Modern Family : the untold oral history of one of television's groundbreaking sitcoms / Marc Freeman
Publisher:
St. Martin's Press,
Copyright Date:
2020
Description:
ix, 514 pages, 32 unnumbered leaves of plates : color illustrations ; 25 cm
Notes:
Includes index.
Contents:
Foreword by Christopher Lloyd -- Family tree -- Introduction -- The alliance -- First days -- Written in the stars -- Diamond in the rough -- Not in my house -- Family portrait -- The wow factor -- Tough love -- Coal digger -- Kids these days -- I don't know how she does it -- Phil on wire -- The future Dunphys -- Best men, part 1 -- Best men, part 2 -- Great expectations -- Pilot -- The verdict -- Unplugged -- Under pressure -- Fizbo -- Hawaii -- Lifetime supply -- Chirp -- Halloween -- Connetion lost -- Perfect pairs -- The old wagon -- Ed O'Neill's book of acting -- Do you believe in magic? -- Caught in the act -- We need to talk about Lily -- Dude ranch -- Disneyland -- Express yourself -- Grab it -- Baby on board -- Phil's sexy, sexy house -- Las Vegas -- Australia -- The wedding -- Game changer -- The great debate -- Truth be told -- Brushes with celebrity -- Queer eyes, full heart -- Mother! -- Crazy train -- The day we almost died -- Graduates -- Message received -- Torn between two lovers -- The last Christmas -- Commencement -- A moving day -- Finale: parts 1 and 2.
Summary:
In "the only major book ever written that explores this show as told by those who created it, more than [90] people, including the entire cast, crew, and creators, detail the full history of this iconic sitcom. The cast recalls their memories of the trials and tribulations of casting. They share their impressions from the first table read through the last light turning out. Writers, directors, and performers walk readers through storylines, production, and favorite episodes. Guest stars such as Elizabeth Banks, Josh Gad, Adam Devine, Matthew Broderick, and Nathan Lane recall their appearances on the show"--Publisher marketing.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.