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George Lopez
- Syndicated
- Genre: Comedy
Common Sense Media says
Mild stereotyping in sitcom about a Latino family.
Parents say
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Kids say
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that the hard-working Lopez family is generally respectful (the teen daughter is much less whiny and defiant than teens on other shows, and the family is supportive toward the son with dyslexia). But innuendos are common, and some of the humor relies on put-downs ("she's not like you when you were getting married -- she's not a minor, not pregnant, and knows the name of the guy she's marrying"). The ethnic humor doesn't sink as low as it could, but it is there, and sometimes it's more stereotypical than it has to be.
What's the story?
Comedian George Lopez plays the titular character of this sitcom. A husband and father of two, George has risen through the factory-worker ranks to manage the plant, but he finds managing his friends and even his mother (who works at the factory) a constant challenge. His marriage to Angie (Constance Marie) has both rocky and tender moments while Angie's father, Vic (Emiliano Díez), offers mixed-bag guidance. Best friend Ernie (Valente Rodriguez) occasionally teases George, but is there for him when trouble comes up. That's a good thing, because surprises lurk around every corner. His kids Carmen (Masiela Lusha) and Max (Luis Garcia) are in the throes of teenage rebellion and his wisecracking mother, Benny (Belita Moreno), who enjoys tormenting her son with shocking exaggerations about his family.
Is it any good?
The show uses humor and hard work to deal with the challenges and adversity faced by all working families, and that's the through line in this standard-fare sitcom. What sets this sitcom apart from the pack is that it broke ground by focusing on a Latino family, and its success paved the way for other Latino-focused shows. Still, some aspects ring true but unfortunately, some of the humor draws on eye-rolling, "wouldn't-you-know-it" Mexican jokes.
Perhaps George Lopez will turn out to be an early forerunner of a less over-done show, just as The Jeffersons preceded The Cosby Show. In the meanwhile, like The Jeffersons, George Lopez will go down in sitcom history as a step forward -- even if it's never a classic.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about parenting styles. How does George's approach to parenting differ from his mother's? How do George's wife and kids support him and each other? What do these characters value, and how do they express that? Another topic could be George's work situation. What does it take to succeed when you aren't offered a lot of advantages in life? Also, what's easy and hard for George about supervising his friends and his mother at work? Would you want to manage your friends or family? Why or why not?
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This is funny.
It does have some sex references, but it's too funny to even concentrate on that. Enjoy this funny show.
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Are you trying to keep us in a bubble?
Like it a lot. Give me a break Common Sense Media, iffy for 13 to SIXTEEN?
... I swear parents are trying to keep us in a bubble.
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Very Humorous
George Lopez is very humorous, but can be offending to others.
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lopez fixs
well i loe g lopez fav show i cant go to bed weth out my g fics he #! but its kida funey he ses carmen your so gronded coffy lokes at you and ses d*** if u wana know more wach some on youetube i geve it a :) becus gorge is oways triying to ceape carmen a vergen at least till shes 18
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What a disappointment!
Geo Lopez is using this show to make money, certainly not as an opportunity to showcase hispanic culture. His constant put downs and low class humor show that he is being "successful" on the backs of hispanics. He had an opportunity to do something meaningful and classy;, instead he parades fictional dirty underwear in public and perpetuates a negative stereotype over and over again. Thumbs down!
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Kid, 11 years old
September 27, 2010
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I love this show a lot it is really funny. i watch it every night. my only concern is that sometims there is bad content in a few episodes the parents accuse the kids of having sex. i think it is iffy but really funny and there are also lots of good messages. 10+.
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TWO THUMBS UP!!
George Lopez is a great show! Sure, it's "inappropriate" and it shows "drinking" and "Child Rebellion" but that's what makes great television.
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HILARIOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It is so dang funny!!!! They talk about sex, drugs, and other things like that. There is a lot of adult humor. Benny smokes, is abusive, and drinks a lot. Carmen was drunk in one episode and so was Angie. But those are things that happen in real life, and each episode has a very important life lesson, plus every episode is hilarious!
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Kid, 12 years old
February 2, 2011
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Tweens and Teens
There are some sex realted things, yet in every episode there is a lesson. It teaches about cause and effects in life. :) Love It!!!
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This is a great show. Lots of sex involving talk about pregnancy, sex, and some short sex scenes. Everyone gos to a bar and drinks after work. Lot's of racial and ethnic stereo types. Language isn't so bad. The mom (Benny) is the worst role model in the world!!! She drinks, smokes, has sex all the time, got pregnant at sixteen, is an abusive and non-caring mother, and most of the bad language comes from her!!!
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| TV rating: | TV-PG |
| Network: | Syndicated |
| Cast: | Constance Marie, George Lopez, Masiela Lusha |
| Genre: | Comedy |
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