Living Single
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Living Single is an American television sitcom which aired for five seasons on the Fox
network from August 29, 1993 to January 1, 1998. The show centered on the lives of six friends who share personal and professional experiences while living in a Brooklyn brownstone
.
Throughout its run, Living Single became one of the most popular African-American sitcoms of its era, ranking among the top five in African-American ratings in all five seasons. The series was produced by Yvette Lee Bowser
in association with Warner Bros. Television
. It was the top rated show among African-American households during its entire five year run.
s consisting of four women and two men living the single life in the heart of Brooklyn, New York.
The series focused on two different households in one brownstone (although, as the later seasons revealed, there are more apartments in the building): one shared by a trio of independent women and another shared by a pair of male friends who have known each other since they spent their youth in Cleveland, Ohio
. Khadijah James
(Queen Latifah
), a hard-working editor
and publisher of the fictional urban independent monthly Flavor, shares an apartment with her sweet but naïve cousin Synclaire James (Kim Coles
; originally the role of Synclaire was to be played by British rapper, Monie Love
, a long-time friend and music collaborator of Queen Latifah), an aspiring actress who works as Khadijah's receptionist and has an affinity for Troll dolls
; and her childhood friend from East Orange, New Jersey
, Regina "Régine" Hunter (Kim Fields
), an image-conscious boutique buyer who was in constant search of a well-to-do man to spend her life with, often referring to said potential man as her "Ken" and later became a costume assistant for a soap opera called Palo Alto with a fondness for gossip and wigs. Maxine "Max" Shaw (Erika Alexander
), a sharp-tongued attorney
and Khadijah's best friend (whom she met in college at Howard University
) stops by frequently to share her unique insights and make sure the girls' refrigerator isn't overstocked and to keep them entertained by sharing her day and starting trouble with Kyle.
Living in the apartment above are Overton Wakefield Jones (John Henton
), a friendly handyman
who holds deep affection for Synclaire; and Kyle Barker (T.C. Carson
), a handsome stockbroker whose constant verbal sparring with Max does little to mask their obvious sexual attraction. The series offered T.C. Carson frequent opportunities to showcase his talents as a jazz-influenced vocalist.
Kyle and Max maintained an on-again/off-again relationship that was a constant storyline throughout all five seasons. At the end of season one, Maxine is suspended from work for giving poor advice to a client. She goes home to Khadijah and Regine to help alleviate the pain of being suspended. Khadijah was unavailable because she was dealing with a personal situation. Regine did not want to help because she wanted to know the outcome of Khadijah’s situation. Overton and Synclaire were out at a 60s function. Maxine goes upstairs to Kyle’s apartment and after a night of drinking, she and Kyle sleep together. Although they agree not to pursue a relationship, however, they did pursue a sexual relationship unknown to their friends. It was not until Kyle and Max tried to sneak away for the weekend, their friends became suspicious of their behavior. Khadijah did some detective work and located them in Kyle’s favorite hotel. Everyone, except Regine, found out that they were still having a sexual relationship. It was later revealed to Regine at Overton and Synclaire’s wedding. After Kyle left, Maxine decided to have a baby. Unknown to everyone, including Maxine, Kyle was a donor at a local sperm bank. Maxine unknowingly picks Kyle sperm specimen based on a list of qualities she would like for her child to have.
The house set for the pilot episode is the same set from the show Family Matters, although the kitchen set was changed. It was resized to about a third of the original and the laundry room was removed.
) a songwriter who was a friend of Russell's, became their new roommate, much to Regine's displeasure. Meanwhile, Roni DeSantos (played by real life MTV VJ, Idalis DeLeon
), a New York-area D.J. that had a brief fling with Tripp, moved into Overton and Kyle's old apartment. Regine moved out of the house after she became engaged to a millionaire video game developer named Dexter Knight (played by Don Franklin
), and was absent for the remainder of the final season. Synclaire joined a comedy improv troupe where she gained the attention of Tony Jonas, a Warner Bros. television exec who cast her as a nun for a new comedy series he was developing.
