Living Single

Often credited as being the original “Friends”, Living Single premiered

on the Fox television network in 1993. The insanely funny sit-com is

guaranteed to keep you in stitches. Each cast member has their own unique

style, but when combined create a dynamic combination of explosive humor.

Living Single is all about the ups-and-downs of four single African American

women, and two men. The old saying that, “laughter is the best medicine”, is

indeed true. The setting is a brownstone apartment building, occupied by

three women Kadijah, Sinclair, and Ragine. Kadijah James, played by

Queen Latifah is a hard working entrepreneur that owns “Flavor Magazine”.

Kadijah is constantly searching for romance, but deep down will always love

her ex-boyfriend Scooter. Scooter lives in California. Sinclair James, played

by Kim Coles, is Kadijah’s slightly naive cousin. Sinclair is a secretary

employed by Flavor Magazine, and is also an inspiring actress. Sinclair is

very passionate about her troll dolls, and there are many of them on her desk

at work. Regine Hunter (Kim Fields Freeman) another roommate, is

extremely fashion conscious. She can frequently be seen wearing different

wigs, and faux jewelry. Regine is a costume designer, whose main purpose in

life is to marry a wealthy man and live a life of leisure, but somehow always

ends up with Mr. Wrong. Maxine Shaw (Erika Alexander) is an attorney that

lives across the street, she is constantly at the brownstone apartment building

aggravating Regine, and her occasional lover Kyle. Kyle Barker (T.C.

Carter) a stockbroker, is Kadijah’s upstairs neighbor. Kyle has a love/hate

relationship with Maxine. Their insults, aimed at each other, are a regular

part of the show. Overton Waikfield Jones (John Henton) works as a resident

handyman in the apartment building, and is Kyle’s roommate. Overton’s

trade mark is his trusty tool belt. Overton and Sinclair are in love they make

the perfect couple, because of their similar personalities. Living Single ended

its run on television with Maxine getting artificially inseminated by an

unknown donor, that turned out to be Kyle- Overton and Sinclair were

married- Regine finally landed herself a rich husband and Kadijah moved to

California to be near her boyfriend Scooter. Living Single should be

commended for its marvelous portrayal of dating in the 90’s.

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