The Kids in the Hall

The Kids in the Hall (1988-2022)

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Get ready for sketch comedy...Canadian style! The Kids In The Hall are a hilarious sketch comedy troupe. They got their name from a comedian named Jack Benny, who would often end a joke by saying: "I got this from the kids in the hall", referring to the amateur comedians who would hang around outside his office. KITH was formed in 1984 when McCulloch and McKinney, who had worked together in Calgary as part of a group named the Audience, teamed up with Foley and McDonald's Toronto-based group, KITH. Thompson officially joined in January 1985. That same year, McCulloch and McKinney were hired as writers for NBC's Saturday Night Live after a talent scout saw KITH in performance. Significantly, SNL had also been created by Michaels, himself an ex-patriate Canadian living and producing in New York. Still in 1985, Foley appeared in the film High Stakes, and Thompson and McDonald toured with...

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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did The Kids in the Hall premiere?

The Kids in the Hall premiered on October 16, 1988.

Who were the five members of The Kids in the Hall?

The five members of The Kids in the Hall were Dave Foley, Bruce McCulloch, Kevin McDonald, Mark McKinney, and Scott Thompson.

What is the premise of The Kids in the Hall?

The Kids in the Hall is a sketch comedy show with a variety of characters and scenarios, often exploring absurd and surreal humor.

What is the significance of the show's name, The Kids in the Hall?

The name "The Kids in the Hall" refers to the fact that the show's writers and performers originally met while working at a theater in Toronto that was located in a building with a women's restroom on the same floor as the theater (the only available space for them to use).

Who was the show's executive producer?

The show's executive producer was Lorne Michaels, who was also the creator and producer of Saturday Night Live.

Did The Kids in the Hall win any awards during its run?

Yes, The Kids in the Hall won several awards during its run, including a Gemini Award for Best Performance in a Comedy Program or Series in 1993 and a CableACE Award for Best Comedy Series in 1994.

Did any cast members of The Kids in the Hall go on to have successful careers in Hollywood?

Yes, several cast members of The Kids in the Hall went on to have successful careers in Hollywood, including Dave Foley (NewsRadio), Kevin McDonald (That '70s Show), and Mark McKinney (Superstore).

What was the show's most iconic sketch?

The show's most iconic sketch is arguably "The Chicken Lady," a recurring character played by Mark McKinney who is half human, half chicken.

Who was responsible for the show's music?

The show's music was written and performed by Craig Northey of the band Odds.

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Also known as

  • Fiúk a folyosóról (Hungary)

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