Modern Family Set Gaffe: Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Eric Stonestreet Relive the 'Greatest Moment Ever'

Modern Family defined American comedy for over a decade. While the show's scripted humor won hearts, the stars recently revealed that the funniest moment in the show's 11-season run actually happened behind the scenes. Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Eric Stonestreet, the iconic Mitchell and Cam duo, reunited on the January 13 episode of the 'Dinner's on Me' podcast to share a legendary on-set blunder.

The Glass Box Incident: Modern Family Set Gaffe with Jeff Greenberg

The duo recalled a day when the show's casting director, Jeff Greenberg, walked directly into a glass wall. Because the show was a massive hit, the production had upgraded the craft service area into a sleek, glass-encased kitchen in the middle of the stage. Ferguson explained that the entire cast was inside having breakfast when they saw Greenberg strutting toward them.

"We watched it coming from a mile away and didn't do anything about it!" Stonestreet laughed. Greenberg reportedly face-planted into the glass, leaving a visible face print behind. The cast found it so hilarious that they used blue tape to mark the spot on the glass, preserving the 'memorial' for months.

A Legacy of Laughter and Awards

This convivial atmosphere wasn't just for fun—it translated into serious critical acclaim. Modern Family racked up 22 Emmy awards throughout its run. Both Stonestreet and Greenberg were among the winners, proving that the chemistry behind the camera was just as potent as what fans saw on screen. The podcast episode has since sparked a wave of nostalgia among fans, reminding everyone why the Pritchett-Tucker family remains a cultural touchstone.