As we previously reported, Oprah has tapped Tyler Perry, her other BFF not named Gayle, to create content for her struggling OWN network.

Perry has produced The Haves and the Have Nots, a drama, and sitcom Love Thy Neighbor.

Both shows will be the first scripted series to appear on OWN.

 

In an effort to promote the endeavor, Madea and Miss Sofia have united:

 

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7YDKYtPd3ho

 

Read more at Shadow and Act.

 

Yeah, um. Whose idea was this?

Thoughts on this promotion?

What do you think about the fact that Miss Sofia’s profound monologue has become a kind of punchline?

What would Alice Walker say!?!?!?

Sound off below!!!!