"Glee"

Fox's new series "Glee" will sing and dance its way into your home this fall.  Created by Ryan Murphy, known for "Nip Tuck" and "Popular", the show promises a twist on the typical musical.  At first glance "Glee" seems better suited for Disney but its quick witted humor make this series just as much of a satire as a sing-along.

The show brings together a cliche group of High School misfits that share a passion for music.  The struggling club is lead by an optimistic new teacher, Will Schuester, played by Matthew Morrison, who hopes to revive the dying program. 

Threatened by the glee club's growing numbers, the vulgar and ultra feminist cheer coach Sue Sylvester (Jane Lynch) goes to extreme lengths to see the clubs demise.  Backed by her army of "cherrios" Sue schemes her way to co-director where she can ruin the program first hand.  The on-going duel between Sue and Will is the show's comedic highlight that is littered with dark humor.

The glee club provides more colorful characters with a naive diva, newly recruited football player, pregnant cheerleader, gay guy, an asian with a lisp and a boy in a wheel chair.  Despite their differences they all struggle with High School drama that perpetuates subplots throughout the show. Regardless, when the outcasts ban together they erupt into an inspiring song and dance.

Beyond the show's sharp tongue and over the top dance numbers it is genuinely charming.  At its core, "Glee" is a musical public service announcement about the importance of being yourself and following your dreams (que Journey's "Don't Stop Believing.")

Catch "Glee" every Wednesday night on Fox.