Julie Bowen

J ulie Bowen is relieved to be playing a mom on TV. "I don't want to have to be the cute girl. It's really exhausting," Bowen said and then laughed during a recent interview in Pasadena, Calif. ... Full Article

Last night saw the new ABC comedy "Modern Family" hit our screens for the first time and if you just happened to miss it, we have a recap for you. ... Full Article

How do you freshen up the family sitcom? ABC's "Modern Family" does it with an excellent cast, sharp writing and a fearless take on the family unit. ... Full Article

Modern Family [ABC, Wednesdays, 9/8C] is a remarkably smart new series about three families that intertwine in unexpected ways. First, there's Phil [Ty Burrell] and Claire [Julie Bowen] who have been married for long enough to have a teen daughter,... ... Full Article

ABC's "Modern Family," which premieres on Wednesday (Sept. 23) is a fine example of one of TV's most elusive creatures: A functional family comedy. As he was working on his own review of "Modern Family," My Buddy Sepinwall asked if... ... Full Article

A load of new shows start tonight, thanks mostly to ABC retooling most of its night to comedy. The centerpiece is a good one: "Modern Family" (ABC, 9 p.m.) has earned its place as the best of the new fall... ... Full Article