Perry brings the Payne

Tyler Perry, the man behind the popular films Diary of a Mad Black Woman and Madea's Family Reunion is coming to television with a new syndicated show called House of Payne. Unlike his films, however, Perry won't be appearing on this show, which will focus on a multigenerational family living in the same house. Perry will serve as an executive producer, writer, and director. He might possibly appear in future episodes in a guest role. Perry chose to go the syndication route in order to maintain creative control. The first ten episodes will be available in select markets with national distribution set for 2007.