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You’ve never seen an interview like this. David & Tamela Mann pull up to BET Talks and deliver non-stop laughs, real talk, and 37 years of unmatched marriage chemistry. From Tyler Perry stories to church shout-outs and duck analogies, this interview is hilarious, heartfelt, and full of wisdom.

Grammy-winning, chart-topping, scene-stealing — David & Tamela do it all. They talk marriage ups and downs, crack each other up, and drop some seriously good relationship advice. Whether you’re here for the music, the jokes, or the #CoupleGoals energy, you’ll be watching this one more than once.

• 00:00 – Meet the Manns: 37 years of love & laughs
• 01:35 – Marriage Is Funny: The hilarious downs nobody talks about
• 04:35 – This or That: Rapid-fire with the Manns
• 07:09 – Tyler Perry Days: From church plays to global stages
• 09:52 – Tamela's Glow-Up: From Madea to music charts
• 13:51 – Who is Leroy Brown really?
• 15:39 – Crying on the way up: Their legacy & impact
• 16:40 – The Duck Analogy: The secret to staying together
• 20:51 – Real Talk: Their BEST marriage advice
• 23:16 – Take 'Em to Church: Spirit meets soul
• 24:37 – Becoming Cora: A family legacy on screen
• 28:39 – Building 'Assisted Living': Comedy behind the scenes
• 31:28 – Directorial Debut: David steps behind the camera
• 34:39 – Sneak Peek: 2026 comedy special reveal
• 35:12 – Cast Camaraderie: Behind the scenes stories
• 39:30 – New Music + Tour: Tamela is not done yet
• 41:25 – A Prayer to Close: Faith, family, and the future

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