Not just another animated sitcom

by Paul Moser assistant sports editor

'The Simpsons" airs on Sunday nights at 8 p.m. and has been in the slot for the past three seasons. There have been many shows that have tried and failed to make the slot behind 'The Simpsons." Finally one show has been successful: Mike Judge's "King of the Hill."

"King of the Hill" is another invention from the brain of Mike Judge, creator of MTV's "Beavis and Butthead" and "Daria."

Judge creates a vivid picture of a stereotypical Texas town, much like Highland, where Beavis and Butthead reside. In this particularneighborhood there lives a propane salesman,Hank Hill, who is the leader of a group of good-old-Texasboys in this portrayal of small-townAmerica.

The two characters that receive the best laughs are voiced by Judge. Judge, himself a native of Texas, plays the voices of Hank, who sounds very similar to 'Beavis and Butthead's" Mr. Anderson. and the voice of Boomhauer,Hank's mumbling friend.

Although the writing is exceptional, the most attractive part of this series is the wackiness of the characters. They all interact together to form a very whimsical and surprisingly funny show. The situations are so real and so accurate that the viewers forget that they are watching a cartoon. If you enjoy the political and sociological satire of the Simpsons then you will definitely want to visit Hank Hill's neighborhood in "King of the Hill."

The opening reception, which lasted from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., was organized by Cabrini's art department with the direction of Dr. Adeline Bethany, department chair of fine arts.

Most of the 20-25 viewers were people Mammarella knew.

Only about three viewers were from the college or local community.

Mammarella commented with disappointment at the lack of Cabrini students, but said he understood the reasoning due to spring break.

Bethany explained that the art students are normally taken as a group during their art classes to view and analyze the artwork during their class time.

There they discuss angles and things relevant to artwork itself. Most students do not attend openings and things of that nature for this reason.

Bethany also said the opening is more a social event rather than educational, but that it is a good opportunity for art students to talk personally with the artist.

There were former Cabrini alumni who attended, including Tracey Howard.

Mammarella's own teacher. Bill Hoffman, was there as well.

Two people from California. just visiting the area, also came to view the exhibit.

The college food service provided cheese and drinks for all who attended.

Everyone seemed to enjoy themselves. There was a guest book for people to sign in and add their comments about his work.

'·The art department does a wonderful job arrangi(!g things like this. Not many colleges look for local artists," Mammarella said.

Mammarella's work will be displayed through Monday, March 31 in the Holy Spirit Library.