King of the Hill not renewed

Space Ghost · Nov 4, 2008

this is good news

Reports of "King of the Hill's" dethronement might have been premature.

Insiders at 20th Century Fox TV confirm that at least one network has expressed interest in "King," which was handed its pink slip just last week by Fox.

ABC is believed to be that suitor, as "King" would make a strong companion to the net's upcoming animated comedy "The Goode Family." Even more fitting, "Goode" comes from "King of the Hill" exec producers Mike Judge, John Altschuler and Dave Krinsky.

A "King" pickup would give ABC a well-known franchise to help bolster "Goode's" chances. It's a defacto network scheduling rule, learned at Fox through years of trial and error, that animated half-hours fit best with other animated half-hours.

Fox's decision not to order any new episodes of "King," meanwhile, came just three days before the animated laffer posted its best ratings in a year, averaging a 4.3 rating and 10 share among adults 18-49 on Sunday night.

Still, network insiders said Fox won't likely change its mind on the "King" cancellation. Net is looking to freshen up its animated stable, and after 260 episodes, believed "King" was ready for retirement.

Other potential homes for "King" include Comedy Central, FX or Cartoon Network - but the show, which would be entering its 14th season, is believed to be too expensive at this point in its run for a cabler.

If another network picks up "King," the show could potentially wind up airing on two nets at once. That's because Fox's stockpile of original "King" episodes will keep the show on the net through next fall. Nonetheless, it's expected that whatever network purchases the show will wait for the Fox broadcast window to conclude.

Source: Variety.com
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raheel1560 · Nov 4, 2008

The best lines from KOTH...

Bobby: I bid you good day, Sheriff!

(season 4, episode 14)

Bobby: That's my purse! I don't know you!

(season 6, episode 1)

Classic show...will be missed

Dr of Dunk · Nov 4, 2008

King of the Hill Quotes Page : http://www.geocities.com/arlen_texas/kothquotes.htm

Poloshirtbandit · Nov 4, 2008

I don't remember what season but Hank: "That better be a naked cheerleader under your bed!"

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