King of the Hill (1997–2010)

Show about a rigid redneckish propane salesman with a good heart and wacky friends and family.

Creators:

Greg Daniels, Mike Judge

Stars:

Mike Judge, Kathy Najimy, Pamela Adlon

Won 2 Primetime Emmys. Another 7 wins & 41 nominations.

Cast

Complete series cast summary:
Mike Judge	...	Hank Hill (258 episodes, 1997-2010)
Kathy Najimy	...	Peggy Hill (258 episodes, 1997-2010)
Pamela Adlon	...	Bobby Hill (258 episodes, 1997-2010)
Johnny Hardwick	...	Dale Gribble (257 episodes, 1997-2010)
Stephen Root	...	Bill Dauterive (249 episodes, 1997-2010)
Brittany Murphy	...	Luanne Platter (231 episodes, 1997-2009)
Toby Huss	...	Kahn Souphanousinphone, Sr. (149 episodes, 1997-2010)
David Herman	...	Buckley (145 episodes, 1997-2010)
Ashley Gardner	...	Nancy Hicks Gribble (124 episodes, 1997-2010)

Storyline

Hank Hill is an old fashioned, hardworking, beer drinking man who is trying to live in a modern Texas world. His wife is opinionated, his son is a disappointment, his friends are losers, and his Father is oppressive. But through it all, Hank keeps a level head, a strong sense of morality, and by doing so keeps himself "King of the Hill."

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Plot Keywords:

texas | propane | beer | pride | double talk | 

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Genres:

Animation | Comedy | Drama

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Certificate:

TV-14

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

12 January 1997 (USA)

Also Known As:

Bobby kontra wapniaki

Company Credits

Production Co:

Deedle-Dee Productions, Judgmental Films, 3 Art Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Following the season 2 cliffhanger ending, rumors begin spreading through various FOX commercials and promotional spots that the Hills would be moving to Hollywood. TV Guide ads and the like even touted Propane Boom (the season 2 finale) as the "last episode in Texas!" This was all later, of course, revealed to be a hoax - actually meaning that show show itself (not the characters on the show) was moving to another night on the network - a move that nearly killed the series. Fortunately this was later rectified and the show eventually regained the coveted Sunday night prime time slot for the remainder of its run.

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Goofs

At the end the episode where Hank is having issues with Bowel movements, he rushes to the bathroom, and pulls Bobby out. Bobby is wearing PJ's and has toothpaste on his mouth. After Hank passes a movement, the shot is of Peggy and Bobby, and Bobby is now wearing his usual attire. When Hank emerges from the bathroom, Bobby again is wearing his PJ's.

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Quotes

[repeated line]
Hank: Dang it, Bobby!

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Crazy Credits

Usually during the credits, Hank talks to the audience and apologizes for the content of the episode, or disputes occurring during the show were resolved.

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Connections

Referenced in StarCraft: Brood War (1998)

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Soundtracks

"Yahoos and Triangles"
by The Refreshments

User Reviews

One of the best shows on TV.

King of the Hill is probably one of the best shows that you're not watching. A very droll sense of humor abounds in this show about a propane salesman and his family. Along with extolling the virtues of propane and propane accessories, Hank reveres everything and anything Texan: steak, the Cowboys, Tom Landrey. Hank navigates life with the help of his Boggle playing wife Peggy, who is a substitute Spanish teacher. And then there's Bobby Hill, Hank's only son because of a narrow ureathra. The supporting players add color to this mix. You have paranoid, whacko Dale, lonesome Bill and Boomhauer. Then there's Hank's niece LuAnn, his neighbor Khan, and his father, Cotton. Throw them all together and you have a show that is worth watching. One could argue that this show could be done as live action, I think it benefits from being animated. Dream sequences are easier to pull off, and some of the more oddball things that Dale and Cotton Hill do could only be done on an animated show. Smartly written and full of humor.