Max, still distraught after she turned down Kyle's offer to join him in London, began looking for purpose after defending a man who claimed to be the second coming of Jesus (played by Harold Perrineau). She relived her past lives after she, Khadijah, and Synclaire went to a spa retreat. Learning that she was a man in every lifetime except her current one, Max realized that her mission was to become a mother. The series finale revealed that the sperm donor for Max's baby was Kyle, who returned for the final episode. The two reconciled soon after.
Khadijah also left the brownstone for the final time with her boyfriend and later successful music producer, Scooter (played by Cress Williams
), a friend from Khadijah and Regine's childhood in East Orange, New Jersey, whom she had a finale reunion with two episodes prior to the finale in a Christmas
-themed episode.
released the complete first season of Living Single on DVD in Region 1 on February 14, 2006. It is unknown if the remaining 4 seasons will be released at some point because sales of First Season DVD were poor.
: Erika Alexander
and T.C. Carson
reprised their roles of Maxine Shaw and Kyle Barker on the UPN sitcom, Half & Half
(a series produced by Living Single creator Yvette Lee Bowser). In the episode ("The Big Performance Anxiety Episode", 3rd Season), ambitious law student Dee Dee learns that her mother's co-star in a play is engaged to Maxine, Dee Dee's idol. However, her mother gets Maxine's beau, Kyle, fired because she fears he will take attention away from her. The episode also revealed that Maxine and Kyle remained a couple and were the proud parents of their seven-year-old daughter.
The Crew
: In one episode "The Mating Season" of the short-lived FOX sitcom The Crew, Regine becomes a passenger on a flight and argues with a sassy stewardess in hopes of upgrading to first class. On another episode, "The Worst Noel", Synclaire also becomes a passenger. The episode served as a bridge for The Crew and its lead-in show, Living Single.
.
on September 22, 2008. Coles, Henton, Fields, Carson and Alexander reunited to share fond memories with the fans. Unfortunately, Queen Latifah was unavailable to participate.
The special featured clips and revealing secrets of the cast from the show's successful five-year run.
Fox Broadcasting Company
Fox Broadcasting Company, commonly referred to as Fox Network or simply Fox , is an American commercial broadcasting television network owned by Fox Entertainment Group, part of Rupert Murdoch's News Corporation. Launched on October 9, 1986, Fox was the highest-rated broadcast network in the...
network from August 29, 1993 to January 1, 1998. The show centered on the lives of six friends who share personal and professional experiences while living in a Brooklyn brownstone
Brownstone
Brownstone is a brown Triassic or Jurassic sandstone which was once a popular building material. The term is also used in the United States to refer to a terraced house clad in this material.-Types:-Apostle Island brownstone:...
.
Throughout its run, Living Single became one of the most popular African-American sitcoms of its era, ranking among the top five in African-American ratings in all five seasons. The series was produced by Yvette Lee Bowser
Yvette Lee Bowser
Yvette Denise Lee Bowser is an American television writer and producer. She is perhaps best known for writing and producing Half & Half, Living Single, and A Different World...
in association with Warner Bros. Television
Warner Bros. Television
Warner Bros. Television is the television production arm of Warner Bros. Entertainment, itself part of Time Warner. Alongside CBS Television Studios, it serves as a television production arm of The CW Television Network , though it also produces shows for other networks, such as Shameless on...
. It was the top rated show among African-American households during its entire five year run.
Synopsis
Living Single centered on six late-twenty somethingAgeing
Ageing or aging is the accumulation of changes in a person over time. Ageing in humans refers to a multidimensional process of physical, psychological, and social change. Some dimensions of ageing grow and expand over time, while others decline...
s consisting of four women and two men living the single life in the heart of Brooklyn, New York.
The series focused on two different households in one brownstone (although, as the later seasons revealed, there are more apartments in the building): one shared by a trio of independent women and another shared by a pair of male friends who have known each other since they spent their youth in Cleveland, Ohio
Cleveland, Ohio
Cleveland is a city in the U.S. state of Ohio and is the county seat of Cuyahoga County, the most populous county in the state. The city is located in northeastern Ohio on the southern shore of Lake Erie, approximately west of the Pennsylvania border...
. Khadijah James
Khadijah James
Khadijah James is a fictional character featured on the Fox network sitcom, Living Single. She was portrayed by Queen Latifah.Originally, Khadijah was a hard-working editor and publisher of the fictional urban independent monthly Flavor, shared a brownstone apartment in Brooklyn, with her sweet but...
