UPDATE 1-'Modern Family' takes three early Emmys on TV's big night
September 23, 2012 at 21:00 PM EDT
LOS ANGELES, Sept 23 (Reuters) - "Modern Family" got off to a strong start at the Primetime Emmy awards on Sunday as television's biggest night kicked off with a star-studded red carpet and high tension over who will win the top drama and comedy series trophies.