Jesse Tyler Fergusonis looking back at the gay representation on his hit sitcomModern Family.
In fact, I know he would say no because we’ve had this conversation."
“Not because he’s not wildly talented,” Bowen said.
Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Eric Stonestreet on ‘Modern Family’.Eric McCandless via Getty Images
“But at the same time, it’s tricky because he’s a part of pop culture history.
I don’t think anyone could imagine Mitch and Cam without him as Cam.”
The actor praised his former costar for delivering “a really hilarious, nuanced performance.”
Whether or not all that nuance made it to the final edit is another thing."
Both were nominated for Emmys multiple times, with Stonestreet winning Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series twice.
“We wanted to create a couple that people could relate to and enjoy watching,” he said.
“The agenda has never been to do anything other than make people laugh.
That’s a positive.”
Listen to Ferguson’s inauguralDinner’s on Meepisode with Bowen above.
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