TV preview: ‘Modern Family’ reflects modern life Updated Oct 27, 2010 03:12PM MDT Week in and week out, Modern Family comes up with hilarious situations that ring absolutely true. That’s because the writers mine their lives as well as the lives of the cast and crew — including this week, when a chirping smoke detector is driving Phil (Ty Burrell) crazy. Who among us has not had that experience? Watch • Wednesday, Nov. 3, at 8 p.m. on Channel 4 Copyright 2010 The Salt Lake Tribune. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.