Modern Family's Ty Burrell On the Joys of...

Modern Family's Ty Burrell On the Joys of Making Single-Camera, Anti-Schmaltz Comedy

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ABC's Modern Family is one of the few new network comedies this fall to connect immediately with viewers, blending a du jour single-camera format, mockumentary confessionals, and a pointedly old-fashioned sense of humor. It seems fruitless to pick a breakout star of an ensemble cast, but Ty Burrell's performance may demand that recognition. Burrell, who plays the imperviously dorky -- er, "cool" -- dad Phil Dunphy, handles Modern Family's unpretentious story lines with jocular ease. Movieline caught up with Burrell to discuss Modern Family's quirks, his basis for the character of Phil, and his upcoming screentime with Sean Penn and Rachel McAdams. What did you first think of the show's concept? It's funny because I have worked with Chris Lloyd on three shows and for Steve Levitan, this is my second. I loved the concept, but they could've told me it was about two guys who sit in the same room for 20 years, and I would've loved it. I have so much faith in their writing, but I mean I loved the idea and thought it was something totally new, using this style for a family comedy. I was really excited about that.
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Modern Family's Ty Burrell On the Joys of Making Single-Camera, Anti-Schmaltz Comedy
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