Most of my friends know I’m a fan of Hank ‘Rutherford’ Hill and his beer-guzzling, mower-riding, alley-loitering buddies. Yep, Yep, Mmm-hmmm; The Rainy Street crew makes Sunday nights just a bit brighter.

Recently, Fox pulled the plug on the series (King of the Hill) after a 13-year run. On the outside, I say with great sorrow: Propane man, you will be missed but not forgotten. On the inside, I scream “Got dang it. Now that just tears it! (Hankism – era 2001).”

After all, the cartoon characters of “Arlen, Texas” brought more personality to the screen than many of today’s real-life TV celebs. No, I’m not delusional – I fully understand they’re animated fiction. I don’t spend my days writing letters to Hank (even though he does have a Facebook page). Read more…