Thomas died on October 12, 2016, leaving a strong legacy of a passionate actor. Is Overton from Living Single still alive? After touring for a year and winning the 1991 Johnny Walker National Comedy Search, Henton was discovered by the former comedy executive Jim McCawley ofThe Tonight Show, Starring Johnny Carson. Carson then talked about some of the issues the cast brought up, which included how they were treated, as well as problems with the script. Friends managed ten seasons with every one of the six members taking home $1 million per episode. He continued to make television appearances throughout the 1980s and 1990s, starring in classic sitcoms such as The Red Foxx Show, 227, and The Fresh Prince of Bel Air. It was an immediate and "unexpected" hit, according to Entertainment Weekly in 1994. Diem Brown died November 14 at age 34; Ryan Knight, 29, died November 27. Warner Archive Announces 'The Complete 2nd Season' 3-disc MOD set will finally be available in mid-Septembers, Living Single - Warner Archive Announces DVDs for 'The Complete 3rd Season' MOD release is available online during the second half of November. Carson played Kyle Barker on the series, and his final episode was in 1997, before the show ended one year later. The series, which was created by Yvette Lee Bowser, received a generally positive response, thus John, who played Overton 'Obie' Wakefield Jones, gained . Living Single: What The Cast Of The Hit Sitcom Is Doing Today Queen Latifah and Mel Jackson were unavailable to participate. [18] Show creator Yvette Lee Bowser was disappointed that Warner Bros. did not promote Living Single nearly as much as it did Friends but usually networks promote shows, not studios. Created by Yvette Lee Bowser (producer of A Different World and Hangin' with Mr. Cooper), Living Single is a sexy, funny, and inspirational . 9 Credits. Along with trying to make Flavor a success, Khadijah also looked for Mr. He is a spouse to Dendrie Taylor. See production, box office & company info, Park Boulevard, Columbia/Warner Bros. Ranch - 411 North Hollywood Way, Burbank, California, USA. Synclaire James in 1993: receptionist at Flavor magazine; Overton's girlfriend-turned-wife; always woo-woo-wooing someone in need. And so when I come to you with a problem, its because of that, not because of ego. Henton graduated from Shaw High School. [8] In March 1993, Fox announced that Queen Latifah and Coles would star in a comedy sitcom called My Girls, about roommates in New York City. The show centers on the lives of six New York City friends who share personal and professional experiences while living in a Brooklyn brownstone. They all know someone like one of the characters. "Living Single" Dear John (TV Episode 1996) - IMDb On leaving the show, Carson became an accomplished voice-over artist, dedicating much time to Mace Windu. 6 Who was actor who played Overton Wakefield Jones in Living Single? Kyle and Max ended up pursuing a sexual relationship, but when he decided to take a job in London and invited Max to join him, she turned him down. Russell 17 Episodes 1998. Follows the lives of several single male and female roommates and friends in 1990s Brooklyn, New York.Follows the lives of several single male and female roommates and friends in 1990s Brooklyn, New York.Follows the lives of several single male and female roommates and friends in 1990s Brooklyn, New York.