Upfronts 2013: OWN Sets Two Tyler Perry Specials

Net also orders two new unscripted series

By Andrea Morabito -- Broadcasting & Cable, 4/4/2013 10:00:00 AM

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OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network has set a night of special event programming leading up to its launch of Tyler Perry's two scripted series in May, the network announced Thursday as part of its upfront slate.

On Sunday, May 26, Winfrey will interview Perry on Oprah's Next Chapter at 9 p.m., followed at 10 p.m. by Tyler Perry Comes to OWN: Behind the Scenes, a look at the making of his two series.

Perry's drama The Haves and the Have Nots debuts Tuesday, May 28 at 9 p.m. and comedy Love Thy Neighbor bows Wednesday, May 29 at 9 p.m. with back-to-back episodes.

OWN has also ordered two new unscripted series, Millionaire Mama's Boy, about former WNBA star Pamela McGee and her relationship with her NBA star son JaVale; and Texas Beauty, about a Texas beauty school.