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The Wendy Williams Experience

(Rated NR, Reality TV, Starring Wendy Williams, Where to watch: VH1)

  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 17, age appropriate for kids over 99; suggested age 16.

  • Is it any good?

    1.0

  • Common Sense says

    NYC shock jock brings trashy talk show to TV.

Why We Rated This off for Ages 16 and Under

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Williams often "gay" as an insult, repeatedly calling other stars gay and euphemistically asking callers if they're gay. Part of the fawning culture of celebrity.

  • Violence:

    Not an issue.

  • Sex:

    Almost every conversation Williams has is imbued with sexual innuendo, and she "helps" callers with their sexual dysfunctions. She grills celebrity guests about their sex lives, and her sidekick has made masturbation-related comments in regards to stars' pictures. References to body parts.

  • Language:

    "Ass," "bitch," "damn," etc.

  • Consumerism:

    Celeb guests pitch upcoming products/projects. Some logos visible in background of red-carpet segments.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About The Wendy Williams Experience

Parents need to know that this talk show-reality TV hybrid brings shock jock Wendy Williams' raunchy radio broadcasts to TV. Her shows include chats with celebrities in which Williams dissects their sex lives, as well as a question-and-answer period in which listeners with sexual issues call in for her advice. Voyeuristic and shallow, the show doesn't really offer anything worthwhile for viewers of any age.

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  • Families can talk about shock radio. What is it about DJs like Williams and Howard Stern that listeners find so funny? Are the radio segments as funny/shocking when they're aired on TV? Why or why not? Why do you think celebrities, callers, and other guests submit themselves to shows like Williams'? What do they get out of their appearances? Do you think they know what they're in for?
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  1. Adult Reviewer
    heavensgates1
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title on for age 11 and give it 1.0

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  2. Adult Reviewer
    kismet
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title on for age 13 and give it 5.0

    I LOVE WENDY!!!

    If you dont know who Wendy Williams is by now then you MUST be living under a rock! She is the all-time Queen of Media and all that that implies... Ppl who complain about her content kill me...I mean when you look at the trash thats on tv these days I find Wendy and her talk/radio show VERY refreshing. When I talk with my girlfriends, its stuff Wendys talking about. When I talk to my boyfriend, Its stuff Wendys talking about-if I talk to my MOTHER then its probally something that was discussed on Wendy! Her focus is NOT always on sex-however like art imitates life whats usually at the topic of convesation socially? Fun conversation anyway. And thats what The Experience offers, a FUN time! This is not newsradio-(although she stays mindful of current events and hot topics)This is drive time de-stress the day away banter. For adults, or the adult minded. I hate when ppl say off things about Wendy. Ms. wendy you go! Do you! Howard Stern once said something like the avereage person who likes the show listens a few times a week--ppl who "hate" the show listen EVERY DAY! Hypocrites! Get those ratings girl I know you love me for listening and you'll love me more for watching :)!

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    I rate this title on for age 17 and give it 5.0

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