On the tube: Meet the Browns

Meet the Browns is a sitcom created and produced by playwright, director, and producer Tyler Perry, the show revolves around a senior family living under one roof in Atlanta, Georgia led by Mr. Brown and his daughter Cora Simmons. The show premiered on January 7, 2009 on TBS. It is made in the model of his play and film of the same name. The show stars David Mann and Tamela Mann, who starred in the earlier stage play and motion picture.


Meet the Browns follows the misadventures of Tyler Perry’s stage character Mr. Leroy Brown. When Mr. Brown’s father, Pop Brown, dies and leaves Mr. Brown his old house, Brown discovers a letter asking him to “Take care of the old--” Mr. Brown later discovers that there was a second page that finished that sentence: “--Thunderbird in the garage”. By then it’s too late, he’s already opened “Brown Meadows”, a home for seniors.

Thinking he’s carrying out his daddy’s wishes, Mr. Brown enlists the help of Cora Simmons (his daughter with Madea), Will (his nephew), and Will’s wife, Sasha, a nurse. Soon, because of a fire at a nearby senior’s home, Brown Meadows is filled and Mr. Brown is overwhelmed.

Main Characters:

David Mann (Leroy Brown) - The show's main protagonist. Mr. Brown is in his mid-60s. He has a daughter with "Madea" Simmons, Cora. She frequently corrects Mr. Brown's mispronunciations.

Tamela Mann (Cora Simmons) - Mr. Brown's illegitimate daughter with Madea. Cora is a kindhearted, religious woman and always has good advice to offer.

Lamman Rucker (Dr. Will Brown) - Will Brown is Mr. Brown's nephew. He is also a doctor who marries his co-worker Sasha Brown(Denise Boutte). He and his wife are foster parents to Brianna and Joaquin.

Denise Boutte (Sasha Brown) - Sasha is the wife of Will Brown. She is also a nurse.

Watch the footage of the show,below: