The Kids in the Hall

One Dumb Guy

By: Paul Myers, Seth Meyers - foreword

Narrated by: Paul Myers

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. 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 hear 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.

©2018 Paul Myers (P)2019 HighBridge, a division of Recorded Books

Rock Stars of sketch comedy

it's been a fan for over 25 years. I got to see them three times seen all their sketches dozens of times each. to hear how it all came together was awe-inspiring. It makes me have a deeper appreciation for The Kids in the Hall. I love sketch comedy, but for me they took it to the next level. this is a must read for not just kids in a hall fans, this is for any comedy enthusiasts. the grind of their journeys is fascinating. Between how they all met and how they manage from the obstacles and still to this day together to create magic. I own both the book and the audio book. so worth it!

Better Than the Cincinnati Kid

If you love the Kids in the Hall than you'll love this book. If you don't love the Kids in the Hall, I'm not sure why you're reading this review.

Reinvigorating My Love For KITH

While the book feels mostly like an extended Wikipedia article at times, it was still an interesting read that provided some great insight. Learning about the Kids before they formed the troupe was very interesting, and helped change some of my opinions on who the guys were as individuals. My biggest complaint, is that it never felt like it got too into the backstage stories and inner discussions between the guys. I would’ve be interested to hear how Dave’s rising fame impacting the group more than just making Brain Candy a little trickier to film. Or more details about the different camps within the group and they grew and evolved. Just more details and less of a recap, would’ve been nice.

Thank you!

What a great read for any small, big, casual, or obsessed fan of the Kids. Comedy at its finest

For those who are fans…

Old, like myself, or new, this is a must! Backstory and new story. Enjoy it!