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TV's Top 5
The Emmys, new and returning shows and an interview with Steve Levitan on "The Walking Dead"
Sep 27, 2019
In this episode of TV's Top 5, the hosts discuss the recently concluded Emmys and look ahead to future awards. They also cover high-profile new and returning shows premiering in October, featuring The Walking Dead and Steve Levitan. The episode concludes with a discussion on the changing landscape of television shows and highlights of new and returning shows like The Politician and Almost Family.
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- The decision to end Modern Family after 11 seasons was influenced by the desire of the network, cast, and crew, and the birth of the children provided a natural endpoint for the show.
- The current TV landscape has shifted with shorter seasons and fragmented audiences, but streaming platforms offer exciting opportunities for developing new projects without being tied to a specific platform.
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Modern Family co-creator Steve Levitan discusses the decision to end the show after 11 seasons
In a recent interview, co-creator Steve Levitan discussed the decision to end Modern Family after 11 seasons. He revealed that the original plan was always to aim for 10 seasons, but due to the desire of the network, cast, and crew, the show continued for an extra season. Levitan expressed that the birth of the children felt like a natural place to end the show, but decided to do an additional 18 episodes for the final season in order to provide a satisfying conclusion. He also discussed the possibility of a spinoff, mentioning that while there had been interest in the past, they're currently solely focused on ending the show and delivering a great finale. Levitan reflected on the changing TV landscape, expressing gratitude for Modern Family's long and successful run, and mentioned his plans to develop new projects and oversee other shows once Modern Family concludes.
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