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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 4, 2013OWN: OPRAH WINFREY NETWORK ANNOUNCES SPECIAL EVENTPROGRAMMING LEADING UP TO THE LAUNCH OF TYLER PERRY’SSCRIPTED SERIES IN MAYNetwork Sets Two-night Premiere for Tyler Perry’s “The Haves and theHave Nots” and “Love Thy Neighbor” Tuesday, May 28 and Wednesday,May 29Oprah Sits Down with Tyler Perry for Intimate In-depth Interview on“Oprah’s Next Chapter” Sunday, May 26 at 9 p.m. Followed by Behind TheScenes Making of His New Series at 10 p.m.In Addition, Network Adds Two New Unscripted Series to Its Growing Slateof Originals: “Millionaire Mama’s Boy” and “Houston Beauty”“The Haves and the Have Nots” (L) and “Love Thy Neighbor” (R)Courtesy OWN: Oprah Winfrey NetworkLink to download hi-res version of w6nNew York, NY – OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network announced today special eventprogramming leading up to the launch of Tyler Perry’s two new scripted seriesdebuting on the network next month. The one-hour ensemble drama “The Havesand the Have Nots” is set to premiere Tuesday, May 28 at 9 p.m. ET/PT and thesitcom “Love Thy Neighbor” will premiere Wednesday, May 29 at 9 p.m. ET/PTwith two back-to-back half-hour episodes.On Sunday, May 26, Oprah will sit down with the prolific producer for an intimatein-depth interview on a special “Oprah’s Next Chapter” at 9 p.m. ET/PT. It will beimmediately followed at 10 p.m. ET/PT by “Tyler Perry Comes to OWN: BehindThe Scenes,” an exclusive inside look at the making of his two new series.

In addition, the network announced today two new unscripted series joining itsslate of original programming – “Millionaire Mama’s Boy,” about the dynamicrelationship between WNBA star Pamela McGee and her NBA star son JaVale,and “Houston Beauty” about the lively world of a Texas beauty school.“We are delighted to celebrate Tyler coming to OWN with these new specials aswe ramp up to the debut of our first scripted series,” said Sheri Salata, president,OWN. “Tyler’s fans, like Oprah’s fans, are incredibly connected and passionate.We can’t wait for them to see these shows.”“We are energized by our growing slate of original programming coming toOWN,” said Erik Logan, president, OWN. “With 12 returning series and 13 newshows on the way including the launch of Tyler Perry’s shows in May, we’repositioned for a strong season.”Show synopses follow. All times Eastern and Pacific. For photography, pleasevisit http://press.discovery.com/us/own/.OPRAH'S NEXT CHAPTER (Sunday, May 26 from 9-10 p.m.)Oprah Winfrey sits down with Tyler Perry at his home. The two friends discusshis life and career, how he has navigated Hollywood on his own terms and hiscreative process behind OWN's first two scripted shows. "Oprah's Next Chapter"is OWN's award-winning primetime series featuring Oprah's in-depth interviewswith today's biggest newsmakers and celebrities. The series has delivered someof the network's highest ratings reaching millions of viewers worldwide. "Oprah'sNext Chapter" is produced by Harpo Studios. Executive produced by TaraMontgomery and Andrea Wishom. Join the conversation on Twitter using#NextChapter.TYLER PERRY COMES TO OWN: BEHIND THE SCENES (Sunday, May 26from 10-10:30 p.m. and 10:30-11 p.m.)The two half-hour back-to-back specials give viewers an inside look at themaking of Tyler Perry’s new series coming to OWN – “The Haves and the HaveNots” and “Love Thy Neighbor.” We’ll go straight to the action at Tyler PerryStudios in Atlanta, Georgia to see the inner workings of the entertainmentmogul’s empire and what it takes to create the anticipated new series. The twopart special will offer unprecedented access inside the essence of the Perryprocess, from making business decisions in his barber’s chair, to spontaneouslychanging up a scene. See first-hand what drives the multi-hyphenate’s passionfor entertaining audiences around the world. "Tyler Perry Comes to OWN:Behind the Scenes" (working title) is produced by True Entertainment andexecutive produced by Steven Weinstock, Glenda Hersh, Carlos King, LaurenEskelin and Stephanya Bareham.THE HAVES AND THE HAVE NOTS (Tuesdays from 9-10 p.m. beginningMay 28)From prolific writer, director, producer Tyler Perry, “The Haves and the HaveNots” is a new television drama which follows the complicated dynamic between

