 | ON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age. |
 | PAUSE: Know your child; some content may not be right for some kids. |
 | OFF: Not age-appropriate for kids this age. |
 | NOT FOR KIDS: Not appropriate for kids any age. |
1 vs 100
- Game Show Network
- Genre: Game Shows
Common Sense Media says
Trivia show remake for pop culture-savvy families.
Parents say
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Kids say
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this entertaining, trivia-based game show is generally innocuous, but occasionally contains some implied sexism and stereotypes. It also contains some references to drinking and getting drunk.
What's the story?
1 VS 100 is a trivia-based game show that pits a solo player against a group of 100 people from all over the country. Both the contestant and the "mob" answer identical questions. The contestant moves up one step on a money ladder for every 10 mob members who answer incorrectly. But if the contestant gets the question wrong s/he immediately loses the game. Contestants lucky enough to eliminate all 100 mobsters get $50,000. The members of the mob have something at stake in the game, too. When the main contestant is eliminated, the remaining members of the mob split the winnings accrued to that point -- so they want the contestant to win as much money as possible before getting eighty-sixed.
Is it any good?
The series, which is a remake of the original hit show featuring TV veteran Bob Saget, features a mob that has been pre-recorded and digitally inserted to create the sense that they are reacting to contestants and interacting with the host, Dancing With The Stars judge Carrie Ann Inaba. As a result, it doesn't always feel very authentic.
Although it lacks the wittiness and intensity of the original, the show is still pretty entertaining. The questions on 1 vs 100 rarely call for much beyond average general interest knowledge, which makes it easy enough for viewers of all ages to play along.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about how game shows can get remade to reflect current popular culture trends. What role does technology play in game shows today? Do you think this game is more exciting with a real "mob," or with people appearing on pre-recorded videos?
For fun, what would you do if you won $50,000?
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Awesome!
1. Tell me, Common Sense, why did you make up that it was TV-14? Because it's TV-PG. 2. It's an aweomse show!
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AGE
Great Show
I think this show is great for families because i love Bob Saget who hosts the show and i like it because of the gameplay and the idea of the show
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AGE
i cant wait for it to come back
i love this show so dose my mom one of the best shows on TV
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Kid, 10 years old
March 31, 2011
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TV-14
This should be TV-14-LVDS
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a rarely watch
i rarely watch but good when i have watched it very kid friendly not bad at all
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AGE
great show - one iffy episode i've seen...
Great show - but there are some sex-related questions. And in one episode a man is so excited that he pulls of his shirt. That is the only iffy thing for me, although other people may have some other problems.
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| TV rating: | TV-PG |
| Network: | Game Show Network |
| Cast: | Bob Saget, Carrie Ann Inaba |
| Genre: | Game Shows |
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