Tyler Perry tells Gayle King: 'I'm ignored in Hollywood'

Tyler Perry made history this weekend with the grand opening of Tyler Perry Studios. Perry is the first black American to own a major film studio outright. The Atlanta film complex spans 330 acres with12 sound stages – larger than the Burbank, California lots owned by Warner Brothers, Paramount, and Walt Disney Studios combined. “CBS This Morning” co-host Gayle King spoke to Perry in Atlanta about the historic moment. Tune in to “CBS This Morning” on Tuesday, October 8, for King’s full conversation with Perry.

Each weekday morning, "CBS This Morning" co-hosts Gayle King, Anthony Mason and Tony Dokoupil deliver two hours of original reporting, breaking news and top-level newsmaker interviews in an engaging and informative format that challenges the norm in network morning news programs. The broadcast has earned a prestigious Peabody Award, a Polk Award, four News & Documentary Emmys, three Daytime Emmys and the 2017 Edward R. Murrow Award for Best Newscast. The broadcast was also honored with an Alfred I. duPont-Columbia Award as part of CBS News division-wide coverage of the shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut. Check local listings for "CBS This Morning" broadcast times.

[Steven-nujc]

If they don’t offer you a seat at the table, create your own damn table! This is monumental. A testament to the power of manifestation.

[stevewise]

Whether you like his movies or not, he is one of the greatest rags to riches stories in American history.

[dqr]

"if they don't offer you a seat at the table, CREATE YOUR OWN DAMN TABLE"

[doctorhouse]

Tyler Perry is a generous man who offers his earnings as many donations. He doesn’t need Hollywood’s recognition. He has God and His people’s recognition. God bless him. 🙏🏼

[moniquemonique]

This goes for everything in life, Black Folks, not just Hollywood. Learn the game and then create your own court to play on.

[cynthiavalentin]

So proud of this man!!! Didn't wait for anybody to hand him anything.

[normaalexander]

Tyler, don't care about Hollywood, Ignore them, you have the support of your people and we love all of you.

[sylviapreston]

The black stars need to make their movies there they need to support him

[redblanket]

I love the fact that he didnt go Hollywood. That is one of the main reasons I have as much respect for him.He did his way.

[carlton]

From the back seat of his car to his own studio in Hollywood!

Now he must be protected....

[Kabaselefh]

When you know your call in life, you won’t seek validation from outside sources, you’ll self-validate.

[eldestructor]

FINALLY! A studio that has the potential to go against Hollywood, and for all those talented people that got rejected by it, has a second chance with ATL.

[StoneColdGem]

He went from Homeless to a Billionaire

[RayfilWong]

Tyler didn’t wait for the elevator to arrive, he sped up by creating his own stairs. 👍📺

[brandonstilinskit]

They ignored him and he made his mark without them, bravo

[Divine.]

Came from sleeping in car to this GOD IS GOOD

[naya]

He is a prime example of how we do not need them. We can build our own

[tex]

They didn’t invite him to the table so he built his own one

[terrystarnes]

You don’t have to be black to enjoy Tyler Perry. I love his movies and his tv shows. I was raised in the south and I can relate to his life experiences! ❤️

[laylacallahan]

I'm not really a fan of his movies, but this interview made me respect him more. So inspirational.