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The King of Queens
Common Sense Media says
A funny look at blue collar family life.
Parents say
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Kids say
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that the comedy is centered around a married couple and their problems, often sexual. Sarcastic humor is used as their primary form of communication and will be lost on younger kids. Teens might be bored since Doug and Carrie have no kids in the house.
What's the story?
THE KING OF QUEENS is Doug (stand-up comedian Kevin James) and his wife, Carrie (Leah Remini), a blue-collar couple living in Queens, NY. Their average lives are the basis for most of the storylines. Additional episodes are based on their home life, sex life, and communication (or miscommunication). Carrie's aging father Arthur (Jerry Stiller) lives with the couple and spends his free time driving them both crazy with his schemes to get rich.
Is it any good?
The King of Queens offers a refreshing escape from the stereotypical upper-middle class comedies that dominate primetime TV today. Yes, the show features the requisite bickering and over-the-top situations that characterize family sitcoms, but at least this show is free of the same tired characters we've seen too many times before -- a dad that needs more sex from his wife, a wife who needs more support from her husband, a few clamoring kids, and a nosy mother-in-law for good measure.
The King of Queens has been successful partly because the characters are imperfect people with everyday concerns and problems. Doug struggles with his weight, Carrie is focused on her career, the couple has constant issues with their neighbors, and neither is very interested in adding kids to their family. These adult issues may resonate with parents, although they are not appropriate for children.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about how the couple communicates. Are these extreme scenarios realistic? Do Doug and Carrie do outrageous things out of love for one another? Is sarcasm always a useful tool?
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funny
its very sex centered every episode has atleast a little somtin 2 do with it. lang. isnt horrible just a few D**n or hell.
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Funniest Show Ever
Absolutely the best show ever!
Some inapropriateness, but in the end there is always a good message, or a very good laugh! Recommended for ages 11+
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Perfect When Watched Together
I think that as long as its watched with a parent or a guardian, its good.
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Good old sitcoms for families with kids at least 11
+Doug is a walking joke
+don't have to see the first episode to
know the storyline
-sexual content galore
-some moms won't appreciate this show
giving "the Talk" before the parent
has chance to give it
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One of the best shows known to man kind.
I'd let my kids watch this. As long as they're with me, due to the sexual refrences and scenes.
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eh...
funny but has some sexual innuendo, but not too explicit, and kevin james is hilarious. except in one show, carrie pole dances.
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GREAT
i put social behavor as good because the main char. (DOUG) is nice...
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Awesome
As some people have said, there's basically nothing wrong with this show.
Love it!
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A Funny Show
It's a good show
Some topics like sex, and language are an issue
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| TV rating: | TV-PG |
| Network: | Spike |
| Cast: | Jerry Stiller, Kevin James, Leah Remini, Victor Williams |
| Genre: | Comedy |
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