I think this show is great! Some of the episodes are educational but not many. I like the black and white episodes but not the ones where its in color.
The Andy Griffith Show
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Common Sense says
Cheery classic has positive, kid-friendly lessons.
Why We Rated This
for Ages 6 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
This review of The Andy Griffith Show was written by Melissa Camacho
Parents need to know that although this classic '60s comedy series features simplistic storylines and dated humor, it also offers timeless lessons about responsibility, kindness, and the consequences of your behavior. It's a cheerful, squeaky clean -- and very idealized -- example of strong family and community relationships in a small town.
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about what it's like to live in a small town. What are the advantages of living in a tight-knit community? Disadvantages? What do small towns offer that cities don't, and vice versa? Parents and kids can also talk about how families have been presented on television over the years. How has TV family life changed over the past 40+ years? What's the definition of family today? Do you think a single dad was a typical TV character during the '60s?
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What’s the Story?
Is It Any Good?
The Andy Griffith Show, which aired from 1960-1968, was part of a TV trend that (somewhat ironically) epitomized traditional family values by featuring a family headed by a widowed parent. The series also provided a welcome, albeit idealized, version of simple, quiet American life during a time when the country was experiencing major civil unrest and was in the midst of the Vietnam War. Granted, the show's humor is dated, the cast is hardly diverse, and the storylines are simplistic (especially when you compare them to today's typical family sitcom). But what makes Andy Griffith stand the test of time is its focus on kindness and the importance of community.
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I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
Great show for all ages
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I rate this title on for age 4 and give it
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- Good role models
Perfect!
A funny show. Perfect for ANYONE :)
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I rate this title on for age 10 and give it
Almost every episode is safe for all ages.
There's some episodes with suggestive and/or romantic content, but it's generally mild. 10+.
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I rate this title on for age 7 and give it
Classic!
I loved this show, but once Barney Fife left, the show went downhill fast!
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I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
one of the best shows ever
i think all ages 2 to 200 would love this show


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