The Kids in the Hall 

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

Stars:

Dave Foley, Bruce McCulloch, Kevin McDonald

Nominated for 3 Primetime Emmys. Another 10 wins & 15 nominations.

Cast

Complete series cast summary:
Dave Foley	...	Various Characters / ... 102 episodes, 1988-1995
Bruce McCulloch	...	Various Characters / ... 102 episodes, 1988-1995
Kevin McDonald	...	Various Characters 102 episodes, 1988-1995
Mark McKinney	...	Various Characters / ... 102 episodes, 1988-1995
Scott Thompson	...	Various Characters / ... 102 episodes, 1988-1995

Storyline

"The Kids in the Hall" are a sketch comedy troupe, set apart by their cross-dressing antics and seemingly infinite supply of unique characters. Although writer Paul Bellini, various extras, and sometimes even an actual woman appear in the sketches, for the most part, the five main cast members portray every single character themselves. Recurring characters range from the harried corporate executive Danny Husk to Queen Elizabeth, from alienated teen rocker Bobby Tarrance to gay bar owner Buddy Cole, from occult TV show host Simon and his sidekick Hecubus to the gossiping corporate secretaries Cathy and Kathy, and an endless parade of others.

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Plot Keywords:

sketch | recurring character | comedy troupe | secretary | gay | 

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Genres:

Comedy

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Certificate:

TV-PG

Details

Official Sites:

Comedy Central KITH Fan Site

Country:

Canada

Language:

English

Release Date:

16 October 1988 (USA)

Also Known As:

Таблетка радости

Filming Locations:

CBC Studios, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Company Credits

Production Co:

Broadway Video International, Broadway Video, Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

25 min 60 min (pilot)

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Black and White Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Kurt Cobain, the late lead singer of Nirvana, was a big "Kids in the Hall" fan and good friends with Scott Thompson. Following his death, his Seattle managers sent Scott a picture of Kurt when he was seven years old. Scott, as Buddy Cole, burned this picture on the final episode of "Kids in the Hall", during the "Buddy's Bar Closes" sketch.

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Quotes

Daddy: Hey, son, you know how you've been bugging me to go and get you a puppy? Well, today after work, I went out and I bought you one. But on the way home, I got hungry and I ate him! I'm joking; I'd never buy you a puppy.

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Crazy Credits

During the credits for the last episode, two business men bury the troupe in a grave marked "Kids In The Hall, The TV Show 1989-1995." After, Bellini's music plays and he dances on their grave. It's the Oompah Band music from Daryl's Just-listening-to-the-Band sketch.

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Connections

Referenced in Not Necessarily the News: Not Necessarily the News Reunion (1990)

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Soundtracks

Having An Average Weekend
(opening theme)
Shadowy Men on a Shadowy Planet

User Reviews

One of the Greatest Shows Ever!

Kids in the Hall has always been one of my favorites. I remember once watching a KITH Marathon on TV that ran for something like 12 hours. It was hilarious, and I've often wondered how people could create comedy that was so completely over the edge.

Favorite skits: David Foley as a banker on a blind date with the Chicken Lady (who sounded, for the most part, amazingly normal,) and Kevin McDonald's turns as a cop suffering from terminal demoralization (particularly the one where Foley's character is getting robbed at home and doesn't seem to mind it all that much!)