Cable TV Shows: July 2006 Archives

The stylish dudes on "Queer Eye" will be doing something that I think is really cool on the newest episode of their makeover show airing Tuesday, Aug. 1: they will have as their subject a transgender male named Miles who is beginning a new life in NYC as a man.

Born a female named "Amelia," Miles grew uyp in Vermont as part of an extended born again Christian family. First she came out as a lesbian at the age of 15 then during her sophomore year at an all-girl college, she had the courage to begin calling herself Miles.

After two years taking testosterone, Miles is now able to pass as a man but needs some style tips! Not only does he need to learn the basic skills of being a male, he also needs some serious lessons in style and panache. With careful guidance from the Fab Five, Miles will become the most stylish " trans-man" the city has ever seen!

The Fab Five will help Miles host a gathering of family and friends to celebrate his coming of age as a man. Many of the guests have not seen Miles since he has been on the hormone therapy, and it is important for him to reintroduce himself to everyone as Miles and show off his new look for his new life. If done right, this party is an important step for everyone in his life.

The episode airs at 10 p.m. and I hope people will check it out. Anything that helps to educate people and puts a human face on for what, to most people is largely the unknown, I'm all for.