By Valder Beebe
It’s a good day interviewing the comedian, syndicated radio broadcaster and TV Host, Tommy Miles. Best known to an adoring public as “Nephew Tommy” on The Steve Harvey Morning Show – Tommy keeps crowds laughing as he tours nationally to sold-out comedy venues across the country. He’s also appeared in popular films such as Think Like a Man, Baggage Claim and Tyler Perry’s Madea’s Halloween. I invited him into the Valder Beebe Show studios to talk about his latest job, host of OWN’s Ready to Love, a unique twist on the typical dating show, Ready to Love explores the real-life dating interactions of sexy successful Black men and women who are looking for lasting love and an authentic relationship. The popular series contributes to OWN’s success as the most viewed network on Friday nights among African American viewers.
The Houston native films entirely in his home town with an all-new cast exploring the real-life dating interactions of sexy, successful and grown Black men and women who are each looking for lasting love and an authentic relationships. The series is co-produced by Hollywood hit-maker Will Packer.
VBS: Look I’m a little jealous! I thought I had the best job on the planet and you’ve got a pretty good gig on Ready to Love.
TM: Yes I do. I am hosting my fourth group of contestants this coming season. I never considered myself cupid or the love doctor yet I bring 20 of marriage to the scene.
VBS: 20 years married? Experience counts. Tell me about Ready To Love. There are 13 new episodes being filmed entirely in Houston, Texas, is that correct?
TM: For the vast Valder Beebe Show audience, just in case they want to know about; Ready to Love, it broadcasts Friday nights, on the Own Network. You know that’s code for The Oprah Winfrey Network… (laughter). This dating show is different, the participants are in their 30, 40, 50s. They’ve been married, divorced, have kids, ex wives and previous husbands. This is not your typical dating show.
VBS: Today’s host are part of the success of a show, how do you avoid the drama? Because when you are talking about people, relationships, love, that’s drama.
TM: I take this approach when resolving situations
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