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Little Bill

(Rated TV-Y, Children, cartoons, & animation, Starring Phylicia Rashad, Xavier Pritchett, Gregory Hines, Where to watch: Nick Jr., DVD, Online)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 0, age appropriate for kids over 4; suggested age 4.
  • Is it any good?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    Little Bill knows a whole lot about love & laughs.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 4 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Little Bill's neighborhood is a mixture of many different people. Even when he gets himself into a fix, Little Bill is treated by his elders with respect. In fact, respect to one another is a theme throughout the show.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence & scariness:

    Not an issue.
  • Sexy stuff:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    Bill and his friends treasure what they have. They make games out of their imaginations.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

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  • Families can talk about the values of Bill's family. Is their interaction and how they navigate different situations, similar to your family dynamics? Do kids admire Bill?

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  1. I rate this title on for age 3 and give it 4.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    a good show..for little kids

    2 year olds wont have intrest in the show but kids 3-6 definetly will. little bill is a fun positive message filled show. for kids entering grades pre-1

  2. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Connecticut
    I rate this title on for age 4 and give it 4.0

    Racist? Nah. Less annoying than Caillou? DEFINETLY.

    I wish the reviewer who said that this show was "racist" would explain why....what's the point of expressing your view if you don't elaborate so people can see where you're coming from? I sure can't-I've never thought of this show as racist. The characters being black really isn't even the main subject of the program-they just are. The only objection I have to Little Bill is the occasional cute but erroneous imformation provided about various subjects, i.e. Little Bill saying that baby rabbits grow inside the mother rabbit's stomach (presumably until they are ready to be born)-I had to clear that up for my daughter, who is just starting to wonder about the facts of life. Other than that-we don't watch this often, but when we do, I have no objection to it-I consider it more entertainment than educational, but inoffensive and soothing. I'm not sure it would be of much interest to a kid younger than three or four, though. And also-it isn't Caillou, which is enough to warrant at least a four star rating as far as I'm concerned!

  3. Parent Reviewer
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title off for age 4 and give it 1.0

    RACIST

  4. Kid Reviewer Age 10
    Lives in Massachusetts
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    I love it!!!!!!

    I always liked that show and I still watch it.I know I'm too old for it but I have been watching it since I was 3 years old and I still LOVE that show!

  5. Kid Reviewer Age 10
    Lives in Massachusetts
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    I love it!!!!!!

    I always liked that show and I still watch it.I know I'm too old for it but I have been watching it since I was 3 years old and I still LOVE that show!

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