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Glenn Martin, DDS
- Nickelodeon
- Genre: Comedy
Common Sense Media says
Sardonic Nick at Nite 'toon veers into adult territory.
Parents say
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that, even though Nickelodeon is touting this animated series as "a new twist on the classic family sitcom that tweens and their parents can both enjoy," it's pretty iffy viewing for kids. For one thing, it's a little cheeky when it comes to sexual references (a scene shows a character watching porn while he's babysitting an infant, for example -- although no sensitive body parts are shown). For another, characters occasionally use words like "bastard" and "whore," and there's also some blood-inducing cartoonish violence.
What's the story?
A suburban dentist (voiced by Kevin Nealon) takes his family on the road in GLENN MARTIN, DDS, a stop-motion animated series executive produced by animator Eric Fogel, who brought the world Celebrity Deathmatch. From the comfort of his RV-turned-mobile dentistry office, Glenn travels the country with his wife, Jackie (Catherine O'Hara); his 13-year-old son, Conor (Peter Oldring); his 11-year-old daughter, Courtney (Jackie Clarke); and Courtney's 13-year-old "assistant," Wendy (Judy Greer). Their dog, Canine -- whose anus is both "oversized" and prominently featured -- is also along for the ride.
Is it any good?
Teetering on the line between family entertainment and edgy adult humor, Glenn Martin, DDS, signals a bit of a departure for Nickelodeon's "Nick at Nite," an after-8 p.m. programming block that also includes clear-cut family fare like The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and The Nanny. But while some parents might welcome the show's reliance on pop culture jokes that are clearly aimed at them (a Sex and the City bit is particularly funny), some might consider it a bit too cheeky for what's ostensibly a children's channel. And the thing is, they'd have a point. It's less appropriate for kids than, say, The Simpsons. But it certainly isn't the most obvious viewing choice for "tweens and their parents," as the network has suggested in its promotions for the show. Teens, yes. Tweens, no.
In terms of comedic quality, Nealon and O'Hara are solid choices to voice the heads of the Martin household, and the show is funny enough to make its use of a canned laugh track seem a little bit lame. Still, it seems doubtful that Glenn Martin, DDS, will become an animation classic that stands the test of time. It's not the funniest thing on television -- or even in its time slot. But for parents and kids who prefer their family humor with a little kick, it delivers.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about whether or not this is really a "family show." Do you think it's OK for tweens (kids ages 8 to 12)? Why or why not?
Glenn and his wife struggle with luring their kids away from their cell phones and other portable technology long enough to participate in family activities. Do families spend less time together as a result of technology, or does technology help keep families more connected?
Why do you think the show's creators chose an animated format? Would the series work equally well as a live-action sitcom?
Teens: Do you think Glenn's son and daughter act like a typical 1- and 11-year-old?
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Shockingly Inappropriate!!!!!!!!
Even the introduction has inappropriate content in it!! I could tell it was going to be a nightmare as soon as it started because we got to hear weird hints about a dog having a huge butt hole. I was watching it with my younger cousins and my grandparents and it was very awkward. We finally decided to change the channel. This show is up there with Family Guy!! Why would they show this on a kid's network at 9:00 PM?? They are completely insane. DO NOT allow any children to see this show.
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ADULTS ONLY!! This show is not for any kid at any age!
ARE YOU KIDDING ME? Who rates this stuff? Have parents seen this trash? The half a minute it was on (in the 7:00 hour) at my house I heard a prostitute explaining how she faked.....you know what! A cartoon on Nickelodeon at that hour...heck they talked about drug alcohol and sex in a brief moment. What parent thinks that's ok for kids. And we apparently need to be careful of the ratings we get here on Common Sense now. No 12 year old should ever watch this show...ever! Who at CS writes these reviews...SHAME ON YOU. It doesn't teeter on the edge...it falls over it...you think whores talking about how to fake an "O" is ok for any aged child? Nothing family about it unless prostitution is ok discussion in your home. And that was just one episode!
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No Good
This show is just plain bad. It's like it's trying really hard to be a claymation version of Family Guy and failing about as epically as you can.
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This show... is okay. But I do have to agree with Common Sense Media on this: Nick at Nite IS venturing into adult territory.
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TEENS WATCH,NOT KIDS
this show can be a little violent,plus it some language that it inappropriate for kids,I think that the sex not that bad,the main point it that it aim for teens,not for kids.
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maybe for some tweens, but teens can handle it.
Think the show is so funny! Maybe not very appropriate for young kids, but also a great opportunity for parents to explain appropriate and inappropriate if their child notices the adult content. In other countries, some of this material is on all day for all ages. Sometimes iCarly isn't so appropriate....
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Kid, 8 years old
February 17, 2010
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Nickaloden has gone over the edge
THIS SHOOD BE CANSLED!!!!!!!!!!
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Parents be aware that show is not a "family" cartoon.
On my TV, they rated this show as PG. Are they seriously trying to disguise a clearly TV-14 show as PG??? This show is definately not something that a person under 14 should be watching. The one show we watched showed the family in Amish country. They used some harsh language (not cursing) and couple sexual themes. The characters are your sterotypical people...clueless dad, brainless teenage boy, power greedy daughter, etc. The theme that stuck out for me was that it was okay to do what you want and not care who it affects around you.
By the way, I could not submit review without giving it a star rating...honestly, it doesn't even deserve one, but had to put in one to submit this....
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Give it a XXX Rating and get it off Nick
Show should be on HBO and given an R rating. The episode on 11/2/09 (8 pm EST) featured Mother Therese in Hell talking with the Devil! Anti-Catholic - much. The show has no business being on Nickelodeon (I've read where Nick is planning to show it during the day as well (probably right after Dora). Nick has SOLD OUT!
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Boring,retarted,gross,and inapropriate
It shows ppl about to have sex and some mild violence. The show is disgusting and they dont swear often. They r racist and talk about stuff like prostitutes and whores. Deafinatly should not be PG.And it is the worst idea to show it on nick and at 8:00! ITs definatly not 4 kids. And its sooooo boring
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| TV rating: | TV-PG |
| Network: | Nickelodeon |
| Cast: | Catherine O'Hara, Judy Greer, Kevin Nealon |
| Genre: | Comedy |
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