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The Monkees

(Rated TV-G, Comedy, Starring Micky Dolenz, Davy Jones, Peter Tork, Michael Nesmith, Where to watch: ION, Syndicated, DVD)

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 5, age appropriate for kids over 7; suggested age 7.

  • Is it any good?

    3.0

  • Common Sense says

    Hey, hey! Goofy TV classic from Beatles clones.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 7 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    The show's main message is the value of friendship (and music).
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence & scariness:

    Slapstick only -- pratfalls, goofy chase scenes, etc.

  • Sexy stuff:

    Some silly sexual innuendo with women in the objectified role -- but these instances are brief and uncommon.

  • Language:

    Not an issue.

  • Consumerism:

    The show became a promotional avenue for the band (which was created just for the show in the first place).

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About The Monkees

Parents need to know that this classic 1960s sitcom about four young men in a band is light-hearted, innocent fun. Some silly sexual innuendo pops up here and there, but it's pretty old-fashioned in its tone, and it's very mild.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the differences between The Monkees and The Beatles. What were parents' experiences with the two bands? How are they similar and different? How do the show and the characters reflect the culture of the time? Families can also talk about the fact that the band didn't exist before the TV show. Does that make the guys seem less like genuine musicians? What do you think the motivations were for creating the band and the show? Are there any parallels in today's TV/media world (Making the Band, for example)?
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