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Parallel Lives - based on The Kathy and Mo Show.

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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.

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!

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.

Have not read the book, but plan to. I saw Kathy and Mo in 1989 in NYC, off-off broadway. Never have laughed so hard in my life! I was with a group of women (6 of us) and we made such a ruckus laughing that the usher brought us a note at intermission to meet Kathy and Mo after the show. They gave us signed shirts, etc, and were as funny back stage as in the production. I have a bootleg version of the HBO special and hold "Kathy & Mo" parties every couple of years for my friends who need a boost. The tape is getting old and grainy and would truly love a new one! Anyone who finds it should post a message on this site! Love them, love them, love them and "babe, you look vury, vury, pretty tonight!"

Please let there be a video of the HBO presentation of the Kathy and Mo Show! I have searched endlessly for this!!!!!!!!!!!

To the person who said there was too much adult humor to use for high school speech cuttings, I disagree. My coach had my partner and me do a cutting from Anette and Gina and it worked a lot better for us than our first cutting did-but it was humorous and not dramatic. There were a few things we cut out, but overall, i think a lot of the book could be used! Makes me laugh every time I read it.

The item that I ordered came in perfect condition. I've really enjoyed reading it, too.

love the play Parallel Lives which was based on The Kathy and Mo Show. Excellent two women show for little theatres

I love Parallel Lives! This is one of my favorites. However, the playwrites wanted to make some changes in this new edition. And the changes are not for the better. They lose comic timing, they make it of a certain time period (because they were trying to modernize), and take away some of the terrific moments. Otherwise the rest of the script is right on. A must for women comedians!

I saw so many inquiries here about a video version of the show, and in my research for a story about a local production of the play found out it is coming on DVD on Sept. 6. Thought some might be eager to know.