 | ON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age. |
 | PAUSE: Know your child; some content may not be right for some kids. |
 | OFF: Not age-appropriate for kids this age. |
 | NOT FOR KIDS: Not appropriate for kids any age. |
Betty White's Off Their Rockers
- NBC
- Genre: Reality TV
Common Sense Media says
Hidden-camera show features laughs and bawdy behavior.
Parents say
Kids say
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that Betty White's Off Their Rockers is a hidden-camera reality series in which senior citizens play brazen pranks on much younger people. There's lots of sexual innuendo (as well as some blurred nudity), salty vocab, and staged crashes and assaults (though no injuries are shown). Drinking is visible, and brands like Mustang, Coke, and Sprite pop up. The pranks aren't mean spirited and attempt to break social stereotypes about the elderly.
What's the story?
BETTY WHITE'S OFF THEIR ROCKERS features an outrageous group of elderly hipsters playing pranks on unsuspecting twentysomethings. Hosted by actress and comedienne Betty White, the hidden-camera show features an ensemble cast of actors like Michael Alaimo, Lou Beatty Jr., and Reatha Grey participating in a variety of carefully crafted stunts and candid sketches. In between these scenes, White offers sassy commentary and words of wisdom based on what she's learned over the years.
Is it any good?
The show, which is adapted from a Belgian hit series, offers lots of hilarious moments as the cast engages in some crazy antics, like crashing into flower carts with motorized vehicles and flash dancing at a movie theater. Equally funny are the victims' reactions, which range from looking shocked to laughing hysterically from the weirdness.
It's all in good fun, but Off Their Rockers does have a fair bit of strong sexual innuendo, salty language, and bawdy behavior, making it an iffy choice for younger viewers. But it's not mean spirited, and teens and adults who can handle this sort of thing will enjoy lots of laughable moments that remind us that getting older doesn't mean that you can't still be outrageous, sexy, or fun.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about how society views the elderly. What are some of the stereotypes about the aging? Does the media contribute to these stereotypes? Do you think shows like this one help to break them?
When do pranks cross the line? What's an example of an inappropriate or harmful prank? How does it feel to be the butt of a joke?
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Hilarious, Just Hilarious
Wouldn't miss it! I'm glad I caught it! Laughed so much, I could barely breathe!
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Not much humor but lots of bad influence!!!!!!
too much of bad influences and foul language. I wonder what betty & her "buddies" will think is ok when they are face to face with God?
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Definitely for older teens
Even though this show does have a good message against ageism and can help parents to instill respect for older people in their kids, this show is totally for mid-to-older teens and young adults. There's plenty of sexual references, some language, drinking (and smoking by a young, kind of foul-mouthed man (though he does ask the older lady if she minded if he smoked, which people now rarely do) and other people in some parts) oh, and blurred nudity. I'm pretty sure this is targeted at younger people, to teach them that ageism is wrong, but still, the content would probably be rated R if it was a movie and it wasn't blurred and bleeped.
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hilarious
we watched this me and my 3 siblings ages 12 10 &8 'the 8 year old is very mature for her age ' and we all loved it laughed the entire time and found most of this show to be very family friendly and also tea i put this was educational well it taught my siblings that not all seniors are good and loveing like the ones they meet at a church or our grandma and grandpa but this is a wonderful program and i think a family could watch it i think even dear old grandpa and grandma would laugh so i say give it a chance you will love it trust me
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| TV rating: | TV-14 |
| Network: | NBC |
| Cast: | Betty White, Reatha Gray |
| Genre: | Reality TV |
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