Johnny Hardwick, the voice of Dale Gribble on King of the Hill, dies at 64.
, he was performing a comedy showcase in L.A., based on his father in Texas. Producer Greg Daniels and his wife, Susanne Lieberstein Daniels , saw the set and approached Hardwick about joining their new animated sitcom, created by his fellow Texan, Mike Judge. But they wanted him as a writer, not a voice talent.
It wasn't until the original choice for the part of Hank Hill's friend Dale Gribble dropped out due to contract negotiations that Hardwick auditioned and was cast, changing the show and his career forever. In the first episode, Dale was merely Hank Hill's idiot friend mispronouncing words. He could have just been a typical skinny, mirror-shaded redneck, but instead he came to represent a very particular kind of Texas. Hardwick described the character's look as being inspired by William S. Burroughs and Hunter S. Thompson, and Dale lived inside a non-continuous maelstrom of conspiracy theories.
"Was lucky enough to have Johnny Hardwick as my pops Dale for almost a decade. He will be so damn missed! RIP", tweeting,"Terrible news. Rest in peace Johnny."has been Austin’s independent news source for over 40 years, expressing the community’s political and environmental concerns and supporting its active cultural scene. Now more than ever, we need your support to continue supplying Austin with independent, free press.
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