Common Sense Media Review
By Melissa Camacho
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Reality docu offers laughs, positive messages about family.
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Parent and Kid Reviews
Based on 43 parent reviews
Parents say the show is a hilarious and relatable depiction of family life, balancing work and home while maintaining humor through real-life situations. Reviewers appreciate its authenticity, positive family values, and the ability to connect with a wide audience, from teenagers to adults, making it a favorite for family viewing.
- funny and relatable
- positive family values
- great for all ages
- fresh take on reality
- enjoyable for families
Summarized with AI
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Based on 1 kid review
What's the Story?
A STAND UP MOTHER is a reality series that follows Last Comic Standing finalist Tammy Pescatelli as she balances her role as wife, mother, and stand up comedian. After relocating with husband Luca from Hollywood to Pennsylvania to raise their son, she finds herself trying to navigate small town life while trying to keep her career going. Meanwhile, the chaos created by her large Italian family gives her lots of humorous material. Excerpts from her comedy act are also featured throughout each episode.
Is It Any Good?
The show offers an entertaining chance to see what the everyday life of a stand up comedian is like. It also shows some of the challenges stand up comics face when trying to build their careers while raising a family.
There's lots of craziness, but in between it all are strong messages about the importance of family. It also serves as a reminder that humor can help cope with any situation.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about stand up comedians. What are some of the challenges stand up comedians face when trying to make a living doing what they do? Do you think it is harder for women to be successful stand up comics then men? Why or why not?
Do you think Tammy balances her career and family sucessfully? Does it look hard or easy? What kinds of things have been edited out of the show, do you think?
TV Details
- Premiere date : January 25, 2011
- Cast : Luca Palanca , Tammy Pescatelli
- Network : WE
- Genre : Reality TV
- TV rating :
- Last updated : October 9, 2025
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