King of the Hill: One of my favorite shows.
Written: Sep 27 '04 (Updated Sep 27 '04)
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Pros: Hilarious, Clever, Great characters, Cable not necessary for viewing this show.
Cons: Redneck humor may be offensive to some, addictive
The Bottom Line: If you want a funny show that is clever and not overly emotional, watch King of the Hill.
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| boatguy10's Full Review: King of the Hill |
King of the Hill is one of the few reasons why I watch TV. Created by Mike Judge, known for the infamous Beavis and Butt-Head, King of the Hill is an awesome show. It's on par with other animated sitcoms such as The Simpsons and Family Guy and a whole lot better than most of the crap on TV.
King of the Hill is set in the town of Arlen, Texas. Although Arlen is not a real town, its location can be roughly pinpointed to the Texas Hill Country. For those unfamiliar with Texas, Texas Hill Country is between Austin and San Antonio. Arlen is a redneck town filled with the kind of people Jeff Foxworthy and Larry the Cable Guy make fun of on Blue Collar TV. (Also one of my favorites)
Hank Hill and his family are the central characters of the show. Hank is a salesman of "propane and propane accessories" and is a hardworking, straight-edged Texan. His wife Peggy is a knowledgeable but naive substitute teacher. Bobby is Hank and Peggy's son. He is a chubby twelve year old often described by his parents as a "late-bloomer."
Although the Hills may seem like an ordinary Texan family by this description, the other characters are far from ordinary. Hank's three best friends are his neighbors Dale Gribble, Bill Dautrieve (not sure of spelling), and a fellow known simply as "Boomhauer." Dale is an odd man who is suspicious of everything and spends his whole day coming up with schemes designed to foil so-called conspiracies. Dale's schemes are clever, but he is oblivious to the one REAL conspiracy in his life: his wife Nancy is having an ongoing affair with John Redcorn, her massage therapist. Bill is a depressed man who works as a military barber. He and his wife divorced years ago and he spends a good deal of the day complaining how his life sucks. Boomhauer is a man who is neither married nor appears to have any intention of doing anything with his life. He speaks too quickly to be understood and acts like he is still in high school. To sum it up, Hank's best friends are a complete contrast to his straight-edged, all-American personality.
Other characters add to this colorful cast. There's Kahn and Ming, the Hills' disagreeable oriental neighbors. Then there's Connie, Kahn and Ming's overachieving daughter and Bobby's on and off girlfriend. Perhaps best of all is Cotton, Hank's father. Cotton fought in Vietnam and is probably the funniest, most disagreeable geezer on TV. I could go on about characters, but you have to watch the show to get the picture.
The interplay between these characters is what makes King of the Hill funny. The plots of each episode deal with such things as everyday Bureaucracy, defending the American Dream, clashes between old and new generational ideas, misjudging seemingly innocent individuals, and unfair treatment from powerful organizations. One thing I love about each plot besides the jokes is how the show pokes fun at different generations' views on the issues presented within the program.
King of the Hill can be seen on Fox. (Consult tvguide.com or the TV Guide Channel for local listings) I definitely feel that this is a great show and perhaps one of the funniest shows on TV. But you have to watch it yourself in order to truly appreciate the show.
Recommended:
Yes
Type of Program: Cartoon or Animated
Program Quality: Thought-provoking, original material
Best Suited For: Other
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