The networks just can’t wait to start planning for the 2009-10 season.
NBC has already ordered all of its new series for fall. Fox is busy promoting “Glee” and will soon start hyping “Cleveland.”
Now comes word that ABC has given an official series pickup to “Modern Family,” the mockumentary-style comedy from producers Steve Levitan and Chris Lloyd. The network has ordered 12 episodes in addition to the pilot.
20th Century Fox, which has a rich overall deal with Levitan and Lloyd, is behind the show.
In addition to “Family,” ABC has all but given the thumbs up to “Flash Forward,” a new sci-fi drama that the network has already starting hyping on air. Don’t be surprised if ABC starts banging the drum for “Family” during its upcoming series finales.
UPDATE: Talked to an ABC insider who says that today’s pickup was the result of “through the roof” testing. In addition, the network is looking to signal its commitment to comedy with the early greenlight.