Duck Dodgers

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Common Sense Media says

Daffy gets up to his regular tricks -- in space.
greenON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age.
yellowPAUSE: Know your child; some content
may not be right for some kids.
redOFF: Not age-appropriate for kids this age.
not for kidsNOT FOR KIDS: Not appropriate for kids any age.

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What parents need to know

Parents need to know that this sci-fi cartoon has its fair share of mild violence, innuendo, and nagging humor. But none of these factors outweighs the show's positive, fun elements, which include humor and a sense of adventure.

  • Duck Dodgers is a lazy, selfish hero, taking credit for deeds he hasn't accomplished.
  • Futuristic weapons, mainly guns. This is a conquer-and-destroy show, although it's all very cartoony.
  • Queen Martian is a risqué dresser.

What's the story?

DUCK DODGERS chronicles the adventures and mishaps of aspiring superhero Duck Dodgers (Daffy Duck, voiced in this incarnation by Joe Alaskey) and his assistant, Eager Young Space Cadet Porky Pig (Bob Bergen). Inspired by the original 1953 Duck Dodgers cartoon short (which starred the voice talents of the incomparable Mel Blanc), the series follows the outer-space adventures of Duck Dodgers and Porky as they face off against villains like fussy Marvin the Martian (Alaskey again).


Is it any good?

 

Ironically, Duck Dodgers is a rude, lazy, selfish hero -- just as Daffy has always been rude, lazy, and selfish in all of his cartoon appearances. Of course, it's those qualities that make his interactions with monotone, arrogant Marvin so funny. Meanwhile, it's Cadet Porky Pig who usually ends up saving the day for the Earthlings; it's because he's too humble to take the credit that Duck Dodgers gets away with being lazy! Parents should be sure to tell kids that, in real life, repeated laziness catches up with everyone.

Since this is a destroy-and-conquer type of show, futuristic weapons are regularly featured. Also, Queen Martian, ruler of Mars, is a rather risqué dresser -- parents might find her push-up bra and sheer skirt a little iffy. But all in all, the show's offenses are minor and the storylines are so engaging that kids won't get lost in the slightly eye-popping details.


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What families can talk about

Families can talk about heroism. What does it mean to be a hero? How should heroes treat other people? Who's the real hero in this series, Duck Dodgers or Cadet Porky Pig? Why do we like Daffy, even though he's usually so selfish?


This review was written by Deirdre Sheppard
Kid, 13 years old
August 24, 2011
 
great show
Duck Dodgers is just as bad a person as Daffy, but it's all intended as humer. Most of the human women on this show are pretty curvy, but other than that there's really nothing to worry about. You might think it would be a good satire for adults too, but my parents really hate this show. It gets kind of boring after a while because there are only 24 episodes.

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Parent of 15 year old
February 18, 2011
 
Probably for elder children, and teens, probably adults will enjoy some episodes
Best cartoon ever. But lets get the warning over. Violence: Future weapons, mainly guns, ingury shown. Sex: Martian queen has revieling clothing. Swearing: very mild some lines mistaking for bad words. Messages: Hero is lazy and rude. Some dangerous behavier. Villain is scary, very evil, and does faint a lot, also quite graphic. Overall very good, Marvin is the best.

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Teen, 15 years old
September 15, 2010
 
Looney Tunes in space
This show is like Looney Tunes, except the main character is Duck Dodgers (Daffy duck) and Cadet Porky Pig. Also it's in space. Parents may be concerned with role models. If you've watched Looney Tunes before, than you known that none of them are role models, and Daffy's one of the worst ones; he's selfish, rude and takes credit for ideas that Porky had suggested. But 7 year olds probably won't be intimidating Daffy. Overall, it's a good show. Not as good as Looney Tunes but good.

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This review was written by Deirdre Sheppard
Topics:adventures, space and aliens
TV rating:TV-G
Network:Boomerang
Cast:Bob Bergen, Joe Alaskey
Genre:Kids' Animation

This review was written by Deirdre Sheppard
 

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