Modern Family

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Modern Family

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Modern Family is an American comedy which debuted on ABC on September 23, 2009. Presented in mockumentary style, the fictional characters frequently talk directly into the camera. It tells of Jay Pritchett, his second wife and stepson, and his two children and their families. Christopher Lloyd and Steven Levitan conceived the series while sharing stories of their own "modern families."
The series premiered to critical acclaim and was watched by 12.6 million viewers.[1][2] Early on, it was named as a key contender for the 62nd Primetime Emmy Awards.[3] Soon after, on October 8, 2009, the series was picked up for a full season.[4][5] The series has received positive reviews from critics and received several award nominations. The series has won the Emmy Award for Outstanding Comedy Series in each of the past three years and the Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series three times so far as well, twice for Eric Stonestreet and once for Ty Burrell, as well as the Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series twice for Julie Bowen.[6][7] It also won the Golden Globe Award for Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy.[8]
The syndication rights to the show have also been sold to USA Network and 10 Fox affiliates for a fall 2013 premiere.[9][10][11] The success of the show has also led it to being the sixteenth-highest revenue-generating show for 2010, earning $1.6 million an episode.[12] Brian Lowry of Variety sums up the show in regard to the airing of the pilot episode: "Flitting among three storylines, it's smart, nimble and best of all, funny, while actually making a point about the evolving nature of what constitutes 'family'".[13]


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