Ep 11. #111
- TV-14
- January 16, 1990
- 24 min
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7.6 (132)
The Kids in the Hall season 1 episode 11, also known as #111, is an ensemble sketch comedy show that features the talented and versatile comedic skills of five Canadian actors/writers: Dave Foley, Bruce McCulloch, Kevin McDonald, Mark McKinney, and Scott Thompson. The show is known for its irreverent and absurdist humor that often pokes fun at mainstream culture, politics, and social norms.
In #111, viewers can expect a wide range of sketches that highlight the group's unique brand of comedy. The episode opens with a sketch called "Jazz Girl," where the group parodies the jazz scene by having a street musician play music that is so avant-garde that it causes pedestrians to recoil in horror. The sketch is a hilarious take on the pretentiousness often found in art and music circles.
The episode then moves on to a sketch called "Fantasy," where Dave Foley plays a character who is transported into a fantasy world and must battle a dragon. The sketch is a tongue-in-cheek nod to the popular fantasy genre and features some impressive special effects for a low-budget TV show.
One of the standout sketches in #111 is "Record Store," where Bruce McCulloch plays a record store clerk who is fed up with customers constantly mispronouncing band names. The sketch is a clever commentary on the sometimes elitist nature of music snobbery and features some hilarious mispronunciations of famous bands.
Another hilarious sketch in #111 is "Robbers," where Kevin McDonald and Dave Foley play a pair of bumbling robbers who struggle to pull off a heist. The sketch is a classic example of the group's knack for physical comedy, as the two actors stumble and fumble their way through the robbery attempt.
Other sketches in #111 include "Sizzler Sisters," where the group parodies cheesy local TV commercials by having two women sing about a discount steakhouse; "Aliens," where the group imagines what would happen if aliens landed and were disappointed by humanity; and "Saturnalia," where Mark McKinney plays a Roman centurion trying to celebrate the ancient Roman holiday of Saturnalia in a modern world that doesn't understand it.
Throughout the episode, The Kids in the Hall showcase their quick-witted humor and their ability to take everyday situations and turn them into absurdist comedy gold. Fans of the show will be delighted by the antics of these five talented comedians, and newcomers to The Kids in the Hall will get a taste of what made this show such a cult classic. With its unique brand of humor and its willingness to push boundaries, #111 is a great example of why The Kids in the Hall remains one of the most beloved sketch comedy shows of all time.