The definitive, authorized story of legendary sketch comedy troupe The
Kids in the Hall --
who will soon be returning for a new original series on Amazon Prime
Video.
Meticulously researched and written with the full cooperation and
participation of the troupe, 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 and New York to
their recent live reunion tours across North America. 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 and poster art 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.
