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Sports Action Team

(Rated TV-14, Comedy, Starring Niki Lindgren, Kevin Kelly, Antoine McKay, Where to watch: NBC)

  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 13, age appropriate for kids over 15; suggested age 13.

  • Is it any good?

    2.0

  • Common Sense says

    Uneven improv spoof is strictly for sports fans.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 13–15

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    These sports reporters aren't good at their jobs, so some of their behavior is unprofessional. Team members include an Asian woman and an African-American male. Athletes and other sports personalities from different ethnic/racial backgrounds and genders are featured. Some men are heard making sexist comments about female athletes.

  • Violence:

    Some shoving and pushing, but these actions cause no real harm.

  • Sex:

    Some sexual innuendo, which should go over the head of younger viewers.

  • Language:

    Swear words are bleeped out and the characters' mouths are hidden when they're saying them.

  • Consumerism:

    Highlights various players and representatives from various professional sports teams from week to week.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Sports Action Team

Parents need to know that this comedy series is a parody of a sports interview show and caters to sports fans. The show's semi-improvisational nature leads to some strong language and storylines, and although much of the more-adult humor will go over the head of young viewers, parents may want to pre-screen. Parents should also know that this show provides some insight into what goes into a career in sports broadcasting and might be interesting to kids who are thinking of a career in sports journalism.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about what it takes to put a sports show together. What skills do you need to work in sports broadcasting? What makes a good interview? Families can also talk about their favorite sports teams and their favorite athletes. Who are the athletes that you most admire and why? Last but not least, parents and kids can discuss the nature of improv comedy. Is it always funny? Do you think the interviewees are in on the joke?
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