Fox cancels one of its American dads

11:28AM Sunday Nov 02, 2008

Animated series 'King of the Hill' is being canned by US broadcaster Fox. Photo / Supplied

King of the Hill is over the hill at Fox, which is cancelling the long-running animated comedy.

Final episodes of the half-hour series, now in its 13th year, will likely air during the 2009-10 season, Fox said on Friday.

The network recently ordered 13 new episodes, and animated series have a long production schedule.

King of the Hill chronicles the life of blue-collar family man Hank Hill of Texas and his family and friends.

Hank is voiced by series co-creator and executive producer Mike Judge. Others in the cast include Kathy Najimy, Brittany Murphy and Stephen Root.

The picture is brighter for another animated show on Fox, American Dad, which was renewed for its fifth season.

It has posted single-digit ratings gains among advertiser-favoured young adult viewers and total viewers.