With the news that Gossip Girl's gay dad will be appearing on the show soon, I've been thinking of other gay dads from TV and films. While there have been quite a few, here are nine that stick in memory:

Carson Ward
From: The OC

Talking about Gossip Girl's gay dad character can't help but bring to mind the gay father from another Josh Schwartz series, The O.C. Twelve episodes into the first season Carson Ward (Brian McNamara) is spotted by his son, Newport Beach bad boy Luke, kissing his business partner. The scandal that arises when he comes out hurts Luke's popularity in Newport Beach circles, setting up for him to move to Portland with his dad at the end of the first season.

Justin
From: Absolutely Fabulous

Justin was the second husband of Absolutely Fabulous's Edina Monsoon (Jennifer Saunders) and the father of Saffron, the responsible, long-suffering daughter who had to deal with Edie's foolhardiness. Whenever they'd come around, Edie would trade some pointed barbs with Oliver, Justin's partner who refused to take Edie's self-centered nature gently.

Anthony Belrose
From: The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert

In the landmark 1994 film, we met Anthony and two other drag performers he traveled across Australia to perform at a casino in Alice Springs. As they reach their destination, we were surprised to learn that Anthony was married and had a young son

This week marked a Very Special Event in the world of gay films: beloved drag queen epic The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert finally received a much-deserved (and long-awaited) special Extra Frills Edition release, and we took the opportunity to wax nostalgic about the film over on the main page. For its humor, style, and sheer quotability, Priscilla is like a lighthouse in the often over-earnest or downright depressing sea of gay films, and marked a turning point in terms of how gay characters were treated in movies. For a look at why the film is still so significant, check out the article -- and for a well-heeled walk down memory lane, check out these pics and clips.

Dante's Cove: The Complete Second Season
Those of you who don't get here!TV, here's your chance to see the second season of of the steamy, campy horror soap, which features plenty of sexy men -- usually in various states of undress. Queer as Folk's Thea Gill joins the cast.

The Adventures of Priscilla Queen of the Desert (Extra Frills Edition)
The classic gay film that launched the careers of Hugo Weaving and Guy Pearce and reminded audiences of Terence Stamp's talent is now (finally) available in a special edition with the added features it deserves. Check out our look back at Priscilla's impact on the main page, as well as a performance by the cast of the stage adaptation of the film (from the Australian edition of Dancing with the Stars, of all things!) after the jump...