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iCarly Saves TV
- Nickelodeon
- Genre: Comedy
Common Sense Media says
Tween-friendly special has lots of online tie-ins.
Parents say
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Kids say
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that, like the regular iCarly series, this TV special features plenty of plugs for the show's website, including a strong sales pitch that tempts viewers with promises of extra clips. That said, if kids and parents watch together, this show could prompt great discussions about Internet rules and safety, as well as issues like how fame impacts values and maintaining the integrity of your personal beliefs. Content-wise, the special is quite tame, with negligible boy/girl dynamics and virtually no iffy behavior -- although the few authority figures in the show are cast in a pretty negative light, coming off as over-protective, out of touch, and, in one case, happy to take advantage of the teens.
What's the story?
In ICARLY SAVES TV, a TV station takes an interest in iCarly, the popular Web-based show created by Carly Shay (Miranda Cosgrove) and her friends Sam (Jennette McCurdy) and Freddie (Nathan Kress). Though the prospect of crossing over to TV is exciting at first, the teens soon grow disenchanted with the changes the new producers make to the show's format. Eventually Carly is forced to decide between her new fame and the values she holds most dear.
Is it any good?
For tweens already familiar with the characters and format of the regular iCarly series, there's very little about this TV special that will jump out as new. The special's content is still tween-friendly, and Cosgrove and McCurdy are again at their witty best. The only point of contention for parents may be the somewhat jaded way the special treats its adult characters, presenting them as exaggerated extremes -- an overly protective mother, an irresponsible older brother/guardian, and a TV producer who scams the naïve teens.
If this is your tweens' first introduction to this Web-integrated series, know that they'll be bombarded with reminders -- both audio and visual -- to visit the show's website for information, character insight, etc. Take the opportunity to have a discussion about your family's Internet rules and Internet safety in general.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about the Internet. How does it impact the way you meet and relate to people? Do you have any friends you met online? Do you and your friends communicate that way? How does using text messages, IM, email, etc. change our personal relationships? How has the Internet changed people's access to fame? Is it any easier to become famous -- or notorious -- with the Internet? Why or why not? Also, what are some of the dangers of the Internet? Do you know anyone who's been bullied or otherwise treated badly online? How did they handle it? How can you protect yourself? Remind your kids that they should never say anything online that they wouldn't say to someone's face, and make sure tweens understand your rules for using the Internet, especially regarding uploading videos and providing personal information.
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sam is a good role model
sam is good role model cause even though she's violent she does have real problems that some people can relate to and really she is a good person at heart.she doesnt really have much though or a good home life. other then that you shouldnt take everything they say and do too seriously
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iCarly. . are you sure they "Saved" TV?
The show is a great idea, I think its REALLY funny, my favorite characters are Sam and Spencer. Although there are things I am concerned about, like, what's with all the making out? And the dancing bra. . . . questionable, yet suprisenly funny. I don't like how they say "Oh my God!" all the time, cuz I don't like it when people constantly say God's name in vain. I understand it slips out, but they say it over and over again. I don't like how they insult and argue with each other all the time, every once in awhile I'd let it slip, but that's almost the intire idea for the show. Plus, I liked Miranda Cosgrove in Drake and Josh because she had a more interesting character. Also I think its weird that everyone picked on Freddie cuz he never kissed anyone, I mean if he's waiting for the right person thats okay, a kiss means nothing if its with nobody you love. Well, that's what I think anyways. I would recomend the show to kids 8+
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A Few Ok Gags, Didn't Make Much Sense
It was really silly and made no sense. But that's iCarly
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Kid, 10 years old
February 20, 2011
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Spencer is very funny. Sam needs to get a grip on herself. Carly is a good role model. Freddy is to smart!
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The worst.
This show and its tv movies could be so much better. The premise is great, the characters are likable- at least Freddie, Carly, and Spencer are, but Sam really needs to be toned down.
This is one of her worst "episodes," by which I meant **violent outbursts.** While Sam beats a dinosaur, FREDDIE is forced to rub ice on a grown male's bare belly- I enjoy awkward comedy enough to see a vague, twisted shade of humor, but I am also conscious enough to realize when it's inappropriate. This is NOT just a "humorous uncomfortable scenario" and should not be written into tween comedy. Kind of obvious why a tween should not be touching an grown man's bare ANYWHERE- whether he is a stranger or family- UNACCEPTABLE.
Other concerns are obnoxious, gross behavior- I was once a kid. I was both obnoxious and gross, and I enjoyed gross tv, and I know kids enjoy it as well, so I let this part slide- that's just normal good kid stuff.
My kids are under age ten, and my oldest two enjoy this show, but even they thought Sam's bullying behavior was over the top, and the first time they acknowledged it was when they saw iCarly Saves TV. Fortunately, my kids are pretty bright, and they have decided on their own that they don't care much for Sam. They loved the show in its beginning, but their interest has declined, and she is actually their least favorite part of the show.
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Kid, 12 years old
April 13, 2011
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I love this movie!!!
THIS IS THE BEST SHOW ON TV!!!
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gets annoying with the love after awhile
Seriously Carly and Freddy should be together OMG!
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I think saying Oh my God is a concern for some parents and they say hobnocker in 1 episode which is VERY innapropriate. And in 1 episode it is making out ALOT in idate a bad boy. Sam has major anger issues it can be funny but i suggest being old enough to understand to not do what she does.
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| Topics: | book characters, friendship |
| TV rating: | TV-Y7 |
| Network: | Nickelodeon |
| Cast: | Jennette McCurdy, Miranda Cosgrove, Nathan Kress |
| Genre: | Comedy |
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