(Queen Latifah
Queen Latifah
Dana Elaine Owens , better known by her stage name Queen Latifah, is an American singer, rapper, and actress. Her work in music, film and television has earned her a Golden Globe award, two Screen Actors Guild Awards, two Image Awards, a Grammy Award, six additional Grammy nominations, an Emmy...
), a hard-working editor
Editing
Editing is the process of selecting and preparing written, visual, audible, and film media used to convey information through the processes of correction, condensation, organization, and other modifications performed with an intention of producing a correct, consistent, accurate, and complete...
and publisher of the fictional urban independent monthly Flavor, shares an apartment with her sweet but naïve cousin Synclaire James (Kim Coles
Kim Coles
Kimberley "Kim" Coles is an American actress and comedian.-Career:Coles has appeared on many television shows, including Frasier , Six Feet Under, Celebrity Mole and The Geena Davis Show...
; originally the role of Synclaire was to be played by British rapper, Monie Love
Monie Love
Simone Riscoe , better known by her stage name Monie Love, is an English emcee and former radio personality in the United States...
, a long-time friend and music collaborator of Queen Latifah), an aspiring actress who works as Khadijah's receptionist and has an affinity for Troll dolls
Troll
A troll is a supernatural being in Norse mythology and Scandinavian folklore. In origin, the term troll was a generally negative synonym for a jötunn , a being in Norse mythology...
; and her childhood friend from East Orange, New Jersey
New Jersey
New Jersey is a state in the Northeastern and Middle Atlantic regions of the United States. , its population was 8,791,894. It is bordered on the north and east by the state of New York, on the southeast and south by the Atlantic Ocean, on the west by Pennsylvania and on the southwest by Delaware...
, Regina "Régine" Hunter (Kim Fields
Kim Fields
Kim Victoria Fields is an American actress and television director. She is known for her roles as Tootie Ramsey on the NBC sitcom The Facts of Life, and as Regine Hunter on the Fox sitcom Living Single...
), an image-conscious boutique buyer who was in constant search of a well-to-do man to spend her life with, often referring to said potential man as her "Ken" and later became a costume assistant for a soap opera called Palo Alto with a fondness for gossip and wigs. Maxine "Max" Shaw (Erika Alexander
Erika Alexander
Erika Alexander is an American actress. She is best known for her roles as Pam Tucker on the NBC sitcom The Cosby Show, and as Maxine Shaw on the FOX sitcom Living Single. She has won numerous awards for her work on Living Single, including two NAACP Image Awards for Outstanding Actress in a...
), a sharp-tongued attorney
Lawyer
A lawyer, according to Black's Law Dictionary, is "a person learned in the law; as an attorney, counsel or solicitor; a person who is practicing law." Law is the system of rules of conduct established by the sovereign government of a society to correct wrongs, maintain the stability of political...
and Khadijah's best friend (whom she met in college at Howard University
Howard University
Howard University is a federally chartered, non-profit, private, coeducational, nonsectarian, historically black university located in Washington, D.C., United States...
) stops by frequently to share her unique insights and make sure the girls' refrigerator isn't overstocked and to keep them entertained by sharing her day and starting trouble with Kyle.
Living in the apartment above are Overton Wakefield Jones (John Henton
John Henton
John Henton is an American actor and comedian and a graduate of Shaw High School. He has a 22 year old brother , Lindsay Henton...
), a friendly handyman
Handyman
A handyman is a person skilled at a wide range of repairs, typically around the home. These tasks include trade skills, repair work, maintenance work, both interior and exterior, and are sometimes described as "odd jobs", "fix-up tasks", and include light plumbing jobs such as fixing a leaky toilet...
who holds deep affection for Synclaire; and Kyle Barker (T.C. Carson
Terrence C. Carson
Terrence C. Carson is an American singer and stage, film, and television actor. He is best known for portraying Kyle Barker on the FOX sitcom Living Single and Star Wars: The Clone Wars as the voice double for Samuel L. Jackson. He is also well known for voicing Kratos in the God of War series...
