Steve Levitan, creator of Modern Family and 9 time Emmy winner, discusses humorous observations, comedy writing, creating the movie Chinatown, winning Emmys, leaving a first job, pitching Modern Family, and falling in love with the work. The hosts also share their top TV dads and high notes for the week.

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.

Norman Lear, Phil Rosenthal, and Steve Levitan discuss their experiences in creating iconic family sitcoms, winning Emmy Awards, the process of writing and performing for multi-cam and cinematic productions, and taking creative risks in storytelling. They also emphasize the importance of sticking to one's creative vision, creating inclusive writers' rooms, and working with Norman Lear on theme songs. A delightful conversation filled with humor and insights into the world of family sitcoms.