All That - TV-Y7

Funny, bouncy variety show has iffy boundaries.

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Common Sense rates it
3
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  • TV Rating: TV-Y7
  • Network: Nickelodeon
  • Cast: Amanda Bynes, Kenan Thompson, Jamie Lynn Spears
  • Genre: Variety Show

Parents need to know

Parents need to know that the edges this show pushes may not be appropriate for some tweens. Some skits are gross in the extreme (a character is vomited on over and over again), while some are sexually suggestive (cast members make out). The On Air Dare routinely humiliates cast members as they are forced to endure embarrassing or disgusting stunts in front of the audience and cast. Consider watching a few episodes with tweens to see if it passes muster.

Families can talk about flirting and other issues related to coming-of-age behavior. Does a person have to accept a dare in order to be accepted? How can you get out of a dare gracefully? Is it funny to force friends to do something embarrassing or gross?

Message

Social Behavior:

Girls can be strong but just as often are portrayed as sex objects (the older girls, certainly.) Cast members do seem to respect each other, but jokes are played and taunting can be unnerving.

Consumerism:

Colas called "Choke" and other parodied brand names.

Drugs/Alcohol/Tobacco:

Violence

Cartoon violence includes hitting and playing pranks, as well as jokes about electrocution and self-harm.

Sex

"Making out" among cast members and some seductive behavior from the older teens.

Language

Common Sense says

What's the story?

Reviewed by Joly Herman

ALL THAT is for the bubblegum set what Saturday Night Live is for adults: raucous, sometimes edgy comedy. Its robust ensemble of comics have earned the title of "#1 Kid's Sketch Comedy Show" from Nickelodeon. Celebrity hosts and music groups also adorn the show's royal mantle. Certainly there is ground for the show's popularity among the Nickelodeon fan base.

Is it any good?

3

Seeing 10-year-old girls in full makeup and flashy outfits can be a bit odd -- especially when a tooth is missing here or there. It's as though these girls are being pushed to grow up before their time. A good illustration of this point is Jamie Spears, the younger sister of pop diva Britney Spears. She looks like Britney from the head up, but then wait, she's still losing her baby teeth, which says a lot about how these kids develop too quickly on one level while nature is taking its time.

All That presents a wild ride through the hormonal ups and downs of adolescence. It is clearly more up than down, but the group taunting and forced dares provide a glance into the darker side of this age group. The multi-cultural cast members range in age from 10 to 17, and they seem to have respect for each other, but some skits are more appropriate for the older cast members and viewers than the younger. Skits covering popularity contests, séances, dates and such portray coming-of-age rituals, but the discussions about who to make out with make it a bit too edgy for the youngest tweens. The gross-out factor is also something to be on guard for -- the show can push the limits of decency in this category.

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Parents and kids say

All Reviews

There are 13 reviews.

5

Posted on 06/18/08 by Anonymous Kid contributor, age 14

12+? total uncommon sense

What do you mean 12+? I watched this when I was nine or younger and still do. No sex, no language, minimal slapstick violence, no commercialism. Mild social behavior, and no drug use. Its a sketch comedy show, people. That means quirky, slapstick, spoofs. Its an easy 5 star show and good for 8+. I think it should have been rated tv-y
3

Posted on 05/18/08 by Anonymous Adult contributor

Good sketch show for kids

Currently, the old classic "All That" from the 1990s plays on the N. There isn't anything to worry about if you watch episodes on the N. Yes, there is some making out, but this is Nickelodeon for you. Later seasons from the early 2000s, when they got rid of the old cast, may contain edgy humor (like implied same-sex kissing or bodily function humor), but this is generally not present in the 1990s versions. Too bad no network has revived "All That" since its 2005 cancellation on Nickelodeon.
5


Posted on 01/30/08 by hannahhsmfan23 Kid contributor, age 10

i luv his show i watxched it since i was 6-9 years old
5


Posted on 12/16/07 by Whoo Hoo! Kid contributor, age 12

Best Show...........when it was on

All That! was all that and more, you rarely ever see it now. After Keenan left the show it hit rock bottom in ratings. I heard Keenan went to SNL (saturday night live. Man I wish the show would come back. P.S. Welcome to Good Burger, home of the Good Burger, may I take your order?
5


Posted on 07/29/07 by SisforShorty_456 Kid contributor, age 11

WHAT THE HECK COMMONSENSE!!!!

