ReLiving Single · Hartbeat

The Pre-Show: Back to the Beginning

May 7, 2025·55 min·5 clips
Kim Coles describes how a scene from Jungle Fever inspired Warner Brothers to create a show about Black women's friendships.
Erika Alexander and Kim Coles launch their rewatch podcast by sharing the origin story of Living Single, from initial meetings with executives to casting challenges and behind-the-scenes dynamics. They discuss personal journeys, industry issues like colorism, and the impact of network strategies on the show's success.

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A backstage origin story that turns familiar questions into the show's own history.

This episode feels less like a formal recap and more like a backstage origin story, with Erica Alexander and Kim Coles turning familiar Living Single questions into a look at how the show got started.

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Why you'd press play

When you want the origin story before the reboot questions.

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