Modern Family

Modern Family is an American comedy series created by Christopher Lloyd and Steven Levitan that debuted on the American Broadcasting Company (ABC) on September 23, 2009. Lloyd and Levitan are showrunners and executive producers under their Levitan-Lloyd Productions label. Presented in mockumentary style, the fictional characters frequently talk directly into the camera. Lloyd and 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. Early on, it was named as a key contender for the 62nd Primetime Emmy Awards. Soon after, on October 8, 2009, the series was picked up for a full season. On January 12, 2010, ABC renewed Modern Family for a second season. The series has received positive reviews from critics and received several award nominations. The series has won the Emmy Award for Outstanding Comedy Series and the Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series twice so far, for Eric Stonestreet and Ty Burrell, as well as the Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for Julie Bowen. It also won the Golden Globe Award for Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy. The syndication rights to the show have also been sold to USA Network and 10 Fox affiliates for a fall 2013 premiere. 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. On January 10, 2011, Modern Family was renewed for a third season, which premiered with a one-hour special on September 21, 2011. On May 10, 2012, ABC renewed Modern Family for a fourth season.