The Kids in the Hall

One Dumb Guy

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Pub Date 23 Oct 2018 | Archive Date 06 Nov 2018
House of Anansi | House of Anansi Press

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It’s finally here — the definitive, authorized story of legendary sketch comedy troupe The Kids in the Hall. Meticulously researched and written with the full cooperation and participation of the Kids by critically acclaimed biographer and comedy aficionado Paul Myers, The Kids in the Hall: One Dumb Guy features exclusive interviews with Dave Foley, Bruce McCulloch, Kevin McDonald, Mark McKinney, and Scott Thompson, as well as key players from their inner circle, including producer Lorne Michaels, the “man in the towel” Paul Bellini, and head writer Norm Hiscock. Marvel as the Kids share their intimate memories and behind-the-scenes stories of how they created their greatest sketches and most beloved characters, from the Chicken Lady and Buddy Cole to Cabbage Head and Sir Simon & Hecubus.

The Kids in the Hall: One Dumb Guy spans the entirety of the Kids’ storied career, from their early club shows in Toronto to their recent live reunion tours across North America — and everything in between. Along for the ride are a plethora of fans, peers, and luminaries to celebrate the career and legacy of Canada’s most subversively hilarious comedy troupe. You’ll read tributes from Seth Meyers, Judd Apatow, Garry Shandling, Paul Feig, Mike Myers, David Cross, Michael Ian Black, Brent Butt, Jonah Ray, Dana Gould, Bob Odenkirk, Andy Richter, and Canada’s newest comedy sensation, Baroness Von Sketch. As an added bonus, the book includes never-before-seen photographs, poster art, and script excerpts from the personal archives of the Kids themselves.

Perfect for diehard fans and new initiates alike, The Kids in the Hall: One Dumb Guy will make you laugh and make you cry . . . and it may even crush your head.

It’s finally here — the definitive, authorized story of legendary sketch comedy troupe The Kids in the Hall. Meticulously researched and written with the full cooperation and participation of the...


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ISBN 9781487001834
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PAGES 344

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Featured Reviews

When I was first introduced to Kids in the Hall through the syndicated reruns on Comedy Central, I remember being a bit more bewildered than anything by their brand of humor, which ranged from straight faced monologues on the most absurd topics to skits that were practically art films. But it wasn’t very long until I warmed up to the troupe whose creatively gutsy sketches could make me near-incapacitated with laughter. After that it was a pretty quick jump to a genuine adoration of Bruce, Kevin, Dave, Mark, Scott, and a deep respect that bordered on reverence for their ability to take comedy to new what felt like a magical next level. In other words, eventually I became part of the Kids in the Hall’s following, a band whose dedication continues to hold strong.

And now, I and the many other fans are lucky enough to not merely have a history of the Kids to enjoy, but what is undoubtedly the definitive history. It’s difficult to see how anyone will be able to top Paul Myers' fine work here, which covers everything from each troupe member’s beginnings up until the present day, written with both the finest of researched detail and the honest and open collaboration of the Kids themselves.

At the very least, this book will renew its readers love of the Kids, and if they’re anything remotely like me they’ll find themselves occasionally taking breaks just so they can re-watch classic sketches online. But it will also be difficult to get through “One Dumb Guy” without ending up with an even greater grasp on just how daring and groundbreaking the troupe has been, and how much their influence continues to be felt throughout sketch comedy.

To try and sum it up succinctly to my fellow fans of the Kids in the Hall - this is our book, and we couldn’t have hoped for better.

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