From what I saw so far of the tv show, it's good fun and sends out a mesage of charity giving when the celebrities win. Appropiate for those in gradeschool and for those who can understand the nature of gameshows.
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Gameshow Marathon
(Rated TV-PG, Game shows, Starring Ricki Lake, Tim Meadows, Leslie Nielsen, Lance Bass, Where to watch: CBS)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 5, age appropriate for kids over 8; suggested age 8. -
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Common Sense says
Squeaky-clean contest recalls TV's simpler times.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 8 and Up
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About Gameshow Marathon
Parents need to know that, for the most part, this classic game show revival is pretty clean. But since it's a game show, be forewarned: Product placement runs rampant, and greed is usually encouraged. The celebrity contestants were obviously selected for their mainstream likeability rather than for the outrageous things they might or might not do on camera, which means their antics are tame enough for family viewing. The fact that contestants are playing for charity also makes them good role models for kids (and adults) of all ages.
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Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about the differences between the quirky game shows of yesteryear and the high-tech spectacles of today. Are intense lighting and dramatic music (think Who Wants to Be a Millionaire) really necessary to have a good time on TV? Have million-dollar game show prizes become so commonplace that we no longer appreciate winning the simpler things, like grandfather clocks? If all game show contestants had to give their winnings to charity (as this show's celebs do), would we still want to play -- or is the money all that matters?
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