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The Banana Splits and Friends Show

(Rated TV-G, Children's live action, Starring Paul Winchell, Daws Butler, Allan Melvin, Where to watch: Boomerang, DVD)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 0, age appropriate for kids over 4; suggested age 4.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    Classic kids' show mixes cartoons and music.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 4 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Not an issue.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence & scariness:

    Some mild violence in some of the show's cartoon segments. For example, in Danger Island, pirates attack the protagonists -- but there's no bloodshed, and the fights are mainly executed in jest.
  • Sexy stuff:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About The Banana Splits and Friends Show

Parents need to know that this fun, zany classic kids' series doesn't pretend to have any educational objectives -- it's all about entertainment. Overall, the characters are enjoyable, and there's not really any offensive content, but the show lacks structure.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about being silly and enjoying life. Why is it important to laugh and be silly sometimes? Do the Banana Splits enjoy life? Why is having fun such an important part of life?

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Most Recent Reviews

  1. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title off for age 4 and give it 1.0

    ?

    nascar, you talk how great the show is,but you gave it 1 star!

  2. Kid Reviewer Age 10
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 1.0

    it's a good show,sometimes.

    it's a good show because at the middle,they always put a cartoon,even in the 2nd season which started in 1970!In 1972,they made a special about the hocus pocus park and then they turn animated,sound stupid now?I can keep on going all night if I have to.They are a good show because Boomerang haven't canceled the show yet,it was on in 5:30p.m. today and yesterday.

  3. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title off for age 2 and give it 0.0

    the storm is right for dull and dim just like this

    so stupid

  4. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Texas
    I rate this title off for age 2 and give it 5.0

    for people 17+

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