), a handsome stockbroker whose constant verbal sparring with Max does little to mask their obvious sexual attraction. The series offered T.C. Carson frequent opportunities to showcase his talents as a jazz-influenced vocalist.
Kyle and Max maintained an on-again/off-again relationship that was a constant storyline throughout all five seasons. At the end of season one, Maxine is suspended from work for giving poor advice to a client. She goes home to Khadijah and Regine to help alleviate the pain of being suspended. Khadijah was unavailable because she was dealing with a personal situation. Regine did not want to help because she wanted to know the outcome of Khadijah’s situation. Overton and Synclaire were out at a 60s function. Maxine goes upstairs to Kyle’s apartment and after a night of drinking, she and Kyle sleep together. Although they agree not to pursue a relationship, however, they did pursue a sexual relationship unknown to their friends. It was not until Kyle and Max tried to sneak away for the weekend, their friends became suspicious of their behavior. Khadijah did some detective work and located them in Kyle’s favorite hotel. Everyone, except Regine, found out that they were still having a sexual relationship. It was later revealed to Regine at Overton and Synclaire’s wedding. After Kyle left, Maxine decided to have a baby. Unknown to everyone, including Maxine, Kyle was a donor at a local sperm bank. Maxine unknowingly picks Kyle sperm specimen based on a list of qualities she would like for her child to have.
The house set for the pilot episode is the same set from the show Family Matters, although the kitchen set was changed. It was resized to about a third of the original and the laundry room was removed.
The final season
The first two episodes of the final season of Living Single saw the departure of Kyle. Before leaving, he gives Max a farewell kiss and he is last seen walking to his plane. Despite his absence, he is mentioned frequently. Also, this season also saw the introduction of a new male roommate for the ladies after Synclaire and Overton got married at the end of the fourth season and moved into their own apartment in the brownstone. Ira Lee "Tripp" Williams III, (played by Mel JacksonMel Jackson
Melton Jackson is an African-American actor, producer, spoken word artist and R&B musician.- Career :Film...
) a songwriter who was a friend of Russell's, became their new roommate, much to Regine's displeasure. Meanwhile, Roni DeSantos (played by real life MTV VJ, Idalis DeLeon
Idalis DeLeon
Idalis DeLeón is an American actress, singer, and television host.-Biography:DeLeón, who is of Puerto Rican ancestry, first began her career as a member of the girl group Seduction who scored a top ten hit "Two to Make it Right" in 1990. From 1994 to 1997, she was a MTV VJ...
), a New York-area D.J. that had a brief fling with Tripp, moved into Overton and Kyle's old apartment. Regine moved out of the house after she became engaged to a millionaire video game developer named Dexter Knight (played by Don Franklin
Don Franklin
Don Franklin is an American actor, best known for his roles in seaQuest DSV as Commander Jonathan Ford, Seven Days as Captain Craig Donovan, and as one of The Young Riders .-Partial filmography:...
), and was absent for the remainder of the final season. Synclaire joined a comedy improv troupe where she gained the attention of Tony Jonas, a Warner Bros. television exec who cast her as a nun for a new comedy series he was developing.
Max, still distraught after she turned down Kyle's offer to join him in London, began looking for purpose after defending a man who claimed to be the second coming of Jesus (played by Harold Perrineau). She relived her past lives after she, Khadijah, and Synclaire went to a spa retreat. Learning that she was a man in every lifetime except her current one, Max realized that her mission was to become a mother. The series finale revealed that the sperm donor for Max's baby was Kyle, who returned for the final episode. The two reconciled soon after.
Khadijah also left the brownstone for the final time with her boyfriend and later successful music producer, Scooter (played by Cress Williams
Cress Williams
Cress Williams is an American film and television actor, best known for playing the hitman, Wyatt in Prison Break and Detective Ed Williams in Close to Home. He is also known for his role as Inspector Antwon Babcock in the final season of Nash Bridges, and as D’Shawn Hardell in seasons 4 and 5 of...
), a friend from Khadijah and Regine's childhood in East Orange, New Jersey, whom she had a finale reunion with two episodes prior to the finale in a Christmas
Christmas
Christmas or Christmas Day is an annual holiday generally celebrated on December 25 by billions of people around the world. It is a Christian feast that commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ, liturgically closing the Advent season and initiating the season of Christmastide, which lasts twelve days...
