News: Southwestern Writers Collection presents first exhibition from the King of the Hill Archive

This special exhibition entitled, The Making of King of the Hill, comes from the King of the Hill Archives at the Southwestern Writers Collection and is on view from September 1 – December 14, 2007. It features episode drafts, whiteboards, a bird’s-eye illustration of Hank’s neighborhood, “interviews” with the characters, results from the writers’ research trips, and music from and inspired by the show. The materials and memorabilia reveal the creative team at work and round out the back story of the Hill family’s life and times.

A public exhibit reception and program will be held the evening of Saturday, November 10, with special guest Jim Dauterive, founding writer and current executive producer of the show.For additional collection details, visit The Southwestern Writers Collection Web site: http://www.swwc.txstate.edu.

Michele M. Miller
Media Relations & Promotions, Alkek Library Special Collections
Texas State University – San Marcos