Tim Gunns guide to style-related stories
Posted Apr 8th 2009 2:08PM by Jane Boursaw
Filed under: Late Night, Programming, OpEd, Desperate Housewives, Grey's Anatomy, The Office, TV Squad Lists, TV Squad Ten

It occurred to me recently that there are more gay and lesbian characters on TV right now than ever before. That's pretty cool.
And they run the gamut from
The L Word 's edgy Shane (pictured) to
Desperate Housewives' funny Bob to
Entourage's loyal Lloyd, who takes more verbal abuse from Ari Gold than anyone should ever be allowed to take.
See if you agree with my list of top gay characters on TV right now, and feel free to add your own in the comments. I look forward to hearing your thoughts.
Continue reading TV Squad Ten: Top gay characters
Posted Nov 23rd 2008 5:02PM by Jane Boursaw
Filed under: Other Drama Shows, Other Reality Shows, Programming, TV on DVD, OpEd, 24, Fringe

Oh my. So much to be thankful for, even though the fall season hasn't been all that great. Here's my list:
Rogue agents. It's been Far.Too.Long since Jack Bauer has entered our living room, and we couldn't be more gleeful about his return - both the
24 movie and the series in January. Welcome back, Jack! We missed you! Well, my son and I have! My daughter and husband don't get you, but that's ok!
Mad scientists. That crazy Walter Bishop really brightens up our Tuesday nights around here. My son goes to school on Wednesday, talks about
Fringe with his buddies, then texts me back their thoughts on The Observer, the cylinders, Massive Dynamic and all the rest. Of course, Walter is the best thing about the show. We love him.
Continue reading What Jane is thankful for
Posted Jul 31st 2008 8:03AM by Allison Waldman
Filed under: Celebrities, Project Runway

You knew when the Harvey Weinstein/NBC Universal case came to court over
Project Runway that things were going to get testy. But the information that came out today -- that
Tim Gunn wasn't paid a cent for the first season of Project Runway -- was a stunner. Testifying in New York State Supreme Court yesterday, executive producer Harvey Weinstein said that Tim Gunn received no salary in season one, and only $2,500 per episode in season two.
The whole reason for the court proceedings involves
Project Runway running away from Bravo to Lifetime. The Weinstein Company wanted more money for the program -- one of Bravo's biggest hits -- and found Lifetime ready to pay big bucks.
Emblematic of this fight over money is the fact that Bravo, apparently, didn't think to reward Tim Gunn for his efforts in making the show a hit by giving him something after season one, and more than a token amount (in show biz money) in season two. Tim wasn't the only one who looked in vain for something from Bravo; Heidi Klum received flowers, but nothing more substantive.
Continue reading How Tim Gunn made it work despite the skinflints at Bravo
Posted Jul 11th 2008 2:20PM by Bob Sassone
Filed under: Industry, Programming, Ratings
This is a rather confusing story. Or maybe all of this heat is getting to me and there's obvious point here I'm missing.
Nielsen Media surveyed 82,000 18-49 year-olds (a rather hefty sample), and 75% of the respondents say that Bravo is the most engaging network. Yup, the network of reality shows (is there anything else on the network these days?) holds the attention of that key demographic more than any other channel, network or cable, including runner-up CBS (which got 74%), ABC (73%), The CW (71%), NBC (70%), and FOX (69%).
Continue reading Which network is the most engaging among 18 to 49 year-olds?
Posted May 9th 2008 12:03PM by Erin Martell
Filed under: Other Reality Shows, Celebrities, Casting

When Tim Gunn returns for the second season of
Tim Gunn's Guide to Style, he'll be joined by a new sidekick. Stylist
Gretta Monahan has signed on as the show's newest fashion accomplice. Last season, model Veronica Webb helped Tim Gunn make over several style-impaired women. Now it's Monahan's turn.
Monahan owns Boston's Grettacole Spas, Salons and Boutiques. She also has a fair amount of on-camera experience, having appeared on the
Rachael Ray Show,
The Today Show,
The View, and her own fashion segment on Boston's NBC station. Monahan recently served as a consultant on Dove's Real Beauty campaign.
Continue reading Tim Gunn gets a new fashion accomplice