditional Colombian meals, which is met with some ribbing from Jay -- but see who gets the last laugh. Meanwhile Claire finds herself becoming the overbearing mom when she finds out Alex likes a boy, and Haley's idea of sis...
MODERN FAMILY Preview: December 29 on ABC
by Nicole Rosky - December 14, 2010
'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 a...
by Nicole Rosky - December 14, 2010
'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 a...
MODERN FAMILY Preview: December 8 on ABC
by BWW News Desk - December 08, 2010
'Dance Dance Revelation' - It's Luke & Manny's first school dance and everyone gets in on the 'fun' -- Jay and Phil have to take the boys on a mall run which becomes quite stressful; and Claire revels in the school dance committee duties, but gets a little jealous when Gloria shows up to help. Meanw...
by BWW News Desk - December 08, 2010
'Dance Dance Revelation' - It's Luke & Manny's first school dance and everyone gets in on the 'fun' -- Jay and Phil have to take the boys on a mall run which becomes quite stressful; and Claire revels in the school dance committee duties, but gets a little jealous when Gloria shows up to help. Meanw...
MODERN FAMILY Preview: December 2 on ABC
by BWW News Desk - December 01, 2010
'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 ...
by BWW News Desk - December 01, 2010
'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 ...
MODERN FAMILY Preview: December 15 on ABC
by Nicole Rosky - November 30, 2010
'Unplugged' - Noticing that everyone is too busy on their electronic devices to actually interact with one another, Claire and Phil declare a family challenge to see who can stay unplugged the longest. Meanwhile, it's a race against the clock as Mitchell and Cameron frantically try to get Lily into ...
by Nicole Rosky - November 30, 2010
'Unplugged' - Noticing that everyone is too busy on their electronic devices to actually interact with one another, Claire and Phil declare a family challenge to see who can stay unplugged the longest. Meanwhile, it's a race against the clock as Mitchell and Cameron frantically try to get Lily into ...
MODERN FAMILY Preview: November 25 on ABC
by BWW News Desk - November 25, 2010
'Fizbo' - Nothing is too big when Phil and Claire decide to throw Luke the biggest and best birthday party a boy could ever want. But when Cameron shows up as Fizbo, the Clown, it sets of a chain of events that ends with someone in the hospital, on 'Modern Family,' THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 25 (9:00-9:30...
by BWW News Desk - November 25, 2010
'Fizbo' - Nothing is too big when Phil and Claire decide to throw Luke the biggest and best birthday party a boy could ever want. But when Cameron shows up as Fizbo, the Clown, it sets of a chain of events that ends with someone in the hospital, on 'Modern Family,' THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 25 (9:00-9:30...
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