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

The show's theme music, performed by Shadowy Men on a Shadowy Planet, is entitled "Having an Average Weekend."

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Quotes

Bruce: I look at Ms. Manythroats and it's like, "Who would fuck you?" She should be bisexual. It would increase her chances.

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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 Animaniacs: The Warners' 65th Anniversary Special (1994)

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Soundtracks

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

User Reviews

I STILL miss this show!

I've probably seen every episode of this show's six year run,could probably recite most of the sketches and I keep track of what each of the five from Canada is up to. And I still wish this show were back with new programs. Alas,that would be folly,as they all have moved on and gotten much older,thus making them not really "Kids" at all.

I've often wondered which of the five was my favorite. Long story very short:I can't really decide. They're ALL very funny and talented! (I suppose if pressed,I'd say I tilt slightly more toward Dave or Mark) Their ability to mimic people's foibles and quirks,male OR female,and the writing's ability to capture the raw humor in absurdity and behavior made this show quite the stand-out of sketch comedy programs. This show had the rare distinction of claiming three(count'em,three!)networks as its home before each member decided to mutually end the show in late 1994/early,early 1995. It's kind of a shame that their careers didn't really take off(Dave and Scott had reasonable amounts of success since.Kevin works very steadily.Bruce directs and Mark...well,other than touring with the boys on their reunions,I'm not sure exactly how much this guy's working!),but they will always be remembered as the natural successor/Canadian cousin to "Monty Python"IMHO. I look forward to getting some of the eps(perhaps someday all)on DVD someday soon.