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Make My Day

(Rated TV-PG, Reality TV, Where to watch: TV Land, Online)

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 7, age appropriate for kids over 9; suggested age 10.

  • Is it any good?

    4.0

  • Common Sense says

    Upbeat hidden-camera show will leave a smile on your face.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 10 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Good people are rewarded with a great day. What could be better? There's obviously some deception involved in the show's premise, but it's all meant well and in good fun.

  • Role models:

    The participants chosen to receive their special day are being recognized for being good, kind people who give back to their community.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Not an issue.

  • Sex:

    Occasional mild sexual innuendo, including references to "hot women." One participant claims that he's “straight” after getting a compliment from a man.

  • Language:

    Occasional profanity like “s--t” and “f--k” (usually uttered by surprised participants) is fully bleeped.

  • Consumerism:

    Actors, athletes, musicians, and other celebs are occasionally featured, including Lil' Jon,  NY Giants star Amani Toomer, and The Sopranos’ Vincent Pastore.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Make My Day

Parents need to know that this upbeat hidden-camera series about people who've been “set up” by friends and family to have one of the best days of their lives is age-appropriate for families of tweens and up to watch together. Expect a few mildly off-color jokes and the occasional bleeped swear word when participants are caught off-guard, but that's about the extent of the iffy stuff.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about what your own special fantasy day might consist of. Is there anyone you'd really want to meet or anything specific  you'd want to do or see?
  • Do you know anyone who deserves to have their own day made? What could you do to make that happen, with or without celebrity participation?
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