Parallel Lives - based on The Kathy and Mo Show. [Paperback]

Mo Gaffney and Kathy Najimy (Author), Mo Gaffney (Author), Kathy Najimy (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 72 pages
• Publisher: Dramatists Play Service, Inc. (January 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0822213087
• ISBN-13: 978-0822213086
• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 5.2 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #61,212 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #4 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Entertainment > Humor > Comedy

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Kathy and Mo - a dynamic duo!, January 10, 2002

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Kristen A. Criado (Franklin, PA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Parallel Lives - based on The Kathy and Mo Show. (Paperback)

I first saw Kathy and Mo perform "Parallel Lives" on a TV special. Of course it was slightly edited but it was still brilliant nontheless. I kept trying to tell my friends about this show but something always managed to get lost in the translation. Finally, I found this script and I immdiately snatched it up. This is an amazing two-woman show concerning relationships, women, and life. This is a great piece and you should also try to catch it on video. There aren't enough strong female writers/performers out there, but these are definitely two of the best.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars You will laugh out loud, March 16, 2003

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Jimmie Manning "Pop Culture Freak" (Lawrence, KS United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Parallel Lives - based on The Kathy and Mo Show. (Paperback)

This play, while taking the time to celebrate the joys of feminism, never takes itself too seriously. It points out that, yes, even feminists have their quirks and flaws. But to classify it only as a feminist work is limiting -- yet that's what many try to do.

This book is a collection of hilarious skits that make fun of life while celebrating it at the same time. The stand-outs: Syvvie and Maddie, a section about two older Jewish women who decide to fill their extra time by taking some "women's studies" classes at the local University -- only they believe women's studies to be things such as how to sew or making a delicious casserole; Kris and Jeff, a date between an insecure frat boy and a ditzy blonde; and Period Piece, a selection that -- well, you'll just have to read it for yourself.

Even if you're not a feminist, this play will still make you laugh. I cannot give it a high enough recommendation. If you liked Saturday Night Live in the good old days, then you'll love this play!

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Parallel Lives - based on The Kathy and Mo Show., June 14, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Parallel Lives - based on The Kathy and Mo Show. (Paperback)

Where is the DVD or Video of the original production "The Further Adventures of Kathy and Mo" that was taped by HBO in the 1980's? PLEASE.... can't they be offered for sale??? What we all need right now is more laughs and this would be 2 hours laughing so hard that tears would be rolling down your cheeks and your sides aching from non-stop laughing.... I know this would be a great item for sale now, because Kathy Najimy and Mo Gaffney have created a second production called "Afterbirth: Kathy and Mo's Greatest Hits" at the 2econd Stage Theatre in New York City, from June 11 to July 11, 2004.