I don’t know if you’re a fan of Modern Family or not (I realize most of you, like me, find The Middle to be the funnier of the two sitcoms), but if you caught last week’s episode, you know that Fred Willard was the perfect choice to play Phil’s father. Forget quotable lines … the two Back to You stars have great comedic timing as a duo, and Willard — professional dad that he is — brings something special every time he comes out to play. Hank MacDougall (Everybody Loves Raymond) set the bar; Paul Briggs on Worst Week was under-appreciated but powerfully funny. And Frank Dunphy has the potential for greatness as long as Willard has the ability to keep making us laugh. I wouldn’t bet against him.
30 Rock
“Are you soaking your tampons in vodka again?” – Liz to Jenna
“I’m guessing: already married cat-strangler.” – Pete, on Jenna’s sketchy new boyfriend.
“I think there is a lot about this world that we don’t understand, like the after-life, or how bread turns into toast.” – Kenneth
American Idol
“I thought the performance [Big Mike’s], however, was a little bit ‘wet’ … uhm … as if, you know, you were … I’ve said this before … like in a musical acting out the words.” – Simon
“What do you mean ‘wet’?” – Randy
“Wet.” – Simon
“Wet. What does that mean?” – Randy
“We don’t know what that means.” – Kara
“It’s the opposite of dry.” – Simon
Cougar Town
“I forgot how smooth your teeth are.” – Laurie to Smith
“I’m glad you’re home too, Son, forgive me if I don’t eat your face.” – Smith’s dad
“I’m sorry, I have a rule that every kiss must last at least three seconds. It’s what the Obamas do.” – Laurie
Modern Family
“… it’s just that we happen to be a very traditional family.” – Cam
“Yes, that’s what the disabled lesbian shaman who blessed Lily’s room said too.” – Mitchell
“My dad is awesome. He’s always up, he’s always happy. I mean he and I are best buds. We’re like two peas in a pod, or Siamese twins or a snake with two heads.” – Phil
“They’ve actually been all those things for Halloween.” – Claire
“I’m just not sure we like the same sorts of music, you know.” – Dylan
“Oh, what, because I’m gay I’m just going to want to play show tunes?” – Cam
“No, because you’re old.” – Dylan
The Office
“How do I apply?” – Dwight
“Ah, you have to be a minority.” – Gabe
“Uh, glasses wearers, cholera survivors, geniuses, non-organic family farmers … the list goes on and on.” – Dwight
Clacked by Aryeh S.
on May 02, 2010 @ 12:00 EST5EDT
