“Queer Eye for the Straight Guy”
For a time, this was the most entertaining show on television. The premise of the show was as follows: for each episode a team of five gay men (The Fab Five) would coach a straight man into bettering his life with a makeover, cooking lessons, pop culture intervention, shopping spree, and home redecoration. The Fab Five was hilarious, brought a smile to everyone who watched the show, and changed the lives of the show’s contestants.
“The Rachel Zoe Project”
Who does not like to go ba-nan-as? Seeing Rachel Zoe in her natural element and interacting with her long list of celebrity clients allowed for the promise of budding fashionistas to come alive. As a mogul and fashion expert, Rachel Zoe showed how hard work and being yourself can really bring you success. Plus, her catchphrases are everything.
“NYC Prep”
Maybe this show was not one of Bravo’s biggest successes, but watching the ridiculously dramatic and over privileged teen stars was largely entertaining. The show followed the lives of New York City prep school students, and one public school-er. Ending after only one season, six years ago, I think it is time for there to be some casting for a new season.
“Make Me A Super Model”
This show was kind of an anti “America’s Next Top Model.” The constants were not typical reality show material, but rather dark and mysterious. Hosted by Tyson Beckford, the show followed a group of male and females in New York City battling to win the competition. Its edginess is was what made it intriguing and left us wanting more. Bravo, can you please make another supermodel?
“Most Eligible Dallas”
Following a close circle of a group of single friends in Dallas, this show was a ton of fun. The cast was classy, eager, established, down to earth, and, for the most part, self-made. After only one season that ended with a cliff hanger, we need to know who is still eligible in Dallas! Come on, Bravo.
“Shear Genius”
As an extreme hairstyling show, it was the first of its kind. Some of the hair challenges included creating a hairstyle based on food, including food, or giving a haircut with sharp objects (none of which being standard hair cutting tools). The show was a push between a challenge of creativity and practicality and was extremely interesting to watch.
“Toned Up”
Most viewers worked out vicariously through the main characters, Katrina and Karena. These young entrepreneurs and fitness experts took you through their business ventures and unconventional yet effective work outs. With each episode at only 30 minutes, it was a fun and easy to watch show for the summer.
“Courtney Loves Dallas”
Not everyone was a fan of Courtney, but it was the closest thing to a “Most Eligible Dallas” comeback there has been. Courtney definitely loved Dallas, but how can you not love Courtney? She is authentic and has taken herself to the top level in her professional life and is constantly trying to improve in her personal life.
“Kathy Griffin: My Life On The D List”
Kathy Griffin is one funny lady. She is the ultimate Bravo-lebrity and owns it. She, along with her friends and family bring the party and know how to have a good time. Her struggle on the D List is hysterical and something that should be brought back to television.
“Work of Art: The Next Great Artist”
This was not your average reality competition, which is what made it so great. As contestants competed in weekly challenges to have winning artworks, it showed the struggle of an artist and how involved and mentally/talent driven their work is. It brought light to a very misunderstood community and showed the importance of art in our lives.
