Up All Night (Modern Family)
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"Up All Night" is the eleventh episode of the first season
for the ABC
series Modern Family
. It premiered on ABC
in the United States
on January 6, 2010. The episode was written by co-creator Christopher Lloyd
and directed by Michael Spiller
. In the episode, Gloria is less than pleased with Jay's reaction to the arrival of Javier, Manny's infamously unreliable dad. Meanwhile, Phil is suffering from kidney stones and his dramatics leave Claire no choice but to call for the hot firemen to rush him to the hospital, and Mitchell and Cameron have a harder time than Lily as they attempt to sleep train her.
The episode was written by co-creator Christopher Lloyd
becoming the third episode he had written and the first directed by Michael Spiller
. The episode features the first appearance of Javier, Manny's original dad and Gloria's original husband who is played by Benjamin Bratt
. The episode got a rating of 4.1/11 the biggest rating since the first episode
and got positive reviews.
Meanwhile, Phil is suffering from kidney stones. While suffering from the pain, Luke takes advantage to confess to breaking the glass coffee table which cost the Dunphys their hired help when he blamed it on her (who at the end got deported because she had no job). His dramatics leave Claire no other choice but to call for the hot firemen to rush him to the hospital. Claire dresses up, wearing a revealing top and tight jeans to look nice much to the Phil's dismay. Phil ends up in the hospital to have the stones removed. He plans on taking advantage of the guilt Claire feels for flirting with the firemen but it is short-lived, as she discovers the very attractive patients a couple of rooms down that Phil visited while in the hospital.
Mitchell and Cameron have a harder time than Lily as they attempt to sleep train her. Mitchell discovers Cameron cries all night listening to Lily cry and introduces Lily to Brian De Palma
's Scarface
. While Mitchell is trying to use the Ferber method
of getting an infant to learn to sleep on their own, Cameron keeps running to the room - making Mitchell force him to return to their own bedroom. Mitchell comes home in the afternoon to keep Cameron from indulging Lily. They struggle a bit as Cameron goes to Lily's room - when Mitchell suggests they go to the hospital, Cameron starts thinking of the firemen and approves.
The episode wraps up with a reference to the opening bit - the kids have been told to act like adults and Alex remarks that if they're to act like the adults in their family, how hard could it be?
and directed by Michael Spiller. The episode was later put in for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series for Ty Burrell
.
despite airing against CBS' People's Choice Awards
, an annual ratings draw.. The episode also made it into the top 30 debuting at #25 in its original American broadcast and came in 12th for the 18-49 rating.
Robert Canning of IGN
gave the episode 9/10 saying that "The three very separate storylines in Wednesday night's "Modern Family" had one important thing in common: hilarity", "Phil Dunphy stole the episode. Watching him suffer through the agony of a kidney stone ("Death is coming!") and over-exaggerate the possibility of his demise ("There is a scenario where you could be the man of the house, and you need to know all the PIN numbers and passwords") was painfully funny stuff", and "Modern Family still finds a way to pull everything together for a solid, funny half-hour.". Chris "Boomer" Beachum and Rob Licuria of the "Los Angeles Times
" stated that Ty Burrell
with this episode had the second biggest chance of winning the Emmy Award
after Eric Stonestreet
of Modern Family
.
Modern Family (season 1)
The first season of the television comedy series Modern Family aired between September 23, 2009 and May 19, 2010, on ABC in the United States. The season was produced by 20th Century Fox Television and Lloyd-Levitan Productions with series creators Christopher Lloyd and Steven Levitan as executive...
for the ABC
American Broadcasting Company
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series Modern Family
Modern Family
Modern Family is an American television comedy series created by Christopher Lloyd and Steven Levitan, which debuted on ABC on September 23, 2009. Lloyd and Levitan serve as showrunner and executive producers, under their Levitan-Lloyd Productions label...
