'Twas the Nut Before Christmas

Season 5, Episode 8, Aired
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Bill decides to create his own Santa's workshop at home and spread the Christmas cheer to all of Arlen's underprivileged youth. He enjoys it so much that he tries to keep the Santa act going even after Christmas is over. When that doesn't work, he takes in a local juvenile delinquent, Wally, who takes advantage of Bill's good nature.moreless
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  • Christmas Review #63

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    By tigerdude22, Jan 09, 2012 Report Abuse
    Bill decides to create his own Santa's workshop at home and spread the Christmas cheer to all of Arlen's underprivileged youth. He enjoys it so much that he tries to keep the Santa act going even after Christmas is over. When that doesn't work, he takes in a local juvenile delinquent, Wally, who takes advantage of Bill's good nature. I thought that this was a great Christmas episode of "King of the Hill". It wasn't the greatest episode I've ever seen from this show but it's still enjoyable to watch every year. I didn't laugh a whole lot but Bobby and his friends getting drunk was probably the funniest part in this episode. Bill had some memorable lines and the same thing goes to Dale. The only thing that did lower my score was that Wally character and a few parts were a little boring. I did enjoy the very ending of the episode with Bill shaving Wally's head though. Overall, a great Christmas episode of "King of the Hill". 8.5/10moreless

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    By cactusjack39, Jan 30, 2009 Report Abuse
    Bill made this episode entertaining. Not only was he funny, he was also VERY creepy. I have to say that the writing was good and I liked the story in this show. Seeing Bill dressed in a Santa suit was really funny and it made for a great episode. The highlights was when Bill opened his special Santa's village play yard. To be honest, I think that the parents that let their children play at some creepy guy's house should be ripped apart. There is no way that is safe. I also liked when the woman thought that Bill was creepy and lonely. Thank you.moreless

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    • In this episode, Bill has hired the "Arlen Midget" to be an elf during the Christmas season. However, in the fourth season episode "Hank's Bad Hair Day," Hank says the Arlen Midget spends his winters in Florida. Edit

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    • Tagline: "Valet of the Dales is not responsible for lost or stolen articles." - Dale Edit

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    • Bill: I-I-I don't know how to be a father. All the books about it are by comedians and I never know when they're kidding and when they're serious. Edit
    • Wally: 40 ounces for a buck is a good deal. Bobby: Oh, yeah. I just usually drink 30 ouncers but hey, it's the holidays.(drunk) Bobby: Just think, Connie girl when we're grown-ups and marrieds we'll get to do this every night. Connie: Yeah, I want a house just like this-- with soft floors and plastic windows. Joseph: Look at the stars. There's ...so many of them. Wally: You know the best way to sober up? Bounce around a lot-- get it out of your system. (kids laughing) Hank: Bobby?! Bobby: Hey, Dad! I like beer! (Bobby then vomits) Edit
    • Joseph: Well, so much for my New Year's resolution. Bobby: Hey, who says a mustache has to go across your whole lip? Edit

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    • Valet of the Dales The name of Dale's valet service is a take-off of the best selling novel Valley of the Dolls by Jacqueline Susann, published in 1966. The story follows three women as they try to find success in New York City and Hollywood. The novel has spawned a movie as well as a soap opera. Edit
    • The title is an allusion to the famous poem written by Clement Clarke Moore, "'Twas the night before Christmas." Edit

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