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: Mitchell and Cameron run into the host of their favorite gardening show (Sam Anvilmaker). They attempt to mimic the high-drama conflict often seen on reality shows to get him interested in renovating their yard, but they find themselves unable to stop agreeing with each other. Guest Star Roster Guest Star Notable Contribution Chris Martin Sings a tribute song for Phil. Terry Bradshaw Becomes Jay's jury duty nemesis. Billy Crystal

: The Terry Bradshaw storyline is a meta-reference for fans of Ed O’Neill (Jay); in real life, O’Neill was actually drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers before pursuing acting. [S9E8] Brushes with Celebrity

: Manny meets his favorite reclusive playwright (played by Billy Crystal ) while out with Gloria. Expecting an intellectual exchange, Manny is instead met with harsh and mean-spirited advice from his idol. : Mitchell and Cameron run into the host

Plays a harsh, reclusive playwright who crushes Manny's spirits. Sam Anvilmaker Host of a gardening show that Mitch and Cam obsess over. Fun Facts & Trivia Terry Bradshaw Becomes Jay's jury duty nemesis

: While serving on a jury, Jay meets football legend Terry Bradshaw . Jay's attempt to bond goes south after he accidentally insults one of Bradshaw’s movie performances. His obsession with fixing the relationship eventually leads to a restraining order, which Jay ironically frames because it contains Bradshaw’s signature.

" Brushes with Celebrity " (Season 9, Episode 8) of Modern Family originally aired on November 29, 2017. The episode follows the Pritchett-Dunphy-Tucker clan as they recount their varied and often awkward encounters with famous people.

: The episode holds a 7.3/10 rating on IMDb based on over 2,000 user reviews.