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Dastardly and Muttley

(Rated TV-G, Children, cartoons, & animation, Starring Don Messick, Paul Winchell, Where to watch: Boomerang, DVD)
  • 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

    Wacky classic is dated, but still fun.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 6 and Up

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Violence is glamorized, and some characters are presented in a stereotypical fashion.
  • Violence & scariness:

    Dastardly and Muttley frequently run from bullets and explosives, but there's no bloodshed.
  • 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 Dastardly and Muttley

Parents need to know that this hilarious animated classic will make you want to root for the villain. But although it's very well executed, the series has its fair share of violence, weapon use, and stereotypes (the latter thanks mostly to its "classic" status).

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about heroes and villains. What makes the villains in this series funny and intriguing? Why are their pursuits ultimately unsuccessful? Why are villains fun to watch on TV even though they set bad examples in real life?

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  1. Adult Reviewer
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    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    my favorite cartoon of all time!!!!!

    i don't see anything wrong with this show. it's a true classic and i watch it all the time!!! it's a lot better than the trashy and disgusting cartoons of today. it's witty and has no toilet humor. i think toilet humor is what makes today's cartoons so stupid. hanna-barbera cartoons are the best!!!!

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