. It premiered on ABC
American Broadcasting Company
The American Broadcasting Company is an American commercial broadcasting television network. Created in 1943 from the former NBC Blue radio network, ABC is owned by The Walt Disney Company and is part of Disney-ABC Television Group. Its first broadcast on television was in 1948...
in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
on January 6, 2010. The episode was written by co-creator Christopher Lloyd
Christopher Lloyd (screenwriter)
Christopher Lloyd is an American TV screenwriter and producer of Wings, Frasier, Out of Practice, Back to You, and Modern Family...
and directed by Michael Spiller
Michael Spiller
Michael Alan Spiller is an American cinematographer and television director.Spiller has directed on numerous series and has also served as a cinematographer prior to directing and worked frequently with Hal Hartley. He was a regular director on the HBO series, Sex and the City where he also served...
. In the episode, Gloria is less than pleased with Jay's reaction to the arrival of Javier, Manny's infamously unreliable dad. Meanwhile, Phil is suffering from kidney stones and his dramatics leave Claire no choice but to call for the hot firemen to rush him to the hospital, and Mitchell and Cameron have a harder time than Lily as they attempt to sleep train her.
The episode was written by co-creator Christopher Lloyd
Christopher Lloyd (screenwriter)
Christopher Lloyd is an American TV screenwriter and producer of Wings, Frasier, Out of Practice, Back to You, and Modern Family...
becoming the third episode he had written and the first directed by Michael Spiller
Michael Spiller
Michael Alan Spiller is an American cinematographer and television director.Spiller has directed on numerous series and has also served as a cinematographer prior to directing and worked frequently with Hal Hartley. He was a regular director on the HBO series, Sex and the City where he also served...
. The episode features the first appearance of Javier, Manny's original dad and Gloria's original husband who is played by Benjamin Bratt
Benjamin Bratt
Benjamin Bratt is an American actor. He is most famous for his role as Rey Curtis on the TV series Law & Order; and his appearances in the movies Blood in Blood Out, Miss Congeniality, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, Traffic, and Piñero.-Early life:Bratt was born in San Francisco, California,...
. The episode got a rating of 4.1/11 the biggest rating since the first episode
Pilot (Modern Family)
The pilot episode of the television series Modern Family, written by Steven Levitan and Christopher Lloyd and directed by Jason Winer, premiered on ABC in the United States on September 23, 2009. The pilot introduces viewers to three sets of people who make up a single family...
and got positive reviews.
Plot
Gloria is less than pleased with Jay's reaction to the arrival of Javier, Manny's infamously unreliable dad. Gloria talks Jay into allowing Javier to stay the night after Javier shows up a day late to visit Manny. Javier calls in a favor and takes Manny and Jay to a baseball field at night. The next day, Javier shows up with motorcycles and says they're for Jay and him to ride. Gloria forces Manny to go to school and has a discussion with Jay that he is now being seduced by Javier's manner just as she was in the past. Jay denies it but waits by the phone for Javier.Meanwhile, Phil is suffering from kidney stones. While suffering from the pain, Luke takes advantage to confess to breaking the glass coffee table which cost the Dunphys their hired help when he blamed it on her (who at the end got deported because she had no job). His dramatics leave Claire no other choice but to call for the hot firemen to rush him to the hospital. Claire dresses up, wearing a revealing top and tight jeans to look nice much to the Phil's dismay. Phil ends up in the hospital to have the stones removed. He plans on taking advantage of the guilt Claire feels for flirting with the firemen but it is short-lived, as she discovers the very attractive patients a couple of rooms down that Phil visited while in the hospital.
Mitchell and Cameron have a harder time than Lily as they attempt to sleep train her. Mitchell discovers Cameron cries all night listening to Lily cry and introduces Lily to Brian De Palma
Brian De Palma
Brian Russell De Palma is an American film director and writer. In a career spanning over 40 years, he is probably best known for his suspense and crime thriller films, including such box office successes as the horror film Carrie, Dressed to Kill, Scarface, The Untouchables, and Mission:...
