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Free Radio

(Rated NR, Comedy, Starring Lance Krall, Anna Vocino, Brian Huskey, Where to watch: VH1, Online)

  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 14, age appropriate for kids over 99; suggested age 15.

  • Is it any good?

    3.0

  • Common Sense says

    Edgy mock docu mixes improv laughs, insults.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 15–18

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Lance has good intentions, but he consistently makes silly, foolish, and insulting remarks on and off the air. His popularity is a result of his buffoonery, and management exploits him because of it. The KBOM staff is male and female and Caucasian. Guests are male and female and from various ethic/racial backgrounds and sexual orientations.

  • Violence:

    Guests occasionally threaten to slap, punch, or knock Lance out as a result of his foolish remarks during interviews.

  • Sex:

    Some strong sexual innuendo, including homoerotic references. Women are sometimes referred to as "chicks," and Lance requests women with "big boobs" on his billboards. One guest imitates a commercial for a feminine hygiene product. Some of the artists seen on posters are wearing revealing clothing. Veronica rubs and spanks her buttocks after trying on some underwear and invites others to spank her (but not in a violent context). Discussions of lesbians and "three ways."

  • Language:

    Audible language includes words like "bitch" and "ass." Stronger terms are bleeped out (even those spoken in Indonesian). Words like "moron" and "boob" are used to describe Lance, and words like "nuts," "wiener," "dick," and "package" are used to describe male genitalia.

  • Consumerism:

    Guest appearances by celebrities include Kiefer Sutherland, Jack Coleman, Angela Kinsey, etc. References are made to other personalities, like Christopher Walken, Wanda Sykes, and Carson Daly. Pictures of music celebs are seen in the background, and music from various bands is featured throughout the episode (and available on VH1's Web site). Spanx undergarments are featured in one episode.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Occasional references to alcohol.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Free Radio

Parents need to know that some viewers may find the humor of this improvisational "mockumentary" comedy -- which follows an inexperienced radio host who becomes popular due to his silly, tactless, and often offensive on-air commentary -- insensitive rather than funny. Expect some strong sexual innuendo, references to violence, and salty language ("bitch," "ass"). There are frequent quest appearances by celebrities like Kiefer Sutherland.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about intentionally rude or insensitive behavior in TV shows (particularly comedies). What's the difference between "poking fun" at someone and being insulting? Is it OK for comedies to cross the line between the two? Who decides what's funny and what's just plain rude? Families can also talk about the mockumentary genre. What kinds of things make these comedies look or sound like real documentaries? Does anything make it obvious that they're not?
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