• Variety, Tuesday, November 4, 2008 10:15 AM

After Fox canceled the long-running "King of the Hill" last week, sources say rival network ABC might be interested in picking it up -- a move that would make sense for the latter network.

One of ABC's most promising upcoming shows is the animated comedy "The Goode Family," which just happens to come from comes from "King" executive producers Mike Judge, John Altschuler and Dave Krinsky. Picking up the Fox show would give ABC a strong lead-in to "Goode."

Another reason it could make sense: Just three days after Fox canceled the show, "King" posted its best ratings in a year, averaging a 4.3 rating and 10 share among adults 18-49 on Sunday night, suggesting the show still has life in it.

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