OWN Developing Two Tyler Perry Scripted Series; Seth MacFarlane to Host the Oscars in 2013

Tuesday, October 02, 2012

OWN Developing Two Tyler Perry Scripted Series; Seth MacFarlane to Host the Oscars in 2013

Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN) has announced an exclusive partnership with Tyler Perry, the award winning actor, director, screenwriter, playwright and producer, to become his singular destination for all-new television series and projects, including two new scripted series for the network to premiere in mid-2013. These will be the first original scripted series for OWN and Perry will executive produce, write and direct both series. Perry's popular television series Tyler Perry's House of Payne, Meet the Browns and For Better or Worse have been massive hits with record-breaking ratings on cable. Perry had his first foray into television in 2007 with the hit series House of Payne, which premiered as cable's biggest comedy debut ever. The series remained basic cable's top-rated sitcom only until the premiere of Perry's second series Meet the Browns.

Stay with us for further updates on these two scripted series projects. Most likely they will be sitcoms, so that's good news! Does this new deal mean that OWN will have library rights to House of Payne or Meet the Browns? We're not sure yet, but it is possible. Stay tuned...

Seth MacFarlane

Acclaimed comedian and brilliant writer Seth MacFarlane will host The 85th Annual Academy Awards(R), telecast producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron have announced. This will be MacFarlane's first appearance on Oscar's stage. The 85th Annual Academy Awards will be broadcast live on Oscar(R) Sunday on February 24, 2013 on ABC. MacFarlane made his feature directorial debut this summer with the box office success Ted. He also co-wrote and produced the film, and voiced the title character. Ted has brought in over $420 million worldwide, making it one of the highest-grossing films of the year.

Of course, MacFarlane is the creative force behind the television animated comedy Family Guy and co-creator of American Dad! and The Cleveland Show. In September he hosted Saturday Night Live for the first time, for the show's 38th season premiere. An accomplished live performer, he has played to sold-out audiences at London's Royal Albert Hall and New York's Carnegie Hall. In 2011 MacFarlane released his debut album, "Music Is Better than Words," which earned two Grammy(R) nominations. He also has earned 13 Emmy(R) nominations and won two for his work on Family Guy.

RELATED: See Seth MacFarlane guest star on a hilarious webisode of Lovin' Lakin -

Sitcoms Airing Tonight / Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows

Thursday, July 30

Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage - "A New Scoreboard and a Horse’s You Know What" (CBS, 9:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Georgie and Fagenbacher (Matt Letscher) go head to head when Fagenbacher tries to sabotage Georgie’s attempt to honor his dad.

Ghosts - "T-Daddy" (CBS, 9:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Trevor’s relationship with his daughter is strained when he pushes her to follow a career in finance over poetry. Meanwhile, Jay confronts labor unrest at the restaurant.

Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage - "A Tie Breaker and a Huge Mistake" (CBS, 10:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Tensions rise in the tire store when new co-owners Georgie and Ruben realize they can’t agree on anything, and Jim struggles to find his purpose now that he’s retired.

Ghosts - "The Life and Times of Esther Greene" (CBS, 10:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Now a successful podcaster, Todd Pearlman returns to profile Sam and Isaac’s book, but becomes obsessed with Jay. Meanwhile, Pete tries to get to the bottom of why Alberta changed her name, forcing her to admit a hidden truth.

The Bear - "Caramel" (FX, 9:00PM ET/PT)
A hard service.

Complete TV Listings

Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of July 20)

Thursday, July 30

Ike Barinholtz (The Studio/The Afterparty/Bless the Harts/The Mindy Project/Eastbound & Down) - Ike guest hosts a repeat of Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
Seth Rogen (The Studio/Platonic/Undeclared) - Seth talks about The Invite and The Studio on a repeat of Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
Timothy Olyphant (Stick/Santa Clarita Diet) - Timothy appears on Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
Harvey Guillén (What We Do in the Shadows/The Thundermans) - Andy Cohen interviews Harvey on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen at 3:30am on Bravo.
Megan Hilty (Sean Saves the World) - Megan talks about Mickey Mouse Clubhouse on ABC's GMA 3: What You Need to Know at 1pm.
Christina Applegate (Dead to Me/Up All Night/Samantha Who?/Jesse/Married... with Children) - Christina chats about her new memoir You with the Sad Eyes with the ladies of The View on a repeat on ABC at 11am ET/10am CT-PT.
Yvette Nicole Brown (Act Your Age/The Odd Couple/Community/The Big House) - Yvette talks about K-Pops! with the ladies of The View on a repeat on ABC at 11am ET/10am CT-PT.
Pamela Adlon (King of the Hill/Better Things/The Facts of Life) - Pamela is a guest on Live with Kelly and Mark, so check your local listings.
John David Washington (Ballers) - John drops by for a chat about Disruption on Live with Kelly and Mark, so check your local listings.
June Diane Raphael (Elle/Big Mouth/Grace and Frankie/New Girl) - June talks about Prime's Elle on a repeat of Access Daily with Mario & Kit, so check your local listings.
Bryan Cranston (Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still Unfair/Malcolm in the Middle/The Louie Show) - Bryan talks about coming back for the Malcolm in the Middle reboot, his daughter starring in The Pitt and some of his most iconic roles over the years on a repeat of The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.