Shelley Long joining ABC's 'Modern Family'
Though ABC has not yet confirmed her casting, sources tell me "Cheers" alum Shelley Long (Diane Chambers) has just signed on to portray Ed O'Neill's ex wife in the single-camera sitcom, "Modern Family."
The series, a mockumentary of sorts following three suburban couples -- one traditional, one gay, one multi-ethnic second marriage -- is set to premiere this fall on ABC.
And, by the way, it's legitimately funny.
O'Neill plays the husband in the multi-ethnic second marriage, with Sofia Vergara as his much-younger, Latina wife.
Adding Long -- as a 60-something, super white first wife -- to that dynamic?
Maybe genius.
We've got high hopes for this "Modern Family" business.
Any thoughts?
UPDATE 12:05 P.M.: ABC has confirmed Shelley Long's casting. She is set to appear in one episode so far.
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i am so looking forward to seeing the show. the promos are hysterical, hopefully the rest of the show is just as funny.
What an awful picture of Long...
I know there has to be a better picture of her somewhere....lol
I could see that. Nice job on the casting.
I think Shelley Long will be funny against Sofia Vergara! Good casting in my estimation!
Great news! I can't wait for its premiere.
Go Shelley. Hopefully she won't fall into another depression again.
Saw the pilot - love this show.
And Shelley will be great! :)
Can't wait.
GREAT SCOOP KORBI LOVE SHELLEY LONG!
Really smart move. Really bad pic. Somebody having a bad day or have a grudge against Shelley. She is brilliant and excellent. Can't say the same for you.