King of Kensington
Toronto has only ever had one King
King of Kensington is a Canadian television sitcom which aired on CBC Television from 1975 to 1980. The show starred Al Waxman as Larry King, a convenience store owner in Toronto's Kensington Market who was known for helping friends and neighbours solve problems. His multicultural group of friends consisted of Nestor Best, Max, and Tony "Duke" Zarro, who hung around regularly to the perennial disapproval of King's mother Gladys. The show was popular with viewers; prior to the start of the fourth season one of the producers noted that show drew 1.5 to 1.8 million viewers weekly. For the first three seasons, Fiona Reid played his wife Cathy. At the end of the third season, Reid decided to leave the series, so Larry and Cathy divorced. The show never fully recovered its stride or chemistry as Larry pursued other relationships, most notably with Gwen Twining in the final season. The show's gentle but politically conscious humour is seen by some critics as a Canadian version of the topical Norman Lear sitcoms of the 1970s, such as All in the Family and Maude. The series was syndicated to some American stations during the height of its popularity, including WTTG in Washington, D.C.
Seasons
1. Variety Store
Air Date: 1975-09-25
In this pilot episode, Larry King sponsors an immigrant who creates a competition when he opens up his own variety store.
2. Hot Line Host
Air Date: 1975-10-02
3. Kensington Achievement Award
Air Date: 1975-10-09
Larry and the boys at his club, want to present Toronto Maple Leafs star Eddie Shack with the ""Kensington Achievement Award"", but Larry is at a crossroad when the big man is fashionably late.
4. The Tax Audit
Air Date: 1975-10-23
5. Save Old George
Air Date: 1975-10-30
6. Where's Cathy?
Air Date: 1975-11-06
7. Half-Way Home
Air Date: 1975-11-13
8. The Lady Who Came to Dinner
Air Date: 1975-11-20
9. The Joy of Kensington
Air Date: 1975-11-27
10. The Gambler
Air Date: 1975-12-04
11. The Real Mrs. King
Air Date: 1975-12-11
12. Scout's Honour
Air Date: 1975-12-18
13. The Christmas Show
Air Date: 1975-12-25
1. The Detroit Story
Air Date: 1976-09-21
2. Cathy's Hobby
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3. Duke's Dilemma
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4. Delma's Decision
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5. Happy Anniversary
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6. Fertility for Two
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7. The Partners
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8. The Checkup
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9. The Dancer
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10. Delma's Fur
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11. The Reunion
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12. Welcome to Canada
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13. Gestalt of Kensington
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14. The Friend
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15. Duke's New Job
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16. Prisoner of Kensington
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17. The Holiday
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18. The End of the World
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19. The Lottery
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20. Gladys' Teddy Bear
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21. Bunny of Kensington
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22. Mary Theresa is Missing
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23. Cathy's Parents
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24. The Central Tech Tiger
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25. The Crush
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26. Tiny's Job
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1. Gladys' Problem
Air Date: 1977-09-18
2. The Quiz Show
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3. The Big Shot
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4. Cathy's New Career
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5. The Comic
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6. The Prom
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7. The Hostage
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8. The Boiler
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9. Hotel Buffalo
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10. The Photographer
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11. The Teacher
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12. The Move
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13. Gladys' Restaurant
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14. The Hero
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15. The Dance Studio
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16. The Suitor
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17. The Wizard
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18. The Hustler
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19. The Racehorse
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20. Big Daddy
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21. The Dukedom
Air Date: 1978-02-19
22. Las Vegas
Air Date: 1978-02-26
23. Old Flame
Air Date: 1978-03-05
24. King's Cousin
Air Date: 1978-03-12
25. The Blood of Kings
Air Date: 1978-03-19
26. Cathy's Last Stand
Air Date: 1978-03-26
1. King's First Date
Air Date: 1978-09-28
2. Summer of '56
Air Date: 1978-10-05
3. School Daze
Air Date: 1978-10-12
4. The Invitation
Air Date: 1978-10-19
5. Words and Music
Air Date: 1978-10-26
6. Carol's Arrival
Air Date: 1978-11-02
7. Double Standard
Air Date: 1978-11-09
8. The Pursesnatcher
Air Date: 1978-11-16
9. Third Party
Air Date: 1978-12-07
10. Big Brother
Air Date: 1978-12-14
11. A Xmas Story
Air Date: 1978-12-21
12. The Houseguest
Air Date: 1978-12-28
13. With This Ring
Air Date: 1979-01-04
14. Guido's Job
Air Date: 1979-01-11
15. Over the Hill
Air Date: 1979-01-18
16. Dear Aunt Martha
Air Date: 1979-01-25
17. The Best Man
Air Date: 1979-02-01
18. Hockey Night in Kensington
Air Date: 1979-02-15
19. True Confessions
Air Date: 1979-02-22
20. Mr. King Goes to Ottawa
Air Date: 1979-03-08
21. White Lace Gloves
Air Date: 1979-03-15
22. The Fishing Trip
Air Date: 1979-03-22
23. Cyrano de Kensington
Air Date: 1979-03-29
1. King's Brave New World
Air Date: 1979-09-13
2. Diabolical Plots
Air Date: 1979-09-20
3. Life Begins at Forty
Air Date: 1979-09-27
4. The Hat Trick
Air Date: 1979-10-04
5. Home Is Where the Heartburn Is
Air Date: 1979-10-11
6. The Rivals
Air Date: 1979-10-25
7. Born to Boogie
Air Date: 1979-11-01
8. The Double Date
Air Date: 1979-11-08
9. Masters and Johnson and King
Air Date: 1979-11-15
10. The Bet
Air Date: 1979-11-22
11. Pawn to King Four
Air Date: 1979-11-29
12. Down But Not Out
Air Date: 1979-12-06
13. Catch 23
Air Date: 1979-12-20
14. The Total Woman
Air Date: 1980-01-03
15. Look Ma, No Cavities
Air Date: 1980-01-10
16. Sign of the Bull
Air Date: 1980-01-17
17. The Spirit of Joy
Air Date: 1980-01-24
18. Good News, Bad News
Air Date: 1980-01-31
19. War and Peace
Air Date: 1980-02-07
20. Counter Attack
Air Date: 1980-02-21
21. Green Eyed Monster
Air Date: 1980-02-28
22. Purple Passion
Air Date: 1980-03-06
23. Movin' On
Air Date: 1980-03-13
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Rating
4.8/10
Release Date
1975-09-25
Episodes
111 (5 seasons)
Status
Ended
