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Saturday Night Live
(Rated TV-14, Variety show, Starring Tina Fey, Fred Armisen, Rachel Dratch, Where to watch: NBC, DVD, Download)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 13, age appropriate for kids over 18; suggested age 14. -
Is it any good?
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Common Sense says
Legendary late-night show funny for teens and up.
updated 05.05.09
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 14–18
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What to watch out for
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What Parents Need to Know
About Saturday Night Live
Parents need to know that much of the show's sexual, political, and racial humor may be too mature for some kids -- but it could also fly right over their heads. Stereotypes abound, from ditzy girls to angry black men, and they're treated with differing levels of social critique -- some shallow, some deeper. Due to the show's live nature, occasional curse words or other unplanned activity occurs (such as when Sinead O'Connor ripped up a photograph of the Pope on air). Many parents may remember their own experiences with SNL growing up and should know that, if anything, the show is tamer now than it was in its early years.
Read our full review by Sierra Filucci
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about the show's characters -- especially those based on stereotypes -- to ensure that teens understand the layers of comedy. What makes something funny? Also, what is the purpose of satire in our culture? How do you feel when someone you admire is being made fun of -- like a politician or celebrity? What would our culture be like if we weren't allowed to mock authority figures and role models?
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Lives in CaliforniaI rate this title off for age 13 and give itSNL rules!
Lives in OklahomaI rate this title iffy for age 10 and give itSNL review by critic07
It's so freakin' awesome i laugh so hard every time i watch it. I love freakin' Andy Samberg he is so funny! You should watch it if you have'nt seen it!
- Lives in VirginiaI rate this title on for age 14 and give it
I laugh so hard
This and Scrubs will become classics in about 20 or so years. A gem to all and non-stop laughs!
- Lives in CaliforniaI rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
this is an AWESOME show!!!!!
Well, this is a pretty funny show, and since they beep out most of the words, I think it's pretty well-approved. This show is filled with brillaint humor and is the best comedy show I have seen in years, next to America's Funniest Home Videos.
- Lives in ConnecticutI rate this title on for age 2 and give it
SNL KICKS A**
SNl, home to the future Hall of Fame Commedians, such as Darrell Hammond. Great and beloved commedians such as Chevy Chase, Dan Akroyd, Bill Murray, Will Ferrell, Mike Myers, Danna Carvey, and Jimmy Fallon all got their start hear. Parents be warned, the funnier skits involve nasty and offensive comments such.
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