I have written a (great) spec script for Modern Family, and so I must stay current on the show. I decided to write this spec after missing the first five episodes, so I need to catch up when ABC shows re-runs. Last Wednesday's re-run was an amazing episode that featured an outstanding plot; Claire got her husband Phil a crappy gift for their Anniversary, so to make it up she hired the bass player for Spandau Ballet, convinced that her husband loved the band.
The bassist came by the house and started playing their songs and when alone with Phil the truth came out that he is not a fan of Spandau Ballet, and their song "True" is not he and his wife's song. Finally Claire discovers this and feels bad, to which Phil exclaims that their song is in fact "If You Leave" by Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark.
So not only did this Joe Lawson write a plot that is my exact sense of humor, but he also referenced one of my favorite bands. Sadly, he referenced their hit and not a great track like Enola Gay, or Maid of Orleans, but that's just me nit-picking.
Great job, Joe, I hope to one day work with you!
-Adam.
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