Tonight's 'Modern Family' episode shot entirely on Apple products
This week's episode of Modern Family was filmed entirely with Apple products, says the show's producers, in a unique chapter within the documentary-style comedy.
The episode, titled "Connection Lost," was filmed with an iPhone 6, iPad and MacBook Pro, and takes place entirely on Claire Dunphy's laptop. As Claire waits for a flight home, she tries to reach her eldest daughter, Haley, following a big fight. Claire (Julie Bowen) uses Apple's FaceTime video-calling app to communicate with the rest of her family as they try to track down Haley (Sarah Hyland). You see those interactions as Claire experiences them on her computer.
The episode airs on ABC at 9e|8c on Wednesday.
"The digital medium offered a fresh, clever way of storytelling - with jokes and plot twists not possible with the documentary-style approach that Modern Family typically uses," wrote Associated Press reviewer Anick Jesdanun.
Producers said they chose Apple products partly because their features are familiar to many people. Although there are more Windows and Android devices overall, there are so many manufacturers and models that viewers might have had a hard time following. Apple products are recognizable, even to people who use competing devices. Apple provided the gadgets used, but didn't pay for their inclusion.
Watch the episode on the go with ABC's WATCH app.
The Associated Press contributed to this story.