-themed episode.
Main characters
- Queen LatifahQueen LatifahDana Elaine Owens , better known by her stage name Queen Latifah, is an American singer, rapper, and actress. Her work in music, film and television has earned her a Golden Globe award, two Screen Actors Guild Awards, two Image Awards, a Grammy Award, six additional Grammy nominations, an Emmy...
— Khadijah JamesKhadijah JamesKhadijah James is a fictional character featured on the Fox network sitcom, Living Single. She was portrayed by Queen Latifah.Originally, Khadijah was a hard-working editor and publisher of the fictional urban independent monthly Flavor, shared a brownstone apartment in Brooklyn, with her sweet but...
, editorEditor in chiefAn editor-in-chief is a publication's primary editor, having final responsibility for the operations and policies. Additionally, the editor-in-chief is held accountable for delegating tasks to staff members as well as keeping up with the time it takes them to complete their task...
and publisher of Flavor, an independent magazine devoted to the interests of the urban community. - Kim ColesKim ColesKimberley "Kim" Coles is an American actress and comedian.-Career:Coles has appeared on many television shows, including Frasier , Six Feet Under, Celebrity Mole and The Geena Davis Show...
— Synclaire James-Jones, Khadijah's good-natured cousin and roommate; receptionist at Flavor and aspiring actress. - Erika AlexanderErika AlexanderErika Alexander is an American actress. She is best known for her roles as Pam Tucker on the NBC sitcom The Cosby Show, and as Maxine Shaw on the FOX sitcom Living Single. She has won numerous awards for her work on Living Single, including two NAACP Image Awards for Outstanding Actress in a...
— Maxine "Max" Felice Shaw, strong-willed attorneyAttorney at lawAn attorney at law in the United States is a practitioner in a court of law who is legally qualified to prosecute and defend actions in such court on the retainer of clients. Alternative terms include counselor and lawyer...
and Khadijah's best friend; spends much of her time at girls' apartment. - T.C. CarsonTerrence C. CarsonTerrence C. Carson is an American singer and stage, film, and television actor. He is best known for portraying Kyle Barker on the FOX sitcom Living Single and Star Wars: The Clone Wars as the voice double for Samuel L. Jackson. He is also well known for voicing Kratos in the God of War series...
— Kyle Barker (Seasons 1–4 ; 3 episodes in Season 5), stockbroker and girls' neighbor; Max's verbal sparring partner and on-again, off-again etc. love interest. - John HentonJohn HentonJohn Henton is an American actor and comedian and a graduate of Shaw High School. He has a 22 year old brother , Lindsay Henton...
— Overton "Obie" Wakefield Jones, Kyle's roommate and the brownstone's handymanHandymanA handyman is a person skilled at a wide range of repairs, typically around the home. These tasks include trade skills, repair work, maintenance work, both interior and exterior, and are sometimes described as "odd jobs", "fix-up tasks", and include light plumbing jobs such as fixing a leaky toilet...
; Synclaire's sweetheart. - Kim FieldsKim FieldsKim Victoria Fields is an American actress and television director. She is known for her roles as Tootie Ramsey on the NBC sitcom The Facts of Life, and as Regine Hunter on the Fox sitcom Living Single...
— Regina "Régine" Hunter (Seasons 1–5 ; appears for a short time in the fifth season), Khadijah and Synclaire's gossip-loving roommate; childhood friend of Khadijah. - Mel JacksonMel JacksonMelton Jackson is an African-American actor, producer, spoken word artist and R&B musician.- Career :Film...
– Ira Lee "Tripp" Williams (Season 5), Khadijah and Regine's new roommate; aspiring songwriter.
Minor Characters
- Cress WilliamsCress WilliamsCress Williams is an American film and television actor, best known for playing the hitman, Wyatt in Prison Break and Detective Ed Williams in Close to Home. He is also known for his role as Inspector Antwon Babcock in the final season of Nash Bridges, and as D’Shawn Hardell in seasons 4 and 5 of...
