Living Single

About Living Single

'Living Single' is an American television sitcom that aired from August 22, 1993, to January 1, 1998. The show centered around the lives of six friends who share personal and professional experiences while living in a Brooklyn brownstone.

Making/Production

'Living Single' was produced by Yvette Lee Bowser's company, SisterLee Productions. The show was distributed by Warner Bros. Television Distribution. The series was one of the most popular sitcoms of the '90s and was noted for its diverse, strong female cast and realistic portrayal of African American life.

Actors

• Queen Latifah as Khadijah James: She played the role of a confident and hardworking owner of a magazine.
• Kim Coles as Synclaire James: Synclaire acted as Khadijah's sweet and quirky cousin and secretary.
• Erika Alexander as Maxine Shaw: An attorney with a sharp tongue, Maxine was Khadijah's childhood friend.
• Kim Fields as Regine Hunter: Regine was the flirty and fashionable roommate, often the comic relief.
• Terrence 'T.C.' Carson as Kyle Barker: Kyle was the sophisticated, debonair stockbrocker.
• John Henton as Overton Wakefield Jones: Overton played the lovable and funny handyman of the group.

Trivia/Interesting Facts

• The show was originally going to be titled 'My Girls', before it was finally christened 'Living Single'.
• 'Living Single' was known for its stellar guest stars from the world of music, sports, and cinema.
• The show inspired future "friends living together in the city" sitcoms, including 'Friends'.

Awards

'Living Single' earned several awards and nominations during its run. Queen Latifah received a 1993 NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series, and the series itself was nominated for various categories at the BET Comedy Awards and the Primetime Emmy Awards.

Quotes

• "There's no piece of mail the world can throw at you that you can't handle." - Khadijah
• "He's just got a bad case of tunnel vision - someday he'll see the light." - Maxine
• "I may not be a love doctor, but I can sure spot a symptom." - Overton

Music/Soundtrack

• The theme song for 'Living Single' was performed by Queen Latifah.
• The soundtrack of the series included various pieces of jazz, soul, and hip hop music, reflecting the diverse musical taste of the '90s.