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Ice Road Truckers
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- Genre: Reality TV
Common Sense Media says
Dangerous driving makes for exciting reality show.
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that the truck drivers featured in this reality show are always at risk of accidents and even death -- which the narrator emphasizes regularly. Some scenes include mild to moderate accidents, though injuries aren't shown. The narrator also describes deadly accidents from the past while graphics and stock footage (like shots from below the ice as the trucks drive over it) hint at impending danger. The truckers sometimes engage in coarse humor (one moons the camera, though his butt is blurred onscreen), and occasional jokes about "peckers" and "kinky underwear" pepper the dialogue, but it doesn't go further than that.
What's the story?
Up in Canada, where diamond mining companies like DeBeers have set up shop digging through the ice for riches, a hearty group of men make a living driving trucks over frozen terrain, taking serious risks to feed their families and feel the thrill of danger. ICE ROAD TRUCKERS follows the day-today lifestyle of the guys who dare to drive the treacherous roads, as well as those who keep their trucks and roadways in good working order. With a mix of on-the-road footage and interviews with the truckers and their families, this illuminating series offers a peek into an occupation most of us have never even heard of.
Is it any good?
Lurking behind scenes of lighthearted macho fraternizing (like mooning the camera before taking the regulation pee-in-a-cup drug test) is the job's ever-present danger. The narrator describes past incidents in which drivers have dropped through the ice and died. And in one episode, an overconfident driver takes a turn too sharply and drives into a ditch, which poses the question: Will his next mistake be deadly?
The show features gritty characters, from veteran Alex -- who's quick with a joke and proud of his 11 children and seven grandchildren -- to twenty-something Jay, who's been on the road since he was 16 and is well respected for his smarts and professionalism. These big personalities keep Ice Road Truckers interesting, but viewers without a taste for rough-and-tumble guy humor -- or the show's inherent tension and somewhat salty language -- may not be in it for the long haul.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about the appeal of shows like this and Deadliest Catch. What's so fascinating about getting a glimpse of these dangerous jobs? Do you think these shows are more or less realistic than other reality series? Families can also discuss trucking in general. What would be appealing about being a trucker? What would be the hardest part of the job? Why are most truckers men? Would you take the risks the "ice road truckers" take? If so, would you do it for the money or the thrill?
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great for the whole family
My boys are 6, 7,and 10 and they love this show.
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Must see every Sunday night!
I don't say that about many shows but it is a every week got to see tv! It is not like all the other reality tv. I love seeing all the stuff these real "hard working" people go through and they take life by the horns and give it their all and then some. There is not awhole lot good on the tv in the summer months but this is a great show!
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tell the whole story
the show is good , but, the you make sound like the drivers pick up the load and drive 36 hours round trip none stop!
As a professional driver I know you do
not do that . the general public has a bad impression of otr (Over the road) drivers. Please dont ad fuel to there fire.
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Good Info on Truck Drivers
My husband is also a Truck Driver and so I know how the life is but being on tv like they are they should curve their language. I know that they beep the bad language out but kids aint that stupid and they can figure out what is being said.
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Ice Road Truckers
An intense, entertaining show. Trucking is a hard, tiring job for many.
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Pretty cool :)
I really like this show! Very exciting!
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AWESOME!!!!!!!!
You have got to see it, all my friends love it I love it to, it makes it cool because of dangers on the ice, there are some languge in it though, so just 10+ and over could probably watch it.
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| Topics: | cars and trucks |
| TV rating: | TV-PG |
| Network: | History |
| Cast: | Thom Beers |
| Genre: | Reality TV |
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