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TY BURRELL — on almost not getting the role of Phil Dunphy on ‘Modern Family’ and his family’s tip for evading the cops

2025/3/25
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Dinner’s on Me with Jesse Tyler Ferguson
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Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Ty Burrell reminisce about their time on 'Modern Family,' including amusing anecdotes from reunions and the fun dynamics among cast members. They also recount memorable moments from table reads and auditions.
  • Ty Burrell shares a funny memory of missing a reunion due to surgery, leading to internet rumors of his death.
  • Jesse recalls humorous moments from the SAG Awards and the special bond shared among the cast.
  • The duo discusses the iconic Times Square poster and how it was created.
  • Ty talks about the initial audition challenges for Phil Dunphy and how he ultimately secured the role.

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My ‘Modern Family’ brother-in-law, Ty Burrell joins the show. Over sandwiches and tater tots, Ty tells me about his grueling audition process for the role of Phil Dunphy, why ‘Modern Family’ fans recently assumed he was dead, and he teases an exciting new project with Bryan Cranston. This episode was recorded at an Airbnb in Sandy, UT. Food was provided by Ty’s restaurant, Beer Bar, in Salt Lake City.

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