"The Kids in the Hall" (1988) TV series 1988-1994

Directors:

John Fortenberry
Kevin McDonald

Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5

Release Date:

16 October 1988 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy

Plot:

The TV series of the Canadian sketch comedy troupe that, more often than not, puts bizarre, unique, and insane twists in their skits.

Plot Keywords:

Sketch Comedy | Bar | Secretary | Gay | Cross Dressing

Awards:

Nominated for 3 Primetime Emmys. Another 9 wins & 11 nominations

Cast

Dave Foley	...	Various Characters / ... (103 episodes, 1988-1995)
Bruce McCulloch	...	Various Characters / ... (103 episodes, 1988-1995)
Kevin McDonald	...	Various Characters / ... (103 episodes, 1988-1995)
Mark McKinney	...	Various Characters / ... (103 episodes, 1988-1995)
Scott Thompson	...	Various Characters / ... (103 episodes, 1988-1995)

Runtime:

USA:25 min (1989-1992) | USA:60 min (1992-1994) | USA:60 min (pilot)

Country:

Canada

Language:

English

Color:

Black and White | Color

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Certification:

Argentina:13

Filming Locations:

CBC Studios, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Company:

Broadway Video International

Trivia:

Several of the cast's family members and friends have done guest spots or cameos on the show. Kevin McDonald’s ex-wife was in one sketch, playing his girlfriend. Scott Thompson old boyfriend appeared in the background of several first-season sketches. Mark McKinney's brother cameoed as a man reading a paper in one sketch. And Kevin's mom appeared as herself in the sketch "Sketch With Just A Middle."

Quotes:

Buddy Cole: People make fun of me because I lisp. Really! Such a fuss over a few extra S's!

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "Mystery Science Theater 3000: Zombie Nightmare (#7.4)" (1994)

Soundtrack:

Having An Average Weekend

Best Show Ever!

Hands-down, The Kids In The Hall is the funniest show ever! Not only are the guys adorable to look at, but the sketches are so brilliantly written by the guys themselves! The guys even accurately portray women on the show to properly act out each sketch! This show leaves your cheeks hurting and with six-pack abs from all the deep belly laughs! But wait, there's more! The guys are all best friends so the chemistry is naturally there and everything else just fits together perfectly! It's hard to find people who aren't fans of the show...no matter what age they are! Everyone one loves Kids In The Hall! GO KIDS IN THE HALL!! :)