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Modern Family star reveals what the series “never explained”

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As a gaming enthusiast, I find myself captivated by the beloved sitcom “Modern Family,” which emerged from a decade filled with comedies that adopted the mockumentary style. However, what sets this ABC show apart is its unique inclusion of direct-to-camera segments, and here’s why:

In the world of gaming, it’s like playing a role in an immersive narrative where the camera captures our reactions and thoughts as we navigate through the storyline. Similarly, “Modern Family” uses this technique to create a more personal connection with the audience, making us feel like insiders who are privy to the characters’ intimate moments and thoughts. It’s a clever blend of scripted dialogue and improvised interactions that makes the show stand out from its contemporaries.

The “Modern Family” actor Jesse Tyler Ferguson, known for his role as Mitchell Pritchett throughout the entire 11-season run, recently unraveled the secret behind the show’s mockumentary style.

Discussing on his podcast “Dinner’s On Me,” Ferguson shared that the series initially had a distinct title and concept, leaning towards a mockumentary style, as he talked to Wendie Malick from the show “Shrinking.

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As a dedicated gamer, I’d say: If the framing device had never been part of the original plan for the show, the creative team still chose to narrate the tales of the sprawling Pritchett family in a mockumentary style.

The actor clarified that the mockumentary style was utilized because an early concept of “Modern Family” featured a foreign exchange student who lived with his character, Mitchell, and Claire (played by Julie Bowen), during their youth.

He planned to return to create a documentary featuring the family he had resided with during his childhood years. The title chosen for this work was “My American Kin”.

Ferguson went on to say, “Ultimately, they eliminated that character and renamed it ‘Modern Family.’ However, the structure of it remaining as a mockumentary was maintained, yet we never clarified why this was the case.

In conversation with Malick, who appeared as a guest on Modern Family during its last season, Ferguson clarified that there was a significant disparity between the early episodes and the later installments of the show.

According to Ferguson, during the initial stages of the project, the cast members made an effort to maintain the illusion that they were genuinely part of a documentary crew, something which Malick claims he hardly ever pondered over.

If you view the initial episodes, it gives the impression that this could genuinely be a real-life TV series, as Ferguson put it.

Then, during seasons five and six, it felt as if we were walking into our own home after buying groceries, only to find a film crew already inside, and there was no hint of surprise or question about their presence.

Modern Family streams on Disney+ in the UK and Hulu and Peacock in the US.

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2025-05-26 17:19

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