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TV reviews for ages 8, comedy, book characters & science and nature

16 results
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    ALF

    Broad '80s sitcom boasts sci-fi elements and sarcasm.
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    (TV, 2012)
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    Freak the Freak Out

    Victorious special is full of fun for tweens.
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    8
     
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    (TV, 2010)
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    iStart a Fan War
    Jack Black spices up otherwise lackluster special.
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    8
     
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    (TV, 2010)
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    Pair of Kings

    Corny, unrealistic comedy has so-so messages for tweens.
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    8
     
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    (TV, 2010)
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    Victorious

    Upbeat iCarly-like tween comedy promotes confidence.
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    (TV, 2010)
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    JONAS L.A.

    Teen rock stars bring good, clean fun to Tinsel Town.
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    (TV, 2009)
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    iGo to Japan
    iCarly crew delivers more wild antics.
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    (TV, 2008)
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    Click and Clack's As the Wrench Turns
    Tame enough for kids, but clearly aimed at adults.
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    (TV, 2008)
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    iCarly Saves TV

    Tween-friendly special has lots of online tie-ins.
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    8
     
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    (TV, 2008)
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    iCarly

    Interactive show raises social media issues for tweens.
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    8
     
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    (TV, 2007)
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    Family Ties

    Classic 1980s sitcom's messages still ring true today.
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    8
     
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    (TV, 2007)
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    Naturally, Sadie
    Very typical teenagers on a very typical show.
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    8
     
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    (TV, 2005)
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    The Suite Life of Zack and Cody

    Life is unrealistically sweet for tween boys.
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    8
     
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    (TV, 2005)
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    Zoey 101
    Tweens will love this fluffy California dream.
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    8
     
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    (TV, 2005)
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    Romeo!
    Young rap star's story is surprisingly balanced.
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    8
     
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    (TV, 2005)
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    Even Stevens
    Funny-but-formulaic family comedy.
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    8
     
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    (TV, 2003)