I really miss "The Kids in the Hall". Don't get me wrong I still enjoy all the reruns and even bought the DVD set a little over a year ago and don't think I will ever really get tired of it, but I just wish that they were still making more new shows or even movies (I didn't think "Brain Candy" was nearly as good as their show was but it was still good). It seems like easily 90% of what comedy is being made in Canada is horrible so it's nice to be reminded that sometimes they can really get it right. I would put "The Kids in the Hall" up at the top of the list of greatest sketch comedy shows with "Monty Python's Flying Circus", "Mr. Show" and the good years of "Saturday Night Live". If anyone from Comedy Network ever reads this please watch "The Kids in the Hall" and take notes on how to make a TV show that is actually funny.
... View MoreOh yes I did. Yeah, yeah I know some people will complain that Kids in the Hall are "too weird" or that their sketches are "confusing" or just plain "strange." Well, those people are entitled to their opinions, but don't let that stop you from at least giving the Kids a try. If you are like me, the Kids will become your daily dose of needed humor.I was too young to understand the humor of KITH during their original run on CBC/HBO/CBS/whereverthef***. Like many other people I first got into the Kids by watching Comedy Central. I was hooked from the very first episode. The bizarre sketches, monologues, and songs perfectly suited my often dark sense of humor. Those five guys made me laugh harder than any other show or movie ever has. And I'd like to point out that unlike most shows(coughSNLcough), all the Kids pulled their own weight. There was no stand-out member, and just as importantly their was no member who didn't carry his own weight. Dave, Bruce, Kevin, Mark, and Scott are each enormously talented. Each brought something to the mix. Mark can play any character, do any voice. Dave had all the brilliant one-liners and a wonderful sense of comedic timing. Kevin had this great energy and enthusiasm during each sketch. As he himself said [paraphrased] "I don't say funny lines, I say lines funny." Scott showed an uncanny ability to touch on topics of sexuality, making you both think and laugh. And then there's Bruce. I must confess that Bruce is my favorite Kid. His oddball and often dark sense of humor struck a cord with me. Bruce brought the music to the Kids. And I'll never forget his monologues.They've all gone their separate ways now to work on various projects. But they left a lasting impression on sketch comedy. The Season DVDs(and hopefully, seasons 2-5 in the future) and reruns on CC ensure that they will never be forgotten.So go forth and watch.
... View MoreThe Kids in the Hall is possibly one of the greatest shows, ever! It's brilliantly funny and it's such a shame that I can rarely find it on TV. Right, it's great and if you ever get a chance to catch it on the telly--I highly recommend it!
... View MoreThis is a satire as with all other satires you either love it or hate it. I hate it ,the sketches are often so bizarre as to be incomprehensible and done in extremely poor taste. I can appreciate certain satires because even though satires are sometimes bizarre they are comprehensible, I cant say that about the episodes of Kids In The Hall I have had the displeasure of watching.
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