For Your Love (TV series)

*For Your Love*
For Your Love
Created by	Yvette Lee Bowser
Starring	Holly Robinson Peete; James Lesure; Tamala Jones; Edafe Blackmon; Dedee Pfeiffer; D. W. Moffett
Opening theme	Performed by:; Chaka Khan &; Michael McDonald
Country of origin	United States
Original language	English
No. of seasons	5
No. of episodes	87
Production
Running time	22 minutes
Production companies	SisterLee Productions; Warner Bros. Television
Original release
Network	NBC (1998); The WB (1998–2002)
Release	March 17, 1998 –; August 11, 2002

For Your Love is an American sitcom that premiered on March 17, 1998 on NBC. It was canceled after six episodes, but was picked up by The WB Network. It ran there for four years before its 2002 cancellation.

Synopsis

For Your Love focused on three couples who try to counsel each other on how to deal with the opposite sex. At the start of the series, Sheri & Dean were the relationship "veterans", having been together for 15 years, married for the last four. Malena (Sheri's best friend) & Mel were newlyweds, moving next door to Sheri & Dean in the pilot. Bobbi & Reggie (Mel's younger brother) were dating, two "commitment-phobes" who were more devoted to each other than either would readily admit.

Early in their relationship, Bobbi and Reggie adopted a mutt together. Bobbi chose to name him "Chi-Chi". Reggie insisted that the name was too feminine for a male dog, and instead called him "Thor". They were both too stubborn to give in, and consequently the dog was referred to by both names throughout the series (Others called the dog "Chi-Chi/Thor" or "Thor/Chi-Chi").

The series starred Holly Robinson Peete and James Lesure. It ran for four-and-a-half seasons, and the last episode aired on August 11, 2002.

In July 2006, TV One began airing the series in syndicated reruns.

The theme song was performed by Chaka Khan and Michael McDonald.

Cast

Holly Robinson Peete as Malena Ellis
James Lesure as Mel Ellis
Tamala Jones as Barbara Jean 'Bobbi' Seawright Ellis
Edafe Blackmon (also credited as Edafe Okurume) as Reggie Ellis (1998–2002)
Dedee Pfeiffer as Sheri Winston
D. W. Moffett as Dean Winston

Supporting cast:

Brenda Isaacs Booth as Woman (1998)
Nikki Braendlin as Cashier
Natalie Desselle as Eunetta (1998–2002)
Jessica Kiper as Amber (1999–2002)
Stuart Pankin as Mr. Gerard (1998–2000)
Eugene Byrd as Omar Ellis (2002)

Regular guests:

Constance Marie as Samantha
MC Lyte as Lana
David Ramsey as Brian
Kelly Perine as Paul

Awards and nominations

Year	Result	Award	Category	Recipient
1999	Nominated	NAACP Image Award	Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series	Holly Robinson Peete
2000	Nominated		Outstanding Comedy Series	-
2000	Nominated		Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series	Holly Robinson Peete
2001	Nominated		Outstanding Comedy Series	-
2001	Nominated		Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series	Holly Robinson Peete
2002	Nominated		Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series	Holly Robinson Peete

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