– Terrence "Scooter" Williams, Khadijah's childhood friend and sometimes love interest - Richard Lyons – Michael Janson (Season 1–2), Max's "old stand-by."
- Shaun BakerShaun Baker (actor)Shaun Baker, is an American actor. He is best known for his role as Quick Williams on the syndicated television series V.I.P.Baker had a minor role in the 1990 Kid 'n Play film House Party. His first major television role was Malcolm on the ABC sitcom Where I Live, co-starring with Doug E. Doug...
– Russell Montego, Jamaican-born music editor at Flavor - Bobby HoseaBobby HoseaBobby Hosea is an American film and television actor.-External links:...
– Lawrence (Season 1–3), Kyle's rival at the brokerage - Chip FieldsChip FieldsLaverne "Chip" Fields, who is sometimes credited as Chip Hurd or Chip Fields-Hurd, is an American singer, actress, television director, consultant, and dialogue coach, who has appeared in popular films, television shows, and Broadway theatre...
– Laverne Hunter, (Season 1-4), Regine's mother - Rita Owens – Rita James (Season 1–4), Khadijah's mother
- Heavy D – Darryl (Season 2–4), Regine's friend
- Steven GilbornSteven GilbornSteven Neil Gilborn was an American television and film actor.Gilborn was born in New Rochelle, New York. He attended Swarthmore College, where he was awarded a bachelor's degree in English and earned a Ph.D...
– Jeffrey Higgins (Season 2–4), Kyle's boss - Bumper RobinsonBumper RobinsonBumper Robinson is an American actor and voice artist. Robinson got his nickname because he repeatedly bumped into things while running through his home as a young child.- Life and career :...
– Ivan Ennis (Season 3–4), college-age messenger turned Flavor copy aide; infatuated with Khadijah - J. Anthony Brown – Tibby (Season 3–4), Overton's favorite uncle
- Khalil KainKhalil KainKhaliloeron Kain is an American actor. He is best known for his roles as Raheem Porter in the 1992 film Juice, and as Darnell Wilkes on the UPN/CW sitcom, Girlfriends.-Life and career:...
– Keith (Season 3–4), Regine's artist boyfriend - Dorien WilsonDorien WilsonDorien Wilson is an American television actor.-Career:Wilson has most notably played the parts of Professor Stanley Oglevee on the UPN sitcom The Parkers and of talk-show host Eddie Charles on HBO's series Dream On. He had a recurring role as Terrence on Sister, Sister...
– Rev. Leslie Taylor (Season 3–4), pastor at the church's group - Isaiah WashingtonIsaiah WashingtonIsaiah Washington IV is an American actor. A veteran of several Spike Lee films, Washington is best known for his role as Dr. Preston Burke on the ABC medical drama Grey's Anatomy from 2005 to 2007.-Personal life:...
– Dr. Charles Roberts (Season 4), Khadijah's boyfriend. - Idalis DeLeonIdalis DeLeonIdalis DeLeón is an American actress, singer, and television host.-Biography:DeLeón, who is of Puerto Rican ancestry, first began her career as a member of the girl group Seduction who scored a top ten hit "Two to Make it Right" in 1990. From 1994 to 1997, she was a MTV VJ...
– Roni De Santos (Season 5), popular New York City deejayDeejayA deejay is a reggae or dancehall musician who sings and toasts to an instrumental riddim .Deejays are not to be confused with disc jockeys from other music genres like hip-hop, where they select and play music. Dancehall/reggae DJs who select riddims to play are called selectors...
and love interest for Tripp
Notable Guest Appearances
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- Tatyana AliTatyana AliTatyana Marisol Ali is an American actress and R&B singer, best known for her childhood role as Ashley Banks on the NBC sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air...
- Patricia BelcherPatricia BelcherPatricia Belcher is an American film and television actress, best known for her role as the strict Estelle Dabney on the Disney Channel Original sitcom, Good Luck Charlie and as attorney Caroline Julian on Bones. She also appeared in the film Jeepers Creepers as a psychic.-Biography:Belcher was...
- Darryl M. BellDarryl M. BellDarryl M. Bell is an American actor. He is perhaps best known for his role as college student Ron Johnson, Jr. on the NBC sitcom A Different World...
