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Harvey Birdman: Attorney at Law
(Rated TV-14, Comedy, Starring Gary Cole, Stephen Colbert, John Michael Higgins, Where to watch: Cartoon Network, DVD)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 14, age appropriate for kids over 99; suggested age 14. -
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Common Sense says
Classic 'toons in trouble with the law; teens+.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 14–18
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What Parents Need to Know
About Harvey Birdman: Attorney at Law
Parents need to know that while this animated Adult Swim series features classic Hanna-Barbera characters that most kids will be familiar with (Shaggy, Speed Buggy, Yogi Bear, etc.), it gives them new personality quirks and puts them in some iffy situations -- which might confuse younger viewers. For example, Avenger, a large, purple eagle (Harvey Birdman's former sidekick and current legal secretary), likes to keep dead dogs around to play with, and Fred Flintstone is suspected of being a Mob boss. Little kids won't get the spoofy satire, so save this one for teens who will appreciate the humor.
Read our full review by Lucy Maher
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about what makes this show funny. Is it the dialogue? The stunts? Seeing familiar characters cast in a new light? Which Hanna-Barbera cliches does the series play up? What other classic cartoon icons can you imagine coming through Harvey's court?
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Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it
it's ok.
- I rate this title iffy for age 12 and give it
funny, crude.
i like it but not for young kids.
- I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Inane Parody of Classic Cartoon Characters
Harvey Birdman is a hit-or-miss comedy that is probably one of the most tame offerings on Adult Swim. Playing off of Hanna-Barbera insider jokes such as Shaggy being a pothead or Race Bannon being gay, the show uses absurdity and parody as social commentary. There is nothing particularly offensive (I've watched it with my Grandma without blushing)but my kid's don't particularly enjoy it either. Again, CS's review contains a factual error--the Peter Potamus' radioactive transformation isn't a metaphoric "stress monster" but an attempt at getting past Marvel Comic's legendary tight control of its creations, in this case, the Incredible Hulk! C'mon, CS! Get some reviewers who are familiar with the genre before they take an authoritative stance!
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
It's funny..but not right for some kids.
Some episodes aren't too bad for kids, and are only rated TV-PG; but know your kid on the TV-14 ones. A lot of them have sexual references(which mostly come from Peanut)and some suggestive dialogue; but overall, It's not as bad as some shows you'll see on Adult Swim. I say it's a funny show for 11+.
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