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TV reviews for reality tv, adventures, history & puppets

21 results
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    Ultimate Survival Alaska

    Alaskan explorers hunt, swear, and survive in extreme spots.
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    13
     
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    (TV, 2013)
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    Globe Trekker

    Long-running adventure series has an educational angle.
    AGE
    12
     
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    (TV, 2013)
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    Buckwild

    Stereotypes, dangerous antics mark rural-style Jersey Shore.
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    14
     
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    (TV, 2013)
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    The Latino List: Vol. 2

    Second volume profiles more strong Latino mentors.
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    14
     
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    (TV, 2012)
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    Picked Off

    Amateur antique collectors compete for cash in mild show.
    AGE
    10
     
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    (TV, 2012)
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    American Colony: Meet the Hutterites

    Inside look at religious group has some swearing, alcohol.
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    12
     
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    (TV, 2012)
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    Kurt Sutter's Outlaw Empires

    Docu about criminal groups is both insightful and violent.
    AGE
    15
     
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    (TV, 2012)
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    Sold!

    Entertaining Missouri auctioneers sell, sell, sell.
    AGE
    10
     
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    (TV, 2012)
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    Full Metal Jousting

    Bloody but contained competition teaches a bit of history.
    AGE
    12
     
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    (TV, 2012)
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    Comic Book Men

    Juvenile humor mars reality series about geeky collectibles.
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    13
     
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    (TV, 2012)
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    The Latino List

    Top-notch documentary features strong Latino role models.
    AGE
    14
     
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    (TV, 2012)
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    Jamie's American Road Trip

    Tasty history lessons about America touch on serious topics.
    AGE
    13
     
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    (TV, 2012)
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    Elizabeth Stanton's Great Big World

    Celebs' philanthropic travels are great for curious kids.
    AGE
    6
     
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    (TV, 2011)
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    Culture Click

    Trivia trips through history are fun for curious kids.
    AGE
    8
     
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    (TV, 2011)
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    Extreme Cuisine with Jeff Corwin
    Tween-friendly show mixes travel, food, science.
    AGE
    8
     
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    (TV, 2009)
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    Man v. Food

    Travel show serves up some iffy eating habits.
    AGE
    8
     
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    (TV, 2008)
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    A Year on Earth
    Reality special inspires kids to save the world.
    AGE
    7
     
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    (TV, 2006)
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    Serious
    Teens roll up their sleeves for conservation.
    AGE
    7
     
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    (TV, 2006)
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    Survivorman

    This wilderness survival show teaches kids about being resourceful, trusting your instincts, and keeping a cool head.
    AGE
    10
     
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    (TV, 2005)
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    Sail Away
    Sails, sunsets, no sex in teen Real World.
    AGE
    7
     
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    (TV, 2005)
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    Cash in the Attic

    British antiques show may be hard sell for tweens.
    AGE
    10
     
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    (TV, 2005)