Rocco Gets Real - TV-G
Celebrity chef helps the culinarily impaired.
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- TV Rating: TV-G
- Network: A&E
- Cast: Rocco DiSpirito
- Genre: Reality TV
Parents need to know
Families can talk about the popularity of cooking shows. Do shows like this one inspire people to cook more? Can regular people really make the dishes demonstrated on television? Families can also discuss how food is used in different cultures to bring people together. What kinds of food does your family eat on special occasions? Are there particular meals that you cook together?
Message
Social Behavior:
Food and cooking are introduced as ways to bring people together and celebrate special moments. Occasionally the student takes a little too much credit for the teacher's work, but it's all in good fun.
Consumerism:
Celeb chef DiSpirito was featured on the show The Restaurant and has written a few books; the series was timed to help promote his book Rocco Gets Real.
Drugs/Alcohol/Tobacco:
Wine and champagne are consumed during meals; wine is often used as an ingredient. Frustrated cooks sometimes drink while cooking.
Violence
Sex
Occasional discussions about cooking romantic meals.
Language
Occasional swear words ("f--k"), usually said by frustrated cooks, are fully bleeped.
Common Sense says
What's the story?
Reviewed by Melissa Camacho
Is it any good?
Unlike more traditional cooking shows, the series also mixes in humor as friends and family share their opinions about the novice chef's cooking talents. Watching the would-be cooks stumble through meal prep on their own also leads to some funny moments -- and on occasion, some strong language (but it's all bleeped out). Overall, the show's warmly positive message about cooking meals to bring people together and celebrate special occasions makes it a good family choice.
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