the rich and powerful Cryer family and the hired help who work in their opulentmansion set in Savannah, Georgia. From the outside, the Cryer’s are theenviable face of success and wealth, but behind the veil, the family’s dysfunctionthreatens to destroy their world of privilege. Cryer family patriarch Jim Cryer(John Schneider, “Dukes of Hazzard”) is a powerful judge whose double-life,including tawdry affairs with high-priced escorts, puts his family and politicalambitions at risk. His wife, Katheryn Cryer (Renée Lawless, “Wicked”), is theultimate matriarch portraying a loving and dutiful wife, but she is willing to doanything to protect her family’s status. Their son Wyatt (Aaron O’Connell) is atroubled angry jock who cares little for his own image and finds himself in and outof rehab. His sister Amanda (Jacyln Betham), a struggling law student, triesharder to live up to her parents’ expectations, but unknowingly has befriended ascurrilous young woman, Candace Young, with the power to ruin the entirefamily. Hanna Young (Crystal Fox) is the Cryer’s maid and the matriarch of herfamily. Despite having no money, she has found other types of wealth throughreligion and virtue. She prides herself on her dutiful son Benny (Tyler Lepley),the glue who helps keep the family together. Hanna does have one dark secret,however, her estranged daughter Candace (Tika Sumpter, “Gossip Girl”) --- amanipulative opportunist who will stop at nothing to get what she wants. In abizarre coincidence, Candace is shocked to find out that her newfound friendAmanda’s father is Jim Cryer, the very man who has been paying her for sex andwho also employs Candace’s mother as his family’s maid. Armed with thisknowledge, the dramatic stage is set for what will be, in Candace’s eyes, theopportunity of a lifetime. Other characters in the series include the Cryer’s chefCeline (Eva Tamargo, “Passions”), their wealthy friends Veronica (AngelaRobinson) and David Harrington (Peter Parros) and son Wyatt’s rehabilitationcounselor, Jeffery Harrington (Gavin Houston). "The Haves and the Have Nots"is produced for OWN by Tyler Perry Studios. It is created, written, directed andexecutive produced by Tyler Perry. Join the conversation on Twitter using#HavesandHaveNots and visit the show online atwww.oprah.com/havesandhavenotsLOVE THY NEIGHBOR (Wednesdays from 9-10 p.m. beginning May 29; twoback-to-back half-hour episodes)Written, directed and produced by Tyler Perry, “Love Thy Neighbor” is a half-hourcomedy set at The Love Train Diner a family run restaurant where every day themenu serves up good food, great laughs, valuable life lessons and a whole lot oflove. Diner owner and feisty family matriarch Hattie Mae Love (Patrice Lovely, “AMadea Christmas”) has her hands full not only managing her customers but herfamily drama, too. Her daughter Linda (Kendra C. Johnson, “Phat Girlz”) splitsher time between Hattie’s home and the apartment she shares with herphilandering husband. Linda’s son Danny (Andre Hall, “Goodbye LA”), a recentcollege grad, moves into a bachelor pad with his best friend Sam (JonathanChase, “Chemistry”) and lands a job at a hot internet design firm. He quicklyestablishes himself as a rising star that’s when he’s not distracted by Sam’shard-partying ways and their beautiful co-workers Marianna (Zulay Henao, “TheFighter”) and Drew (Darmirra Brunson, “Sunset Junction”). Meanwhile, UncleFloyd (Palmer Williams, “House of Payne”) is an ever-present thorn in the Love

