Celebrating King Of The Hill’s understated joys

ButKing Of The Hill?

The relative anonymity of the show here isnt too surprising.

This gave the show a palpable sense of place and a unique tone.

What a shame that is.

Neighbours and friends also featured; Hank would regularly share a cold beer with them in the alleyway.

He was absolutely right.

Throughout its thirteen years on air, the show shifted tonally and thematically.

Early on, it played with form and style, as it settled into its groove.

These seasons were also the most-viewed, occasionallyoutrating evenThe Simpsons.

I dont know you!

Here in the UK, though, its been a slightly different story.

It landed in the 6pm hour, generally, home to the likes ofHome ImprovementandHollyoaks.

Its never too late to catch up, though.

But the first few seasons are bargain-basement prices on disc, and the minimal investment would assuredly pay dividends.