this site has no sexual references AT ALLL! if there is violence it is funny and not gory! i don't no WHAT commonsense was thinking! 12+ pffff.... this show is great for 8+! all im saying is that commonsense needs to get their reviews straight.
5


Posted on 07/20/07 by flyingryan1 Kid contributor, age 12

i laughed

I love this show. i wish it would be on again. my brother and i love it!!!
5


Posted on 01/28/07 by jacquesfrench Kid contributor, age 11
4


Posted on 11/20/06 by cup23 Kid contributor, age 11
4


Posted on 09/20/06 by martin Kid contributor, age 11

THIS SHOW IS ONE OF MINE FAVORITE REALITE SHOWS!
0

Posted on 04/15/06 by Anonymous Kid contributor, age 12

BRING BAK LORI BETH!!

What happened to All That? I used to come home from school every day looking forward to seeing All That. But that was in kindergarten. Now these wanna-be new kids come in and turn it into a show that is stupid and wierd and pointless. If you're going to take the old cast members off, at least cancel the show or show reruns or something! And Nickelodeon: If you want to get more older kids to watch, bring bak all the old shows like Pete and Pete, Clarissa, Wild and Crazy Kids, Double Dare, Cousin Skeeter and all the other good shows!

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Adult Reviews

There are 1 reviews.

3

Posted on 05/18/08 by Anonymous Adult contributor

Good sketch show for kids

Currently, the old classic "All That" from the 1990s plays on the N. There isn't anything to worry about if you watch episodes on the N. Yes, there is some making out, but this is Nickelodeon for you. Later seasons from the early 2000s, when they got rid of the old cast, may contain edgy humor (like implied same-sex kissing or bodily function humor), but this is generally not present in the 1990s versions. Too bad no network has revived "All That" since its 2005 cancellation on Nickelodeon.

Kids Reviews

There are 12 reviews.

5

Posted on 06/18/08 by Anonymous Kid contributor, age 14

12+? total uncommon sense

What do you mean 12+? I watched this when I was nine or younger and still do. No sex, no language, minimal slapstick violence, no commercialism. Mild social behavior, and no drug use. Its a sketch comedy show, people. That means quirky, slapstick, spoofs. Its an easy 5 star show and good for 8+. I think it should have been rated tv-y
5


Posted on 01/30/08 by hannahhsmfan23 Kid contributor, age 10

i luv his show i watxched it since i was 6-9 years old
5


Posted on 12/16/07 by Whoo Hoo! Kid contributor, age 12

Best Show...........when it was on

All That! was all that and more, you rarely ever see it now. After Keenan left the show it hit rock bottom in ratings. I heard Keenan went to SNL (saturday night live. Man I wish the show would come back. P.S. Welcome to Good Burger, home of the Good Burger, may I take your order?
5


Posted on 07/29/07 by SisforShorty_456 Kid contributor, age 11

WHAT THE HECK COMMONSENSE!!!!

this site has no sexual references AT ALLL! if there is violence it is funny and not gory! i don't no WHAT commonsense was thinking! 12+ pffff.... this show is great for 8+! all im saying is that commonsense needs to get their reviews straight.
5


Posted on 07/20/07 by flyingryan1 Kid contributor, age 12

i laughed

I love this show. i wish it would be on again. my brother and i love it!!!
5


Posted on 01/28/07 by jacquesfrench Kid contributor, age 11
4


Posted on 11/20/06 by cup23 Kid contributor, age 11
4


Posted on 09/20/06 by martin Kid contributor, age 11

THIS SHOW IS ONE OF MINE FAVORITE REALITE SHOWS!
0

Posted on 04/15/06 by Anonymous Kid contributor, age 12

BRING BAK LORI BETH!!

What happened to All That? I used to come home from school every day looking forward to seeing All That. But that was in kindergarten. Now these wanna-be new kids come in and turn it into a show that is stupid and wierd and pointless. If you're going to take the old cast members off, at least cancel the show or show reruns or something! And Nickelodeon: If you want to get more older kids to watch, bring bak all the old shows like Pete and Pete, Clarissa, Wild and Crazy Kids, Double Dare, Cousin Skeeter and all the other good shows!
4

Posted on 08/14/04 by Anonymous Kid contributor, age 11
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