King of Kensington

TV Series
1975–1980
30m

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Al Waxman starred as Larry King, a convenience store owner in Toronto's Kensington Market who was known for helping friends and neighbors solve problems.Al Waxman starred as Larry King, a convenience store owner in Toronto's Kensington Market who was known for helping friends and neighbors solve problems.Al Waxman starred as Larry King, a convenience store owner in Toronto's Kensington Market who was known for helping friends and neighbors solve problems.

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7.4/10

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Trivia
'Mike Myers' made his acting debut at the age of twelve with a guest appearance on the show. Years later, he would name the heroine of Austin Powers:International Man of Mystery "Vanessa Kensington" in honor of the show which gave him his start. He also continued to keep in touch with star Al Waxman, always calling him "Mister Waxman".

Quotes
Singer: [opening theme 1975-1978] When he walks down the street, he smiles at everyone. Everyone that he meets, calls him King of Kensington. He finds his fortune in the people that surround him. His wife says helping other people brings him luck. Oh, but his mother tells a slightly different story. He's the only King around without a buck.
[beat]
Singer: He's a man amongst men, the People's Champion. And when destiny calls him... ..
Operator: I'm sorry, but the line is still busy.
Singer: He's King of Kensington.
[beat]
Singer: What a guy.

Connections
Referenced in Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (1997)

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7/10

One other review!? Wow...great show LOST to time...

It's a CRIME this show is not available. The Pinnacle of Canadian sitcom. Timeless in many ways and like a lot of OLDER shows - SHOULD be seen by kids. There's no lesson about life, people, human interest in sitcoms anymore. It's just JUNK. Al Waxman being forgotten is a real crime...and CANADA is the culprit. Shame on us for forgetting this wonderful show.