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'Modern Family' embraced at Emmys

Presenter Jon Cryer arrives backstage during the American Society of Cinematographers 26th Annual Outstanding Achievement Awards at the Hollywood and Highland Grand Ballroom in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles on February 12, 2012. UPI/David Silpa

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Published: Sept. 23, 2012 at 11:35 PM

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 23 (UPI) -- The sitcom "Modern Family" won the Emmy Award for best comedy series in Los Angeles Sunday night.

"Modern Family" co-stars Eric Stonestreet and Julie Bowen earned the prizes for best supporting actor and actress in a comedy series, while the show also scored the trophy for best directing of a comedy.

Julia Louis-Dreyfus was named best actress in a comedy for her work in "Veep," while Jon Cryer snagged the best actor in a comedy statuette for "Two and a Half Men."

Talk-show host Jimmy Kimmel served as emcee of the night's festivities, which ran for 3 hours and aired on ABC.

Topics: Julie Bowen, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Jon Cryer, Jimmy Kimmel

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