OWN schedules Tyler Perry duo, orders four originals
Tyler Perry drama and comedy will launch in May
Tyler Perry
Credit: Matt Sayles/AP
OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network has set premiere dates for its first original scripted shows, two offerings from Tyler Perry.
The cable network also announced on Saturday (January 5) that it has picked up a quartet of originals.
Both the one-hour drama "The Haves and the Have Nots" and the half-hour comedy "Love they Neighbor" will premiere on Wednesday, May 29. Both shows will be written, directed and produced by Tyler Perry, but neither show actually has a cast thus far. Stay tuned.
Up first among the newly ordered unscripted shows is "Blackboard Wars," focusing on a New Orleans public high school, which will premiere in March. OWN also ordered "Golden Sisters," starring Mary, Josie and Teresa, who achieved fame when a video of them watching a sex tape went viral. "Raising Whitley" focuses on comedienne Kym Whitley. And "Dogfellas" is based around mobster-turned-dog groomer James "Head" Guiliani.
"All of these new programs reflect the best of the human spirit. From the funny to the dramatic, we are always shooting for to-the-bone real," blurbs Sheri Salata, president, OWN. "Whether it’s Oprah’s in-depth conversations with celebrities and newsmakers, or our new scripted programming from TylerPerry, the people and characters in these shows share experiences and life stories in relatable and authentic ways."
OWN's 2013 will also feature the returns of “Oprah’s Master Class," "Oprah: Where Are They Now?," "Oprah’s Next Chapter" and "Iyanla: Fix My Life."
Adds OWN President Erik Logan, "2012 has been a great year for OWN. We’ve established a foundation of original programming, have seen solid ratings growth, and we are optimisticabout our new slate of shows for 2013."
A long-time member of the TCA Board and a longer-time blogger of "American Idol," Dan Fienberg writes about TV, except for when he writes about movies or sometimes writes about the Red Sox. But never music. He would sound stupid talking about music.
News From Our Partners
-
Cannes Film Festival: Cannes 2013, Day Three: Cheers for the young stars of The Selfish Giant, jeers for the new films by Hirokazu Kore-eda and Arnaud Desplechin
Hear This: Destroy This Place shows how press releases can get it right
Watch This: With Beavis And Butt-head Do America, Mike Judge skewered the idiocy of cinematic adventures
-
The Future Of Olivia And Fitz, And More Season 3 Scoop
SPOILER ALERT: What's Ahead In 'Nikita' Season 4?
Google Glass Does Porn
-
'Anchorman 2′ Teaser: Stay Classy, Fat Face!
Team Fortress 2′s Robotic Boogaloo Community Update Adds Even More Hats
Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D to Launch with L.A. Zoo's Party Animals
-
The Telefile - The Most Heinous Person on Reality TV This Week
The Telefile - Modern Family: The Best Lines of the Night
The Telefile - Fall TV 2013: What's On When
-
Can You Guess Which Celebrity Lives in This Mansion?
Macklemore + Ryan Lewis Cover Billboard, Recall the Glory Days of Drugs, Myspace + More
Lady Gaga Wears Sky High Heels to Versace Party [Pic]
-
What to Watch This Weekend: The Season Finales of Nikita, Doctor Who, The Simpsons, and Family Guy
The Office Series Finale Review: That'll Do, Show. That'll Do.
Syfy Renews Warehouse 13 for a Fifth and Final Season
-
Weekly Ketchup: Will Smith to Star in Wild Bunch Remake?
Critics Consensus: Star Trek Into Darkness is Certified Fresh
Red Carpet Roundup: Star Trek Into Darkness Edition
-
How Far Will 'Star Trek Into Darkness' Boldly Go At Box Office?
'Star Trek Into Darkness': The Secret Behind The Mystery Villain
'Pacific Rim' Trailer Surfaces: Watch Now!
Comments
Option 1
Comment instantly as a guest GuestOption 2
Option 3
Login or create a HitFix account Login SignupLinda Clayton
January 5, 2013 at 11:32PM EST Reply to CommentI have really enjoyed watching,sharing, and being a part of the life class on the OWN network in 2012. And I'm looking for great things in great 2013.