's Scarface
Scarface (1983 film)
Scarface is a 1983 American epic crime drama movie directed by Brian De Palma, written by Oliver Stone, produced by Martin Bregman and starring Al Pacino as Tony Montana...
. While Mitchell is trying to use the Ferber method
Ferber method
The Ferber Method is a technique invented by Dr. Richard Ferber to solve infant sleep problems. It involves "baby-training" children to self-soothe by allowing the child to cry for a predetermined amount of time before receiving external comfort.-"Cry it out":...
of getting an infant to learn to sleep on their own, Cameron keeps running to the room - making Mitchell force him to return to their own bedroom. Mitchell comes home in the afternoon to keep Cameron from indulging Lily. They struggle a bit as Cameron goes to Lily's room - when Mitchell suggests they go to the hospital, Cameron starts thinking of the firemen and approves.
The episode wraps up with a reference to the opening bit - the kids have been told to act like adults and Alex remarks that if they're to act like the adults in their family, how hard could it be?
Production
The episode was written by co-creator Christopher LloydChristopher Lloyd (screenwriter)
Christopher Lloyd is an American TV screenwriter and producer of Wings, Frasier, Out of Practice, Back to You, and Modern Family...
and directed by Michael Spiller. The episode was later put in for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series for Ty Burrell
Ty Burrell
- External links :*...
.
Reception
"Up All Night" was viewed by 10.244 million, competing primarily against reruns on the other networks. It ranked first in the timeslot and on ABC that night. As of its airing, it is the second most watched episode of the series after the pilot episodePilot (Modern Family)
The pilot episode of the television series Modern Family, written by Steven Levitan and Christopher Lloyd and directed by Jason Winer, premiered on ABC in the United States on September 23, 2009. The pilot introduces viewers to three sets of people who make up a single family...
despite airing against CBS' People's Choice Awards
People's Choice Awards
The People's Choice Awards is an American awards show recognizing the people and the work of popular culture. The show has been held annually since 1975 and is voted on by the general public. The People's Choice Awards air on CBS and are produced by Procter & Gamble and Survivor magnate Mark Burnett...
, an annual ratings draw.. The episode also made it into the top 30 debuting at #25 in its original American broadcast and came in 12th for the 18-49 rating.
Robert Canning of IGN
IGN
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gave the episode 9/10 saying that "The three very separate storylines in Wednesday night's "Modern Family" had one important thing in common: hilarity", "Phil Dunphy stole the episode. Watching him suffer through the agony of a kidney stone ("Death is coming!") and over-exaggerate the possibility of his demise ("There is a scenario where you could be the man of the house, and you need to know all the PIN numbers and passwords") was painfully funny stuff", and "Modern Family still finds a way to pull everything together for a solid, funny half-hour.". Chris "Boomer" Beachum and Rob Licuria of the "Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles Times
The Los Angeles Times is a daily newspaper published in Los Angeles, California, since 1881. It was the second-largest metropolitan newspaper in circulation in the United States in 2008 and the fourth most widely distributed newspaper in the country....
" stated that Ty Burrell
Ty Burrell
- External links :*...
with this episode had the second biggest chance of winning the Emmy Award
Emmy Award
An Emmy Award, often referred to simply as the Emmy, is a television production award, similar in nature to the Peabody Awards but more focused on entertainment, and is considered the television equivalent to the Academy Awards and the Grammy Awards .A majority of Emmys are presented in various...
after Eric Stonestreet
Eric Stonestreet
Eric Stonestreet is an American actor, known for his starring role as Cameron Tucker on the ABC comedy Modern Family. Stonestreet has received critical acclaim for his performance in Modern Family and won the 2010 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series for his...
of Modern Family
Modern Family
Modern Family is an American television comedy series created by Christopher Lloyd and Steven Levitan, which debuted on ABC on September 23, 2009. Lloyd and Levitan serve as showrunner and executive producers, under their Levitan-Lloyd Productions label...
.
External links
- "Up All Night" at ABC.com