Restorer Guy (TLC)
common sense media says
So-so show for house enthusiasts tame but not kid-targeted.
parents & educators say
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that the host of this reality show about a Virginia-based home restorer is a little rough around the edges. The fact that he's a smoker isn't specifically called out or commented on, but some shots show him with a cigarette in his hand, and others reveal when there's a pack lying around. That said, he's also a responsible, hardworking boss who treats his employees fairly.
Positive role models:
Host Gable Painter is a responsible boss. When one of his friends, who's also an employee, tries to skip work, Painter suspends him for a week without pay but isn't angry or vindictive about it. He also talks a lot about doing things right the first time and having respect for the buildings he works on. On the down side, there's not much gender diversity among the folks featured on the show.
Violence:
Not applicable.
Sex:
Occasional suggestive talk -- in one episode, for example, a customer jokes about someone's butt crack and recommends a Brazilian wax. But it's also made clear that this isn't appropriate.
Language:
Words like "butt" and "sucks" are audible; it's possible that some stronger choices may be silenced (if so, though, they aren't obvious).
Consumerism:
Not applicable.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking:
While the host isn't seen actually smoking, a couple of shots show him holding a lit cigarette and/or with a pack of cigarettes next to him.
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