Why Modern Family Could Have Been An Animated Series – Looper

From one TV family to another, it should be no surprise that “Modern Family” would find itself spoofed on the hit adult animated sitcom “Family Guy.” The show has taken a fair share of playful jabs at the popular ABC series, from including the show in several cutaway gags to parodying its opening. The two shows even had a brief crossover for a skit presented at the 2010 Primetime Emmy Awards, where Mitch (Jesse Tyler Ferguson) and Cameron (Eric Stonestreet) adopt Stewie Griffin (voiced by Seth MacFarlane), who appears in animated form and roasts the live-action family.

But perhaps the most significant “Modern Family” joke came on the Season 16 “Family Guy” premiere “Emmy-Winning Episode.” The episode sees Peter Griffin (voiced by MacFarlane) attempt to get “Family Guy” the prestigious award by parodying other popular TV series such as “Breaking Bad,” “The Big Bang Theory,” and “Game of Thrones.”

“Modern Family” was also thrown into the mix, with Gloria replacing Lois as Peter’s wife while Stewie and Brian act as Mitch and Cameron. The episode went as far as to include “Modern Family” cast members Ty Burrell, Julie Bowen, and Sofia Vergara as the voices of their respective characters. Sure, it may not have been exactly what Christopher Lloyd and Steve Levitan envisioned when briefly considering making “Modern Family” an animated series. Still, it’s not hard to imagine the concept being too far off from these playful parodies.