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Bingo America

(Rated TV-G, Game shows, Starring Patrick Duffy, Crystal Wallasch, Where to watch: Game Show Network)

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 4, age appropriate for kids over 6; suggested age 6.

  • Is it any good?

    3.0

  • Common Sense says

    Classic game inspires family-friendly show.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 6 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Some standard-issue game show greed, but it's not too extreme. Co-host Crystal Wallasch mostly stands around and catches the balls as they come out of the machine -- she appears to mostly be there to look good.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence & scariness:

    Not an issue.

  • Sexy stuff:

    Not an issue.

  • Language:

    Not an issue.

  • Consumerism:

    Given that this is a game show with prizes, the actual amount of products/brands getting significant mention isn't too bad. If prizes are mentioned but not won, they don't get described.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Bingo America

Parents need to know that there's very little iffy content in this family-friendly game show. Contestants are eager to win and get prizes (which are mentioned by name and therefore serve as promotion for the companies that supply them), but that's to be expected. The spokesmodel co-host doesn't seem to have much to do besides stand around and look good, but she's not as sexed up as the women on shows like Deal or No Deal. There's a strong home-play component, with viewers encouraged to print out traditional Bingo cards and mark out the numbers as the balls come out of the machine.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about why companies would want to supply prizes for game shows. What benefits to they get from having their products shown on TV? How is this different than paid product placement on other shows? Families can also discuss the appeal of game shows. Why do people enjoy watching them? Can you learn anything from them, or is it just undemanding fun? Is it more entertaining to see contestants win or lose? Why?
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