By Valder Beebe
Columnist for
Texas Metro News
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 hometown 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 relationship. 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 years of marriage to the scene.
VBS: 20 years married? Experience counts. Tell me about Ready To Love. 13 new episodes are 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, and 50s. They’ve been married, divorced, have kids, ex-wives, and previous husbands. This is not your typical dating show.
VBS: Today’s host is 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 ……………
