King of the Hill

About King of the Hill

King of the Hill, created by Mike Judge and Greg Daniels, is an American animated sitcom that debuted in 1997. Set in the fictional small town of Arlen, Texas, it focuses on the life of the somewhat conservative, propane salesman Hank Hill, his family and their quirky suburban neighbors. The show's humor is often subdued, relying on character-driven stories and situational comedy.

Making / Production

King of the Hill was produced by 3 Arts Entertainment, Deedle-Dee Productions, Judgemental Films, and 20th Century Fox Television. The series used a realistic approach to its animation style, differentiating itself from the exaggerated style of other animated television shows at the time.

Actors

• Mike Judge played the role of Hank Hill, the show’s protagonist. Judge brought a straight-laced and earnest personality to the role, embodying a quintessential Texas man.
• Kathy Najimy was the voice of Peggy Hill, Hank's wise but occasionally naive wife. Najimy provided a firm but loving voice performance, reflecting Peggy’s nurturing and independent nature.
• Pamela Adlon gave life to Bobby Hill, Hank and Peggy's quirky and lovable son. Adlon's performance captured Bobby's unique charm and childlike innocence.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• This series is a spinoff of "Beavis and Butthead," also created by Mike Judge.
• King of the Hill is the third-longest-running American animated series, after "The Simpsons" and "Family Guy."

Awards

Over its runtime, King of the Hill was nominated 7 times for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Animated Program, winning once in 1999.

Quotes

• “Bobby, if you weren't my son, I'd hug you.” – Hank Hill
• “Yep, I sell propane and propane accessories.” – Hank Hill
• “I know what's wrong with it. It's a Ford. You know what they say Ford stands for, don't ya? It stands for 'Fix It Again, Tony'.” – Hank Hill

Music, Soundtrack

• The series theme song, "Yahoos and Triangles," is performed by The Refreshments.
• The series often features country and southern rock music, relevant to its Texas setting.