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The Kids in the Hall: Complete Series Megaset 1989-1994

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If you're checking out this page, you're probably already a fan (or at least know) of the Kids In The Hall, probably the most inventive and weird sketch comedy show from the early 1990's. Not only is every season worth owning, there really aren't any weak seasons--each one has its ridiculously hilarious highlights, the writing is great throughout, and it's really great to watch certain small characters keep popping up again and again (like Danny Husk, for instance). The question is, though, is it cheaper to buy the Megaset, or to buy them individually?

I bought all 5 seasons on DVD, which is exactly what's being offered by this product. I bought mine through alternative sellers, though, which can be a pretty awesome deal--Season One goes for less than 5 bucks these days, and each consecutive season goes for a little bit more; the longer they've been out, the cheaper they are. If you're willing to buy them as you finish watching them, you could probably save a lot of money going individually, but it might be worthwhile just to get them all at once--just be sure you check around for prices, because you might be able to get a stellar deal.

If, by some chance, you haven't heard of the Kids In The Hall before, now's a perfect time to start watching what you missed--it's kind of like SNL, except less focused on celebrity hosts and a whole lot weirder, more cross-dressing, and more creative. Fans have always been entertained by great recurring characters like the head crusher, Simon Milligan (lord of the underworld), Gavin the annoying nerdy kid, Buddy Cole, and the list goes on (and on!). Like any sketch comedy show, some of the bits aren't as successful as others, but that's to be expected--what really entertains me is the Kids' relentless pursuit of fresh ways to get a laugh and look at situations. If you're new or haven't seen much, I'd definitely recommend starting with a single season, like maybe 2,3 or 4, after they'd hit their stride, then move on from there. Hope you enjoy!

This is the perfect Kids in the Hall megaset with lots of extra material for fans. It's good-looking from outside to inside and nothing about it feels cheap. But since there weren't any subtitles available at all and my hearing is a little bad, I'm still very disappointed. It seems as it would've been an easy thing to add and now that I'm without there's nothing I can do. But still, I'm a proud owner of 42 hours of pure fun!

Where to begin...the Kids in the Hall are 5 completely different and truly brilliant comics. This set is a must-have (whether you buy it as a set or individually). The recurring characters are especially hilarious from the very first episode: Chicken Lady, Buddy Cole, Cathy and Kathy, Thirty Helens, the Headcrusher, Bellini, Simon and Hecubus, "He's Hip..", the Cops, Queen Elizabeth, and I know I forgot a ton of others. They are all priceless. One of the sketches that always cracks me up is when Scott Thompson's character decides he wants to be an Indian woman. I don't know why, it just does. Bruce McCulloch's annoying kid Gavin is awesome as are Simon and Hecubus ("EVIL!"). And the one where Kevin and Dave are trappers in an office building. I could go on and on, it is impossible to pick one favorite. Then there are their monologues...absolutely priceless! The bonus features are truly great, the new interviews show the guys still have the great sarcastic wit that made them wildly popular. Also very cool is the archival footage from the Rivoli Theater in Toronto.

Anyone actively or inactively into comedy in the early 90s remembers the ireverence and audacity of this fantastic Canadian comedy troupe. Bring back the experience with this massive, 20 disk collection. The kind of collection that, if you dropped it on your cat it would die, IT'S THAT BIG! Timeless characters like; Mr. Heavyfoot, Cabbage-head, Buddy Cole, Idiot Boy, Danny Husk, Gavin, the Steps trio, Jerry and Jerry Sizzler, Flying Pig and many many more can be yours forever with this great set. By the second season it was clear that these fresh-faced canuks had a great synergy and a type of comdey that hadn't been seen since Monty Python. You won't find original sketch comedy like this anymore. And you won't find a better deal than on Amazon.

This set is awesome. Every single episode of the glorious Kids in the Hall. This also contains a goos selection of special features including live show footage. The price is hard to beat(I paid half price on sale). 20 discs of hilarity!

For the uninitiated, these five Canadians are the standard to which all other sketch comedy acts must follow.

Most people know them for Mark McKinney's "Head Crushing" bits or Scott Thompson's Buddy Cole monologues. The fact of the matter is that they are so much more than a few memorable catch phrases. Their irreverant humor and ability to find a laugh in the most incredibly mundane situations makes them comedic masterminds. There is nary a dull point in all of their seasons. Some may be quite funnier than others, but they are a joy to watch nonetheless. There is chemistry here...and in spades.

One particular favorite is watching Dave Foley as a lounge pianist who doesn't know a single note on the piano..and he sings about his shortcomings with such glee. Enter Kevin McDonald, who glides across the piano, his lankey frame sporting a sequinned coctail dress. He knows he's not a singer, but like Foley, he sings of his own ineptitude so horribly off key. In about a 60 second bit, they have me rolling. It's so bizarre, yet undeniably hypnotic. That remains my single favorite moment in the whole of the series, and I laugh about it to this day (16 years later).

Other faves include...

Bruce McCullough's open letter to the guy that stole his bicycle wheel..and his open letter to the people that watched the guy steal his bicycle wheel.

Dave Foley as Kevin's pet demon who just want's someone to talk to.

Scott Thompson's "Running Faggot".

Mark McKinney as a French Canadian pyromaniac office employee.

The list goes on...

If you haven't given these guys much attention, then you missed out on the best sketch comedy show since Lorne Michaels introduced us to Belushi and company 30 plus years ago. This is your chance to get in on something wonderful that many of us have been cherishing for nearly 20 years.

At my house, we watch and re-watch these dvds, and just laugh and laugh. Just hearing the intro song makes me feel happy. Why did it have to end?

The Kids in the Hall Megaset is an awesome deal. I loved The Kids in the Hall when they debuted over twenty years ago untill they ended some five years later. They are not for everybody but I think they have something for everyone. They did some weird stuff back then. For instance the Cabbage Head guy, the chicken woman, the head squasher etc. The office ladies were pretty funny, actually anytime they put dresses on which was often they were pretty funny, and they did not look like to bad of chicks either. If you were a fan back then this set is worth having. Nothing was off limits for the kids, from sex,race,gays,death,religion and so on and so on. They were all over the place. If you like sketch comedy you will like The Kids In The Hall. For the short amount of time they were on T.V. they have way to much good stuff to mention here. Great great great series to have.

These guys are crazy. We were surprised to find that "crush your head guy" actually debuted in the 1st episode. Weird and wacky.

If only SNL had the same percentage of great sketches! These guys show the world exactly how comedy should be done.