family’s side. Like old luggage, they can never seem to get rid of him. “Love ThyNeighbor" is produced for OWN by Tyler Perry Studios. It is created, written,directed and executive produced by Tyler Perry. Join the conversation on Twitterusing #LoveThyNeighbor and visit the show online atwww.oprah.com/lovethyneighborMILLIONAIRE MAMA’S BOYThe new OWN series “Millionaire Mama’s Boy” explores the dynamic relationshipbetween former WNBA basketball star Pamela McGee and her 25-year-old son,Denver Nuggets center, JaVale McGee. Famous for being domineering on andoff the court, Pamela is not only JaVale’s mom, she’s also his business manager,working to build an empire while trying to keep a tight rein on the glitz and girlsthat come with the life of an NBA star. Meanwhile, Pamela’s managing her ownlife, which consists of her equally fabulous single girlfriends who also have sonscoming up in the league. When Pamela needs someone to laugh with or ashoulder to cry on, she turns to her girls. Like Pamela, they are single mothersraising their sons while dating and chasing their own ambitions. With her hecticschedule, Pamela relies on her “manny” Jay to get things done. She trusts himto oversee her mansion, bank accounts and properties. While her friends thinkthere could be a love connection, Pamela and Jay deny it – but they certainlyfight like a married couple. Like any good mother, Pamela is a force to bereckoned with, and no one is going to stop Mama McGee from taking care of herown. After all, she is basketball royalty herself. They may be crazy, loud and alittle wild, but family’s what it’s all about for the McGees and theirfriends. Ultimately, it’s a show about family, love and the unbreakable bondbetween a mother and her son; all seven feet of him. The series is executiveproduced by Pete Tartaglia and Amy Palmer Robertson and distributed by SonyPictures Television. Join the conversation on Twitter using#MillionaireMamasBoy.HOUSTON BEAUTY“Houston Beauty" (working title) follows Miss Glenda Jemison, the owner anddirector of Franklin Beauty School, the oldest continuously operated licensedbeauty school in Texas. The Jemison family may be established pillars of thecommunity, but their trainees come from all walks of life. While trying to balanceschool with their erratic home lives, many of these students do whatever it takesto make ends meet: Whether working behind makeup counters, as kitchenbeauticians or exotic dancers, these tough and talented pupils all share thepursuit of a better life. The series is produced by Park Slope Productions andexecutive produced by Paul Reitano and Terrence Sacchi. Showrunner isLindsey Bannister. Join the conversation on Twitter using #HoustonBeauty.About OWN: OPRAH WINFREY NETWORKOWN: Oprah Winfrey Network is the first and only network named for, andinspired by, a single iconic leader. Oprah Winfrey’s heart and creative instinctsinform the brand – and the magnetism of the channel. Winfrey providesleadership in programming and attracts superstar talent to join her in primetime,building a global community of like-minded viewers and leading that community

to connect on social media and beyond. OWN is a singular destination oncable. Depth with edge. Heart. Star power. Connection. And endlesspossibilities. OWN is a joint venture between Harpo, Inc. and DiscoveryCommunications. The network debuted on January 1, 2011 and is available in85 million homes. The venture also includes the award-winning digital platformOprah.com. For more information, please visit www.oprah.com/own andwww.press.discovery.com/us/own.###Media Contacts:OWN: OPRAH WINFREY NETWORKNicole NicholsEVP, Communications & StrategyNicole Nichols@own.tv(323) 602-5511Wendy LuckenbillVice President, CommunicationsWendy Luckenbill@own.tv(323) 602-5566

comedy set at The Love Train Diner a family run restaurant where every day the menu serves up good food, great laughs, valuable life lessons and a whole lot of love. Diner owner and feisty family matriarch Hattie Mae Love (Patrice Lovely, “A Madea Christmas”) has her hands full n