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TV reviews for comedy, friendship, misfits and underdogs & great boy role models

109 results
  • Review
    Nicky Deuce

    Star-studded book-inspired movie is cross-generational fun.
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    8
     
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    (TV, 2013)
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    Mongrels

    Ribald British puppet sitcom is hilarious fare for adults.
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    17
     
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    (TV, 2013)
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    WKRP in Cincinnati

    Classic sitcom still entertains, raises relevant issues.
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    12
     
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    (TV, 2013)
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    Mr. Box Office

    Lackluster sitcom has likable messages at heart.
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    10
     
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    (TV, 2013)
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    The Wizards Return: Alex vs. Alex

    Dueling personalities clash in likable series follow-up.
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    7
     
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    (TV, 2013)
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    Wendell & Vinnie

    Lackluster sitcom has mixed messages about parenting.
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    9
     
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    (TV, 2013)
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    Life with Boys

    Funny family sitcom with positive themes for tweens.
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    9
     
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    (TV, 2013)
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    The Mary Tyler Moore Show

    Classic '70s comedy reflects women's liberation era.
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    11
     
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    (TV, 2013)
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    The Vicar of Dibley

    Hilarious British sitcom has some discussion value as well.
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    13
     
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    (TV, 2013)
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    Marvin Marvin

    Hyper star's antics dominate mediocre alien comedy.
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    8
     
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    (TV, 2012)
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    Underemployed

    Sexy life-stage dramedy needs reality check for teens.
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    15
     
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    (TV, 2012)
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    See Dad Run

    Sitcom's take on gender roles is fun for tweens, teens.
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    12
     
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    (TV, 2012)
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    Girl vs. Monster

    Fun family Halloween flick has some frightful moments.
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    7
     
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    (TV, 2012)
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    Crash & Bernstein

    Funny puppet comedy needs a reality check from parents.
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    7
     
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    (TV, 2012)
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    Brickleberry

    Explicit cartoon plays with race, gender stereotypes.
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    17
     
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    (TV, 2012)
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    Partners

    Broad sitcom about gay/straight buddies uses stereotypes.
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    13
     
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    (TV, 2012)
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    The Inbetweeners

    Teenage boys talk super dirty in witty high school comedy.
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    16
     
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    (TV, 2012)
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    Go On

    Offbeat comedy deals respectfully with human tragedy.
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    13
     
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    (TV, 2012)
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    Sullivan & Son

    Bawdy, broad bar comedy has iffy content, sweet family ties.
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    14
     
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    (TV, 2012)
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    Baby Daddy

    Sweet sitcom about single dad has sexual undertones.
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    14
     
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    (TV, 2012)
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    ALF

    Broad '80s sitcom boasts sci-fi elements and sarcasm.
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    8
     
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    (TV, 2012)
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    Girls

    Awkward, funny, sexy look at young women's lives.
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    17
     
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    (TV, 2012)
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    Don't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23

    Rude bad-girl buddy comedy is full of sexual humor.
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    14
     
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    (TV, 2012)
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    Best Friends Forever

    Real-life pals' chemistry can't save lackluster sitcom.
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    14
     
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    (TV, 2012)
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    Bent

    Straightforward romcom tamer than most, but predictable.
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    14
     
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    (TV, 2012)