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Biography

(Rated TV-PG, Reality TV, Starring Peter Graves, Where to watch: A&E, Biography Channel, DVD, Online)

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 7, age appropriate for kids over 10; suggested age 10.

  • Is it any good?

    3.0

  • Common Sense says

    Long-running docuseries profiles famous folks.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 10 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    The show's focus is on the positive aspects of someone's life. People featured tend to be mainstream figures who are often white and male.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Nothing major, but some episodes may discuss accidents or show photos or footage of films containing some minor violence.

  • Sex:

    Depends on the episode, but some may show people wearing sexy clothing, or scenes from movies that are slightly sexual.

  • Language:

    Very rare "damn" or "hell."

  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Some episodes may include photos or footage of smoking or social drinking, but it's not a major concern.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Biography

Parents need to know that this documentary program profiles famous people, including plenty of current celebrities. The show focuses on successful folks and takes a generally positive outlook toward them. While setbacks, family problems, and other struggles are mentioned when appropriate, they're not a major focus as they are in some other celebrity bio programs. Some episodes may feature discussion and/or footage of mildly sexual or violent content, but overall the series is just fine for family viewing with tweens and up (assuming kids are interested).

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about biographies. What would your biography look like? What aspects of your life would your profile focus on? What would you like to include, and what would you like to leave out? How complete a picture do you think this show paints of famous folks' lives? How do you think producers choose their subjects?
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