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Stephen McPherson, president, ABC Entertainment Group, will outline ABC's plans for next season and unveil the network's 2010-11 fall schedule before the advertising and media communities this afternoon at Lincoln Center's Avery Fisher Hall.

Stephen McPherson, president, ABC Entertainment Group, will outline ABC's plans for next season and unveil the network's 2010-11 fall schedule before the advertising and media communities this afternoon at Lincoln Center's Avery Fisher Hall.

ABC's hit sitcom, 'Modern Family' is known for its realistic portrayal of the average family. However, the behavior of the show's gay couple, Cameron (Jesse Tyler Ferguson) and Mitchell (Eric Stonestreet) exemplify the latest inconsistency to be picked up by viewers. Although the sitcom is often praised for its non-stereotypical portrayal of the gay community, viewers are starting to see just the opposite.

'Hawaii' - Jay could not be more excited to do nothing but indulge and relax in this tropical paradise, but then an unexpected reality check dampens his plans. Meanwhile, Phil is determined to make this trip romantic for Claire, Mitchell and Cameron have opposing views on whether to sightsee or not to sightsee, and the kids get into a little bit of mischief when left to their own devices, on 'Modern Family,' WEDNESDAY, MAY 12 (9:00-9:30 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network.

'Airport 2010' - For Jay's birthday, Gloria gives him the best surprise -- a romantic birthday getaway to Hawaii -- the only kicker is she invited the whole entire family to come along. Everyone arrives at the airport, and it's a maddening scene with forgotten I.D.'s, security breaches and flying phobias, on 'Modern Family,' WEDNESDAY, MAY 5 (9:00-9:30 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network.

Jesse Tyler Ferguson appeared on Bravo's Watch What Happens: Live on April 22nd. In this clip, Jesse and Bethenny Frankel take more viewer questions in the web exclusive after show.

'Airport 2010' - For Jay's birthday, Gloria gives him the best surprise -- a romantic birthday getaway to Hawaii -- the only kicker is she invited the whole entire family to come along. Everyone arrives at the airport, and it's a maddening scene with forgotten I.D.'s, security breaches and flying phobias, on 'Modern Family,' WEDNESDAY, MAY 5 (9:00-9:30 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network.

Jesse Tyler Ferguson stopped by Late Night With Jimmy Fallon to discuss Modern Family, his move to LA, and Spelling Bee and more.

Chazz Palminteri will guest star as 'Shorty' in an upcoming episode of 'Modern Family' on ABC. The episode, titled 'Fifteen Percent' begins when Mitchell plants the seed in Jay's head that he thinks one of Jay's old buddies, Shorty, might be secretly gay.

Nominees for the 16th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards® for outstanding performances in 2009 in five film and eight primetime television categories and for the SAG honors for film and television stunt ensembles were announced this morning in Los Angeles at the Pacific Design Center's Silver Screen Theater in West Hollywood.

Actors Benjamin Bratt and Edward Norton will pay a visit to ABC's quirk-filled ‘Modern Family' in an upcoming episode, according to a report on TVguide.com. Bratt will play the ex-husband of Sofia Vergara's Gloria, who is now married to the much older Jay, played by Ed O'Neill. Norton portrays the bassist of a band that Julie Bowen's Claire hires for a surprise anniversary party for her husband Phil, portrayed by Ty Burrell. Norton will make his guest appearance in an episode scheduled to air in November.

The Fall Season is rapidly approaching and that means new shows on Broadway AND on Television. And as we know, sometimes those worlds intermix and we see some of our faves on the little screen. One of the new shows on ABC this fall is 'Modern Family' which stars some Broadway notables such as Jesse Tyler Ferguson (Spelling Bee) and Sarah Hyland (Grey Gardens). BroadwayWorld is pleased to bring you these two clips from the new comedy!

Broadway star Jesse Tyler Ferguson - who originated the role of Leaf Coneybear in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee - stars in ABC's new comedy 'Modern Family.'