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Keyshawn Johnson: Tackling Design

(Rated TV-PG, Reality TV, Starring Sabina Vavra, Edward Larsen, Keyshawn Johnson, Where to watch: A&E)

  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 8, age appropriate for kids over 10; suggested age 10.

  • Is it any good?

    3.0

  • Common Sense says

    Football star tackles new challenge in tame reality show.

Themes in this show include:   materialism

Why We Rated This on for Ages 10 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    The show centers on design, but it also positively highlights Johnson’s career change from athlete to designer. Professionalism and pleasing the client are important to the team. The staff and clients are a diverse bunch.

  • Role models:

    Johnson isn't always the smoothest, but he's polite and professional and shows that it's possible to start a new career later in life.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Occasional disagreements and playful swats between the design team.

  • Sex:

    Very occasional, mild references to designs looking "sexy."

  • Language:

    Words like “idiot” are occasionally audible. Johnson’s other salty phrases are uttered off camera and are fully bleeped.

  • Consumerism:

    The show is a promotional vehicle for Johnson and his new design business. Various flooring, furniture, and design companies are featured and mentioned by name.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Johnson uses expressions like “you can’t drink champagne with beer money." Bars are built in some spaces; design conversations occasionally touch on topics like where to put drinks during social events.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Keyshawn Johnson: Tackling Design

Parents need to know that this reality series -- which follows former NFL wide receiver Keyshawn Johnson in his new career as an interior designer -- is pretty mild, though there are a few bleeped curse words (uttered off screen) and an obvious focus on consumer goods used to redecorate houses. There are also a few references to alcohol. Kids aren't likely to find the show particularly compelling, but adults who like this sort of thing will probably enjoy it.

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  • Families can talk about what makes interior designers "TV worthy." Do you think Johnson got a show because he's a good designer, because he's a former NFL player, or both? Do you consider him a good role model?
  • Families can also discuss the challenges of succeeding in a new career after already being successful in an earlier one. How do expectations affect your own happiness and others'?
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