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| Living Single - The Complete First Season | 
 enlarge | Directors: Kim Fields, Erica Alexander, Ellen Gittelsohn, J.d. Lobue, Terri Mccoy
Actors: Queen Latifah, Kim Coles, Kim Fields
Studio: Warner Home Video
Category: DVD
List Price: $27.98
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Avg. Customer Rating:  77 reviews
Sales Rank: 8528
Format: Box Set, Closed-captioned, Color, Dvd-video, Subtitled, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), French (Subtitled)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Number Of Items: 4
Running Time: 567
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.5 x 0.6
MPN: 73326
ISBN: 1419816853
UPC: 012569733268
EAN: 9781419816857
ASIN: B000BYA4I8
Theatrical Release Date: August 22, 1993
Release Date: February 14, 2006
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Condition: Brand new, never opened in stock and ships today!
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When it appeared on the Fox TV network in 1993, Living Single was one of the first sitcoms to portray the everyday doings of a group of African America friends living ordinary American lives. It also pretty much launched the acting career of rap artist Queen Latifah (who performed its theme song) before she moved onto a thriving profession as a movie star. The format was nothing new, but it quickly became a hit and ran for five successful seasons. The setting was the office of urban-lifestyle Flavor magazine, where Khadijah James (Latifah) was editor, and the New York apartment Khadijah shared with roommates Synclaire (Kim Coles) and Regine (Kim Fields). There were frequent drop-ins by Khadijah's friend Maxine (Erika Alexander) and the duo of bickering best-friends from the apartment upstairs Kyle (Terrence T.C. Carson) and Overton (John Henton). From that formulaic setup came the good-natured storylines that allowed for plenty of Friends-like repartee (although Friends didn't premiere until the next year). It was also a little Seineld-like (which was just hitting stride in 1993), except that Living Single did not adhere to Seinfeld's "no hugging, no learning" policy. In episodes with titles like "Crappy Birthday," "Whose Date Is It Anyway," "Fatal Distraction," and "A Tale of Two Tattles," Khadijah and company engaged in familiar sitcom ensemble wise-cracking, back-stabbing, name-calling, and grudge-holding that elicited plenty of "WOOOOO!" responses from the studio audience, but everyone always went back to being supportive pals for the denouements. The series made it clear that Latifah was a charismatic and charmingly telegenic personality who had no problem sharing screen time with her co-stars. The bickering is most fun in episodes heavy on scenes between the gossip queen Regine and the upscale, quick-witted lawyer Maxine. The Ralph Kramden/Ed Norton dynamic between Overton and Kyle also makes for lively sitcom chemistry. There's no episode commentary on this first season, 27-episode four-disc set. The only extra is a 13-minute documentary, "How Ya Livin'? Season one of Living Single," which features new interviews with series creator Yvette Lee Bowser and some of the cast members (but not Queen Latifah). --Ted Fry
Product Description
Best friends and "sista-girls" this group of seemingly mismatched women have found the recipe for twenty-something happiness. Enjoy all 27 Season One episodes (plus terrific Bonus Featurette) of the comedy series about four fly women living large and living single. From " round the way" to "Rodeo Drive" Regine (Kim Fields) has a new look (and a new man!) for every occasion. Hard-nosed attorney Maxine Shaw (Erika Alexander) has an appetite for winning both in and out of the courtroom. Sweet cousin Synclaire (Kim Coles) legendary for both her charm...and her naivete. And rounding out the crew is Khadijah James (Queen Latifah) a burgeoning entrepreneur who holds Flavor Magazine and the household together. Smart sassy and single --- now that's Living.Running Time: 567 min.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: TELEVISION/SERIES & SEQUELS UPC: 012569733268 Manufacturer No: 73326
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One of my favorite sit-coms of all time November 21, 2008
"Living single" was a young,black,sort-of hip/hop,classy answer to "Golden Girls" (which was also a fave of mine). "Living single" had humor,zest,wit,and an urban sophistication vibe that you cant't help but to surround yourself with the characters. I just hope that they will release the other seasons ASAP. On certain cable stations, they are interrupted by commercials and sometimes even edited. No disrespect to the show "Martin", but they are putting those seasons on DVD very rapidly. I feel that it's because "Living single" had the crazy humor, but was also very Chic and made you think about serious things in everyday life; while martin was sort of bufoon-ish; sort of like 90's version of steppin fetchit or amos n' andy with a high-top fade. But anyway I recommend living single. Because in a 90's kind of world, you'll be glad you bought this DVD (in 2008). I also like the jazzy vibe of the theme song!!
Living Single - TV Series November 15, 2008
I would like to know when the rest of the series will be released? All the other television shows during that time have been out for years. What's up?
This Is On The Show Itself September 25, 2008
While I don't know the show by season, I HAVE seen this series and let me say this set will be worth your cash! In my opinion, Queen Latifiah, Kim Coles, Erika Alexander, Kim Fields, John Henton and T.C. Carson created a show that is pretty timeless. If was "Friends" before FRIENDS but better in my view! It not only made you laugh but it made you think about things deeper than that.
The only tragedy here is that it doesn't get the press that other black shows like Martin or The Cosby Show gets. Otherwise, there would be more than just this one season out. I hope one day they release all the seasons because otherwise you have to watch TVOne just to see the other episodes since they are starting to show on there.
Back to this set, prepare to laugh and think all in one entertaining package!
Living Single and Loving It June 24, 2008
I miss those days back in the 90's, hanging with my girls/guys and having a good ole time. Living Single reminds me of those times. I just watched the DVD this weekend for the umpteenth time. My daughter(almost 18) loved it.
I have been waiting for the next season. I am wondering why the hold up. I need my Living Single. I am starting to enjoy more of the old shows and not these new TV shows.
LOVE THIS SHOW!!!! May 25, 2008
I was thrilled when they finally released this on DVD. I preordered my copy, and a copy for my mother. We've watched the show from day one, and even taped episodes to watch later, so you can imagine how happy we were to finally see it on DVD. This is one show i'll never tire of watching (this and martin), it's full of laughs, and even has some "reality" related issues. Its' a great show to watch, now it's been what 2 years since the release of season 1, where the heck is season 2?? By now season 3 should out too, heck marting got all his out, in less than 2 yrs. Living Single season 2, must hurry. We fans are waiting.......
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