Continuity mistake: During the outdoor scene from Manny's surprise party, Phil is chomping away on corn on the cob like a madman. When he gets up, he wipes his mouth with his napkin while leaving some corn on his face. Claire jumps up and tells Phil that "they have a gardener", and the corn is still there. However, as he turns around with Claire by his side, the corn disappears. (00:23:00)
Modern Family (2009)
1 continuity mistake in season 4 - chronological order
Starring: Ed O'Neill, Julie Bowen, Sofia Vergara, Ty Burrell
Genres: Comedy
Continuity mistake: You see Phil take the coffee mug from the roof of the car and then he goes inside the car. A few seconds later it's back on top, then a few seconds after that it's gone again. (00:15:30)
Jay Pritchett: God knows I couldn't love them more, but even the Kennedy's didn't get together this often.
Brushes with Celebrity - S9-E8
Trivia: Billy Crystal makes a comment about being a writer who is not some "City Slicker" to Manny, an homage to his City Slickers movies.
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Answer: He has seen himself dancing, and is mortified at how bad he looks.