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TV reviews for cars and trucks & puppets

64 results
  • Review
    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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    Car Lot Rescue

    Biz reality drives home hard work messages; lots of curses.
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    10
     
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    (TV, 2013)
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    The Chica Show

    Lively show combines great messages, pint-size dress-up fun.
    AGE
    3
     
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    (TV, 2012)
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    Crash & Bernstein

    Funny puppet comedy needs a reality check from parents.
    AGE
    7
     
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    (TV, 2012)
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    Scan2Go

    Just OK anime series has strong product tie-ins.
    AGE
    7
     
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    (TV, 2012)
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    Motorcity

    Action toon offers thought-provoking content for tweens.
    AGE
    9
     
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    (TV, 2012)
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    Richard Hammond's Crash Course

    Extreme machines entertain and inform; great for gearheads.
    AGE
    9
     
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    (TV, 2012)
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    Dream Machines

    Lots of swearing and rough-housing in car-building show.
    AGE
    12
     
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    (TV, 2012)
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    Escape Routes

    One giant commercial for the Ford Motor Company.
    AGE
    10
     
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    (TV, 2012)
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    Fraggle Rock: The Animated Series

    Bland spin-off of Henson series has some positive messages.
    AGE
    4
     
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    (TV, 2012)
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    Jim Henson's Construction Site

    Easygoing series will appeal to mini gearheads.
    AGE
    3
     
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    (TV, 2012)
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    Transformers Rescue Bots

    Feel-good Autobots story teaches teamwork to younger crowd.
    AGE
    6
     
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    (TV, 2012)
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    Shipping Wars

    Indie truckers compete for business, also smoke and curse.
    AGE
    12
     
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    (TV, 2012)
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    Trick My What?

    Heartfelt series rewards hard workers; some stereotyping.
    AGE
    10
     
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    (TV, 2011)
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    Transformers Prime

    Action, violence don't overshadow worthy messages for kids.
    AGE
    8
     
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    (TV, 2010)
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    In the Night Garden
    Gentle, sweet series aimed at very young preschoolers.
    AGE
    2
     
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    (TV, 2010)
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    Top Gear (US)

    Fun import puts the emphasis on speed.
    AGE
    12
     
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    (TV, 2010)
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    The Adventures of Chuck and Friends

    Friendly trucks teach preschoolers important life lessons.
    AGE
    2
     
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    (TV, 2010)
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    Heavy Metal Task Force

    Huge machines make for tween-friendly show.
    AGE
    9
     
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    (TV, 2009)
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    Hot Wheels: Battle Force 5
    Lots of action but no injuries in toy-based cartoon.
    AGE
    6
     
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    (TV, 2009)
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    Pajanimals
    Delightful puppets address kids' bedtime issues.
    AGE
    3
     
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    (TV, 2008)
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    Roary the Racing Car

    Spunky speedster teaches kids social values.
    AGE
    3
     
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    (TV, 2008)
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    Turbo Dogs

    Cruising canines share social values with kids.
    AGE
    4
     
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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.
    AGE
    8
     
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    (TV, 2008)
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    Speed Racer: The Next Generation

    New take on old fave is OK for kids but listless.
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    7
     
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    (TV, 2008)