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Osbournes: Reloaded (Fox)
Parents Need to Know...

that, although Sharon Obourne has described this variety series in interviews as "family entertainment," it's nothing like family-centric variety shows of yesteryear such as The Sonny and Cher Show or Donny & Marie. For one ... read more

Age 15+
Osbournes: Reloaded
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Dogg After Dark (MTV)
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that this late-night variety show from rapper Snoop Dogg includes lots of strong language (words like "ass" and "damn" are audible, while stronger choices are bleeped), as well as drinking and smoking. Some of the sketches reinforce ... read more

Age 14+
Dogg After Dark
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Dance on Sunset (Nickelodeon)
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that this tween-targeted dance/variety series packs a promotional punch with its many music videos, guest performances, and plugs for its own Web site. If your tween is already up on the latest tunes, the show will reinforce their ... read more

Age 7+
Dance on Sunset
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Last Call with Carson Daly (NBC)
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that this late-night show -- which features documentary-style interviews and recorded performances of musicians, actors and comedians -- is less comedy-oriented than other talk shows. But it's still on the edgy side: Conversations ... read more

Age 14+
Last Call with Carson Daly
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Foxworthy's Big Night Out (CMT)
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that while comedian Jeff Foxworthy hasn't shied away from making his share of tasteless jokes in the past, for this show he sticks to the straight-and-narrow and delivers good, clean fun. He does include some of his trademark redneck ... read more

Age 11+
Foxworthy's Big Night Out
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The Andy Milonakis Show (MTV)
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that while this show may not have explicit references to sex, violence, or drug use, it's almost worse than shows that do because it's so stupid. Andy Milonakis makes people feel uncomfortable. That's all that happens. Parents should also ... read more

Age 13+
The Andy Milonakis Show
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Pet Star (Animal Planet)
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that this variety show competition focuses on animals (mostly domestic pets like dogs, birds, etc.) whose owners want to show off their nifty tricks. Clearly, the owners adore their pets -- they speak proudly of them and lovingly stroke ... read more

Age 5+
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In Living Color (BET, Syndicated)
Parents Need to Know...

that the humor in this groundbreaking sketch series is edgy and smart and was in many ways ahead of its time when it debuted in the early 1990s -- but today's teens (and younger children, especially) probably won't appreciate it from that ... read more

Age 14+
In Living Color
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Saturday Night Live (NBC)
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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 ... read more

Age 14+
Saturday Night Live
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MADtv (Fox)
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that many of the series' sketches explore sexual themes, include explicit terms, and imply drug use and excessive alcohol consumption. American institutions, from the presidency to Oprah, are all fair game for spoofs and satires, some of ... read more

Age 15+
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All That (Nickelodeon)
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that the edges this show pushes may not be appropriate for some tweens. Some skits are gross in the extreme (a character is vomited on over and over again), while some are sexually suggestive (cast members make out). The On Air Dare ... read more

Age 8+
All That
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The Amanda Show (Nickelodeon)
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that this show is mired in violent cartoon humor, questionable social behavior (including stereotypes), and strange gross-out punchlines that dilute the appeal of star Amanda Bynes. Kids will find this show very stimulating, though ... read more

Age 8+
The Amanda Show
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