- Jerome BettisJerome BettisJerome Abram "The Bus" Bettis is a retired American football halfback who played for the NFL's Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams and Pittsburgh Steelers. Bettis is considered one of the best big backs ever because his footwork and power, and is currently fifth on the National Football League's all-time...
- James R. Black
- Jeff BlakeJeff BlakeJeff Bertrand Coleman Blake is a retired American football quarterback who played in the National Football League. Although he finished his career with the Chicago Bears, he was formerly a quarterback for the New York Jets, Cincinnati Bengals, New Orleans Saints, Baltimore Ravens, Arizona...
- Kenny BlankKenny BlankKenny Blank, full birth name Kenneth Michael Benbow Blank , is an American actor and prodigy musician. Later, he changed his name to Kenn Michael...
- Bobby BonillaBobby BonillaRoberto Martin Antonio "Bobby" Bonilla is a former player in Major League Baseball who played from 1986 to 2001. Known in his playing days as "Bobby Bo," Bonilla is of Puerto Rican descent.-Playing career:...
- Charnele BrownCharnele BrownCharnele Brown is an American actress, producer, and singer. She is perhaps best known for her role as college student Kimberly Reese on the NBC sitcom A Different World. In later years, she guest starred on sitcoms such as Living Single, Martin, and Girlfriends...
- J Anthony BrownJ Anthony BrownJames Anthony Brown is an American comedian, actor and radio personality. He received the Peabody Award and the NAACP Image Award.-Early life:...
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- Emmy Collins
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Ratings
| Season | Season Premiere | Season Finale | TV Season | Rank | Viewers (in millions) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | August 29, 1993 | May 15, 1994 | 1993-1994 1993-94 United States network television schedule This was the United States television schedule on all four commercial broadcast television networks for the fall season beginning in September 1993. All times are Eastern and Pacific, with certain exceptions, such as Monday Night Football.... |
#56 | 9.3 |
| 2 | September 1, 1994 | May 18, 1995 | 1994-1995 1994-95 United States network television schedule This was the broadcast television schedule on all four United States commercial television networks for the fall season beginning in September 1994. All times are Eastern and Pacific, with certain exceptions, such as Monday Night Football.... |
#84 | 8.7 |
| 3 | August 31, 1995 | May 9, 1996 | 1995-1996 1995-96 United States network television schedule This was the United States broadcast television schedule on all six commercial television networks for the Fall season beginning in September 1995. All times are Eastern and Pacific.New series highlighted in bold.... |
#111 | 6.5 |
| 4 | August 29, 1996 | May 8, 1997 | 1996-1997 1996-97 United States network television schedule This was the United States broadcast television schedule on all six commercial television networks for the fall season beginning in September 1996. All times are Eastern and Pacific.New series highlighted in bold.... |
#104 | 6.2 |
| 5 | September 11, 1997 | January 1, 1998 | 1997-1998 | #117 | 7.0 |
DVD release
Warner Home VideoWarner Home Video
Warner Home Video is the home video unit of Warner Bros. Entertainment, Inc., itself part of Time Warner. It was founded in 1978 as WCI Home Video . The company launched in the United States with twenty films on VHS and Betamax videocassettes in late 1979...
released the complete first season of Living Single on DVD in Region 1 on February 14, 2006. It is unknown if the remaining 4 seasons will be released at some point because sales of First Season DVD were poor.
Crossovers
Half & HalfHalf & Half
Half & Half is an American sitcom that aired on UPN from September 23, 2002, to May 15, 2006. The show focuses on the lives of two paternal half-sisters in their twenties who were estranged throughout their childhood, and are finally developing a close relationship...
: Erika Alexander
Erika Alexander
Erika Alexander is an American actress. She is best known for her roles as Pam Tucker on the NBC sitcom The Cosby Show, and as Maxine Shaw on the FOX sitcom Living Single. She has won numerous awards for her work on Living Single, including two NAACP Image Awards for Outstanding Actress in a...
and T.C. Carson
Terrence C. Carson
Terrence C. Carson is an American singer and stage, film, and television actor. He is best known for portraying Kyle Barker on the FOX sitcom Living Single and Star Wars: The Clone Wars as the voice double for Samuel L. Jackson. He is also well known for voicing Kratos in the God of War series...
reprised their roles of Maxine Shaw and Kyle Barker on the UPN sitcom, Half & Half
Half & Half
Half & Half is an American sitcom that aired on UPN from September 23, 2002, to May 15, 2006. The show focuses on the lives of two paternal half-sisters in their twenties who were estranged throughout their childhood, and are finally developing a close relationship...
