'Modern Family' is adding more Pepper -- otherwise known as the hilarious Nathan Lane -- to its award-winning comedy recipe.

According to TV Guide, Lane will reprise his role in a spring episode. "Mitch and Cam go out for a boys night with Pepper and a bunch of their other gay friends," according to Steve Levitan, executive producer of 'Modern Family.'

Look for Jay to wind up at the party. "We're having a lot of fun playing with Nathan, and this will be a very funny use of him," Levitan said.

In other casting news ...

• Jean-Ralphio Ben Schwartz has landed a pilot. The 'Parks & Recreation' and former 'Undercovers' actor will star opposite Don Cheadle and Josh Lawson in the Showtime pilot 'House of Lies.' Cheadle plays Marty, a "self-loathing, highly successful management consultant." Schwartz will play a member of Cheadle's character's team. [Deadline Hollywood]

• Jeffrey Dean Morgan is in final talks to star in Starz's 'Magic City.' The 'Grey's Anatomy' and 'Watchmen' actor will play the owner of one of Miami's famous hotels. [Deadline Hollywood]

• 'The View' co-host Sherri Shepherd will appear in a new pilot. Sadly, it's not '30 Rock''s fictional 'Queen of Jordan.' Shepherd will appear opposite Christine Taylor in TV Land's workplace sitcom. Shepherd will play the office drama queen. [Deadline Hollywood]

Sherri Shepherd has already announced that six-year-old son Jeffrey will give her away at her upcoming wedding to Lamar Sally. And today on 'The View' (weekdays, syndicated), Elisabeth Hasselbeck revealed that Shepherd picked her to be one of her bridesmaids. But, this news doesn't seem to sit well with Barbara Walters.

This clip just goes to show that lack of sleep can make you do crazy things. During a segment on losing weight and improving sleep, Barbara Walters and Sherri Shepherd preview the NightWave Sleep Assistant, a device meant to make people fall asleep faster on 'The View' (weekdays, syndicated).

Pretending to hold back tears, Whoopi Goldberg announced today that her 'View' (Weekdays, Syndicated on ABC) co-host Sherri Shepherd is engaged. Flashing a wide smile, Shepherd held up her left hand to show off the beautiful engagement ring. Her fiancée, Lamar Sally, proposed over the holidays and the couple are planning an August wedding in Chicago.

Barbara Walters asked Sherri if she was going to change her last name, and Shepherd said no. Sort of. "You know, no," she said, "I'm going to be Sherri Shepherd because I worked really hard to make it. I don't think people would know me as Sherri Sally. But my credit cards and everything will say 'Sherri Sally.'"

Walters then offered to plan Shepherd's bridal shower, just maybe not the one Shepherd has in mind. "With strippers and everything?" Shepherd asked.

What's grosser than gross? Daytime TV, of course. If it's stomach-churning moments you're after, look no further. Our nominees for the Biggest Daytime Gross-Out of 2010 include sexually suggestive workouts, medical oddities, a man intent upon milking himself and a poor sap who eats something he definitely shouldn't. All that's missing are people doing disgusting things with urine. Oh, wait ...

Today was another day of giveaways on 'The View' (Weekdays, Syndicated on ABC), but if someone wants theRhythm Rocker" that Sherri Shepherd demonstrated on the show, they may have a fight on their hands. Shepherd took quite a liking to the The Rocker today, a fitness product from the As Seen on TV folks that is supposed to allow you to exercise by "dancing in place."

And dance Shepherd did, rhythmically gyrating and putting on a show for the camera, as the spokesman encouraged her with quips like, "the rhythm is gonna get ya." She worked the machine long and hard enough, seemingly enjoying herself the whole way through, that Whoopi had to step away from the hilarious spectacle.

When asked to try it, Whoopi demurred, saying, "That's just me, but you know what you just did is what we've always suggested for you."

Shepherd then began bouncing again, telling the audience they were "taking home all of these products." Except, presumably, for the one she was using. She should definitely keep that one.

Sherri Shepherd, who at 43-years-old can't swim and is admittedly terrified of downing, finally learns how to paddle her way through water on 'The View' (weekdays, syndicated) courtesy of a hunky instructor.

The festive season's in full swing over at 'The View' (weekdays, 11AM ET on ABC), and the ladies chatted about their office holiday party. Where, much to Sherri Shepherd's surprise, she discovered that her white co-workers can dance.

"I am really proud of white people," she exclaimed. Sherri explained that while "black people ... we have all kinds of dances ... and we do it unison," white people are usually too shy to join in. But not at 'The View' party: According to Sherry, there were more white dancers than black, and "the white people took it over!"

While Elisabeth Hasselbeck explained that the unusual exuberance was most likely due to liquor, Whoopi Goldberg pointed out that there weren't actually that many black people at the party -- "She says this like there's a whole bunch of us. There were like five of us!"

According to Denis Leary, he's not opposed to the idea of getting romantic with Lady Gaga. But, there's one thing that might prevent him from doing so -- her outlandish fashion sense, he said on 'The View' (weekdays, syndicated).

Prince made a surprise appearance on 'The View' (Weekdays, Syndicated on ABC), and no one was more surprised than Sherri Shepherd. Shepherd and Whoopi Goldberg were messing around with Joy Behar when Whoopi pointed at the stage entrance and said, in mock surprise, "Oh, wait, wait! Is that Prince?"

Prince then strode coolly onto the set and sat down next to Shepherd, though at one point it looked like he was sitting on her lap. Shepherd sat next to Prince, looking doe-eyed and asked him to tell her he loved her. Prince smiled and said, "I love you, Sherri," in his silkiest bass voice and hugged her.

Shepherd wasn't done. She fondled his leather gloves and said, "You don't understand, Prince, I have wanted to make love to you for my whole life."

Prince realized this was as good a point as any to make his exit, and said, "So on that note," and excused himself before things could get too hot and heavy.

Quick! Somebody get Susan Boyle a lozenge! On 'The View' (weekdays, syndicated), Boyle cuts a rendition of 'O Holy Night' short after she gets a frog in her throat and comes to a coughing stop.

Barbara Walters, fresh back from a trip to the White House, gives the ladies of 'The View' (weekdays, syndicated) napkins emblazoned with the presidential seal, a small token, she said, in case any of them "are doing a little Thanksgiving." But she gives Sherri Shepherd a personalized gift from President Barack Obama himself that brings her co-host to tears.

Can Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert beat "the Unemployed America" to become Time magazine's "Person of the Year"? Maybe.

The Comedy Central duo have been jointly nominated for the honor, but they face stiff competition from the likes of conservative stars Glenn Beck and Sarah Palin, along with pop icon Lady Gaga.

Fans of Colbert and Stewart can vote for the two here, but make an informed decision and read the full list -- they'd expect that of you.

In other TV news ...

• 'Glee' is streaming its Christmas album early. Head on over to the show's MySpace (yep, MySpace is still a thing) to listen. [Myspace]

• Sherri Shepherd will guest star on 'Hot in Cleveland.' Look for 'The View' co-host to appear as the judge in Elka's (Betty White) competency hearing. [TV Guide]

• Lou Dobbs has joined Fox. The veteran newsman will develop and host his own show on Fox Business Network starting in 2011. [Reuters]

The ladies of 'The View' (weekdays, syndicated) debate the topic of men who use coupons on dates. Sherri Shepherd won't hear of it, but Elisabeth Hasselbeck argues this is the sign of a man who can manage his money well.

The ladies of 'The View' (weekdays, syndicated) get heated over President Obama's response to the Republican takeover of the House of Representatives in the mid-term elections.