Living Single

About Living Single

"Living Single" is a television sitcom that premiered on FOX from August 1993 to January 1998. Set in Brooklyn, New York, it follows six friends throughout their daily hustle to secure success, happiness, and wealth, all while dealing with the intricate web of dating in the Big Apple. The show was created by an African-American woman, Yvette Lee Bowser, and predominantly cast with African-American actors.

Making / Production

Yvette Lee Bowser developed "Living Single." Despite its undeniable popularity, the show was abruptly cancelled after its fifth season. The sitcom became one of the most popular African American sitcoms of the 90s. The aesthetic and setting of the show were inspired by the typical urban environment of Brooklyn, New York.

Actors

• Queen Latifah as Khadijah James: Queen Latifah plays a hardworking magazine publisher who often acts as the voice of reason among her friends.
• Kim Coles as Synclaire James-Jones: Playing the role of Khadijah's naïve, yet light-hearted cousin, Kim Coles brings an undeniable humor and charm to the series.
• Erika Alexander as Maxine Shaw: Erika Alexander personifies the role of the strong, independent and successful lawyer who is also Khadijah's roommate and friend.
• Kim Fields as Regina 'Regine' Hunter: Kim Fields role as the fashionable and materialistic Regine, who is always in search of a wealthy man, adds significant flair to the series.
• T.C. Carson as Kyle Barker: Portraying a stockbroker, T.C Carson's character, Kyle is known for being smooth, intellectual and somewhat traditional.
• John Henton as Overton Wakefield Jones: John Henton plays the part of the lovable and honest handyman, also possessing an infatuation for Synclaire.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The show was originally going to be titled "My Girls."
• Queen Latifah's character, Khadijah James, runs a fictional flavor magazine.
• The theme song is sung by Queen Latifah.

Awards

"Living Single" has won several awards, including an NAACP Image Award for 'Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series' awarded to Queen Latifah, and the 'Outstanding Comedy Series' in 1998.

Quotes

• "We are living single, in a 90s kind of world, I'm glad I got my girls."
• "I have got flavor. Craig Mack flavor." - Khadijah
• "Just because we're women doesn't mean we have to settle for the crumbs. We deserve the bagel, the cream cheese and the lox." - Maxine

Music, Soundtrack

• The theme song of "Living Single" was written by Kurt Farquhar and performed by Queen Latifah.
• Other soundtracks featured in the show include "Funky Divas" by En Vogue and "The Max" by Prince.
• The music is heavily influenced by Hip-Hop, R&B, and jazz genres typical to the urban New York setting of the 90s.