Anecdotally, when Mike Judge's animated sitcom "King of the Hill" debuted in 1997, many said it couldn't possibly last. Judge's previous animated project "Beavis and Butt-Head," many felt, was able to achieve a certain degree of cultural traction thanks to its ability to tap into a specific brand of MTV-inflected Gen-x self-mockery. In comparison, all "King of the Hill" had going for it was a gentle and affectionate ribbing of Texans. Those anecdotal naysayers were proven wrong, however, as "King of the Hill" became a smashing success, lasting for 15 seasons, and finally ending its run in September of 2009 ... and then again in 2010 when four additional new episodes aired after the finale.
"King of the Hill" followed the very, very Texan adventures of the Hill family who lived in the fictional city of Arlen. The family patriarch Hank (Judge) was uptight and square and sold propane accessories for a living.
"King of the Hill" followed the very, very Texan adventures of the Hill family who lived in the fictional city of Arlen. The family patriarch Hank (Judge) was uptight and square and sold propane accessories for a living.
- 12/30/2022
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
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