{
  "id": 10071278,
  "title": "S.W.A.T. Exiles Star Shemar Moore's First Comedic Role Was On A Hit '90s Sitcom",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/s-w-a-t-exiles-star-shemar-moores-first-comedic-role-was-on-a-hit-90s",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-26T21:52:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TVLine",
    "slug": "tvline",
    "url": "https://www.tvline.com/2265546/swat-exiles-shemar-moore-first-comedy-90s-sitcom-living-single/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Shemar Moore, renowned for his role in the Starz series S.W.A.T. Exiles, initially ventured into comedy with a guest appearance on the 1990s sitcom Living Single. In the Season 2 episode titled \"The Last Temptation,\" Moore portrayed Jon Marc, who unexpectedly entered Synclaire's apartment, played by Kim Coles. Maxine, played by Erika Alexander, humorously pretended to be Synclaire, leading to an amusing moment where Jon Marc kissed Synclaire during their study session. While Synclaire initially participated in the kiss, she quickly realized she had a boyfriend and scrambled to retrieve Jon Marc's belongings and push him out the door. Moore's appearance on Living Single marked not only his first foray into comedy but also his first onscreen kissing scene. Co-star Kim Coles revealed that he was a soap opera veteran before his role on Living Single, making him her first onscreen kiss. Despite airing over three decades ago, the episode remains a fan favorite, boasting an impressive 8.1/10 rating on IMDb, with viewers praising its humor and memorable moments.",
  "summary": "Some actors shy away from comedy, but S.W.A.T. Exiles' Shemar Moore cut his teeth on it early in his career with a guest spot on this sitcom in 1995.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}