(a series produced by Living Single creator Yvette Lee Bowser). In the episode ("The Big Performance Anxiety Episode", 3rd Season), ambitious law student Dee Dee learns that her mother's co-star in a play is engaged to Maxine, Dee Dee's idol. However, her mother gets Maxine's beau, Kyle, fired because she fears he will take attention away from her. The episode also revealed that Maxine and Kyle remained a couple and were the proud parents of their seven-year-old daughter.
The Crew
The Crew (TV series)
The Crew is an American television sitcom that aired from August 31, 1995 to June 30, 1996 on the FOX Network.-Synopsis:The show followed the lives of a group of flight attendants working for the fictitious Regency Airlines. Jess Jameson and Maggie Reynolds are roommates and work together and...
: In one episode "The Mating Season" of the short-lived FOX sitcom The Crew, Regine becomes a passenger on a flight and argues with a sassy stewardess in hopes of upgrading to first class. On another episode, "The Worst Noel", Synclaire also becomes a passenger. The episode served as a bridge for The Crew and its lead-in show, Living Single.
Syndication
Living Single started rerunning in syndication on September 22, 1997. Reruns of the series currently run daily on TV One and Oxygen (TV channel)Oxygen (TV channel)
Oxygen is an American cable television specialty channel with television programming marketed towards women, with a format similar to Lifetime.- History :...
.
Reunion special
An hour-long retrospective special, Living Single: The Reunion Special, aired on TV OneTV One (Radio One)
TV One is an American television channel based in Silver Spring, Maryland and primarily owned by Radio One and Comcast Corporation. It targets African American adults with a broad range of programming...
on September 22, 2008. Coles, Henton, Fields, Carson and Alexander reunited to share fond memories with the fans. Unfortunately, Queen Latifah was unavailable to participate.
The special featured clips and revealing secrets of the cast from the show's successful five-year run.
Comparison to Friends
Living Single has been called the "Black Friends" for the similarities they share (ie a groups of 6 New Yorkers who live in the same apartment building share life laughs and sometimes even love) but it should be noted that Friends started one season after Living Single had already begun and they shared a studio.Awards and nominations
| Year | Awards | Performer | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Image Awards | Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series: Erika Alexander Erika Alexander Erika Alexander is an American actress. She is best known for her roles as Pam Tucker on the NBC sitcom The Cosby Show, and as Maxine Shaw on the FOX sitcom Living Single. She has won numerous awards for her work on Living Single, including two NAACP Image Awards for Outstanding Actress in a... |
Winner |
| Outstanding Comedy Series | |||
| Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series: Queen Latifah Queen Latifah Dana Elaine Owens , better known by her stage name Queen Latifah, is an American singer, rapper, and actress. Her work in music, film and television has earned her a Golden Globe award, two Screen Actors Guild Awards, two Image Awards, a Grammy Award, six additional Grammy nominations, an Emmy... |
Nominated | ||
| Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series: Kim Coles Kim Coles Kimberley "Kim" Coles is an American actress and comedian.-Career:Coles has appeared on many television shows, including Frasier , Six Feet Under, Celebrity Mole and The Geena Davis Show... |
Nominated | ||
| Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: T.C. Carson Terrence C. Carson Terrence C. Carson is an American singer and stage, film, and television actor. He is best known for portraying Kyle Barker on the FOX sitcom Living Single and Star Wars: The Clone Wars as the voice double for Samuel L. Jackson. He is also well known for voicing Kratos in the God of War series... |
Nominated | ||
| Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: John Henton John Henton John Henton is an American actor and comedian and a graduate of Shaw High School. He has a 22 year old brother , Lindsay Henton... |
Nominated |
External links
- Living Single at TV.comTV.comTV.com is a website owned by CBS Interactive. The site covers television and focuses on English-language shows made or broadcast in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland and Japan...