I asked Jesse Tyler Ferguson 100 Questions about Modern Family, Broadway & Raising $1,000,000
Summary
Tom Simons interviews Jesse Tyler Ferguson, best known for his role as Mitchell Pritchett in Modern Family. They discuss his early life in New Mexico, Broadway experiences, and the cultural impact of portraying a gay couple on prime-time TV. Ferguson also shares anecdotes about meeting Barack Obama and reflects on his advocacy work and podcast.
Topics discussed
Introduction and show format explanation
Early life in Montana and community theater
Growing up in New Mexico and coming out
First Broadway experience and audition nerves
Auditioning for Modern Family and cast dynamics
Filming 11 seasons and the show's conclusion
Parental bond with child actors and audience reception
Responsibility of LGBTQ+ representation on TV
Fan theories and handling online criticism
Advocacy, Taylor Swift video, and Cocaine Bear
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