Tim Gunn's Guide To Style (Bravo)
Premieres: September 6
Airs: Thursdays, 10:00 p.m. EST
It's a show where Tim Gunn (Project Runway) tells women how to dress. Need we say more? The title of the show is taken from Gunn's book of the same name. The press release from Bravo says, "With tough-love, guidance, and former model and fashion accomplice Veronica Webb at his side, Gunn leads fashion-challenged women on an emotional journey to unearth their personal style."
We've seen the first two episodes and while Gunn delivers the goods with his usual flair, the show isn't exactly groundbreaking. Nonetheless, for Tim Gunn fans, it doesn't disappoint.
Torchwood (BBC America)
Premieres: September 8
Airs: Saturdays, 9:00 p.m. EST
A spin-off of Doctor Who, Torchwood is already a huge hit in its native UK. Starring openly gay John Barrowman as the bisexual Captain Jack Harkness, this science fiction series is a bona fide breakthrough in gay visibility. Harkness is the mysterious, suave, and sexy commander-in-chief of a team of modern day investigators who use sci-fi technology to solve crimes both alien and human. Doctor Who has been quite gay-friendly over the years and Torchwood only builds on that.
Viva Laughlin (CBS)
Premieres: October 18
Airs: Sundays, 8:00 p.m. EST
According to CBS's description, "Hugh Jackman comes to primetime as executive producer (with a recurring guest role) in Viva Laughlin. This riveting series is based on the BBC smash Viva Blackpool about a casino in England."
Part drama, part thriller, part musical, Viva Laughlin (relocated to Nevada) isn't specifically gay, but it's produced by and guest stars Hugh Jackman (The Boy from Oz) and costars Eric Winter (Brothers & Sisters) … and it's a musical. Based on early buzz, you may want to make sure you tune in for the premiere. It might not last much longer than that.
Returning Shows This Fall:
America's Next Top Model (CW)
Season Premiere: September 19
Airs: Wednesdays, 8 p.m. EST
Supermodel/talk show host/diva extraordinaire Tyra Banks will be back once again this fall to whittle down the group of aspiring models with the help of her fabulous team, which includes the openly gay Jay Manuel and J. Alexander. Some seasons have featured lesbians or bisexual girls in the cast as well.
Bones (FOX)
Season Premiere: September 25 Airs: Tuesdays, 8:00 p.m. EST
While not specifically gay, Bones does costar the openly gay Eric Millegan (who plays straight on the show) and the straight but hunky David Boreanaz. Out actor Steven Fry has also had a recurring guest role and may return. Word is that the sixth episode this season will feature a gay character as well.
Brothers & Sisters (ABC)
Season Premiere: September 30
Airs: Sundays, 10:00 p.m. EST
As if having a fully realized gay character (sex life and all) wasn't enough, at the end of the last season the ABC drama added an older gay man now faced with coming out later in life. Matthew Rhys plays Kevin Walker and Ron Rifkin plays his uncle, Saul Holden. Additionally, Kevin's first love interest Scotty (Luke MacFarlane) is returning for seven episodes.
