Eric Stonestreet Opens Up!

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[{"selector":"#anim-3220de01-78dc-4d4e-a988-f1ba4391e1c9 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-23.868110077653185%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Stonestreet reveals how it felt to have their spinoff idea rejected by ABC.

[{"selector":"#anim-a0857a3b-9672-49f3-af26-03964ea95a36 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-28.85638285042475%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Imagine Mitch, Cam, and Lily moving to Missouri!

[{"selector":"#anim-6c9d7ee3-af40-4f33-8e87-d54b1a667470 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-25.573979443620594%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Eric believes the spinoff had everything needed to succeed.

[{"selector":"#anim-c2fc6b9e-66d7-4c58-af7b-d0eb15070a77 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-18.719059216129054%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] The creators had a strong script ready! Stonestreet discusses the team's hard work

[{"selector":"#anim-488a32f7-0cd0-4d7a-b4ba-4f78ee3c7e7e [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-26.196288918060016%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Stonestreet reflects on feeling like the "old guys" of the show. What did he mean?

[{"selector":"#anim-55a56aad-d696-4a9d-8b48-7183f2040132 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-20.899053451176844%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Why did ABC say no? Stonestreet shares his thoughts on the network's choices.

[{"selector":"#anim-eaeaf077-7e06-42d1-8e45-2eba5c398144 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-20.55811018924074%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Stonestreet admits the window for the spinoff has closed, but what about future projects?

[{"selector":"#anim-ef9fa39c-e237-4edf-9b9c-ceeef60c50ed [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-21.788726822680122%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Eric expresses interest in reuniting the cast for a holiday special! Would you watch?

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[{"selector":"#anim-c1bfa23c-f58e-4aa6-9f10-fe3ebdfc8f07 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-15.147058612043116%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] The beloved sitcom aired from 2009 to 2020. What made it a cultural phenomenon?