Craig T. Nelson almost played Jay Pritchett on 'Modern Family

quot;Coach" star Craig T. Nelson wanted too much money to be in "Modern Family," so the role ended up going to Ed O’Neill.

Craig T. Nelson's salary demands lost him Modern Family role

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Craig T. Nelson's salary demands lost him Modern Family role

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Ed O'Neill's 'Modern Family' Role Was Almost Played By This Actor, Ed O'Neill, Modern Family

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