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Hollywood Breakdown

Modern Family's Contract Dispute

John Horn talks with ATC host Steve Chiotakis about the contract dispute between the "Modern Family" cast and the studio that produces the show.

This week has been full of the Television Critics Association meetings where TV talent and executives met with critics to get them excited about their new shows and to answer questions about their business. One looming question is: What will happen with ABC's hit comedy "Modern Family?" The cast members claim that both ABC-- the network that broadcasts the show-- and 20th Century Fox-- the studio the produces the show-- are making lots of money and some of that is due to the cast.

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By Kim Masters • Jul 26, 2012 • 3m Listen

John Horn talks with ATC host Steve Chiotakis about the contract dispute between the "Modern Family" cast and the studio that produces the show.

This week has been full of the Television Critics Association meetings where TV talent and executives met with critics to get them excited about their new shows and to answer questions about their business. One looming question is: What will happen with ABC's hit comedy "Modern Family?" The cast members claim that both ABC-- the network that broadcasts the show-- and 20th Century Fox-- the studio the produces the show-- are making lots of money and some of that is due to the cast.

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    Kim Masters

    partner/writer at Puck News, host of KCRW's “The Business.”

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    Los Angeles Times

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