These ‘Real American’ Sitcoms Are More Socially Relevant Than Roseanne

King Of The Hill Was Conservatively Groundbreaking

King of the Hill told a story about the conservative Hill family living in Texas. Hank Hill spent 13 years as a propane salesman with a deep seeded hate for propane. His refusal to change with the times made him endearing and relatable, even if his views weren’t always popular.

Despite being a cartoon, praise for King of the Hill focused on its humanity. The Star-Ledger hailed it as, “sweeter and more human than the great majority of live-action sitcoms that overlapped its run.” Time said the finale was, “one of the most moving things I’ve seen on TV this year.”