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 | PAUSE: Know your child; some content may not be right for some kids. |
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Still Standing
- Lifetime Television, Syndicated
- Genre: Comedy
Common Sense Media says
Run-of-the-mill family sitcom lacks originality.
Parents say
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Kids say
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that the mom and dad in this sitcom keep the laughs coming by butting heads and reining in their three unruly kids. While they portray a seemingly typical couple -- and the family's underlying relationships are strong -- they get away with a lot more sarcasm and fun-poking than the average husband and wife. Some stereotypical jokes about the lesbian couple that lives next door.
What's the story?
In STILL STANDING, a blue-collar Chicago couple navigates raising their three kids while still making time for each other. Judy (Jami Gertz) and Bill Miller (Mark Addy, an Englishman whose American accent has its ups and downs...) are high-school sweethearts who want to be "cool" parents to their three kids. Outspoken teen Lauren (Renee Olstead) wants nothing to do with her parents, while big brother Brian (Taylor Ball) is discovering girls. The youngest, Tina (Soleil Borda), is oblivious to the hubbub surrounding her -- to which Judy's sister Linda (Jennifer Irwin) contributes by clashing with Bill.
Is it any good?
Like many sitcoms of its ilk, such as According to Jim and Everybody Loves Raymond, Still Standing engages audiences by creating silly scenarios with a happy ending. Nothing really sets it apart from the crowd, but Still Standing is a lighthearted sitcom that older tweens and young teens will likely find entertaining -- though, in the era of reality TV, older teenage viewers will most likely be bored.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about disagreements. Why is it important to treat family members and others with respect when ironing out differences? How can parents help kids understand that just because they argue doesn't mean they don't love each other? Can people be angry with each other and love each other at the same time?
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One of the best shows onTV...
Still Standing is a very good show.
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ALRIGHT SHOW, KIND OF INAPROPRIATE
This is a pretty good show. There are a lot of laughs, but sometimes it is inapropriate. There is one thing CSM did not warn parents about: The 4 or 5 episodes only about gays!(women and men)
its just gross. And, there is one episode that makes fun of Jesus that is jjust so offensive. So watch out for that.
Recommended ages 14+
PS= If you like Still Standing, then you mustThe King of Queens
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i think the show so funny.its really entertaining. me and my parents watch it.
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Awesome show
I loove this show it's my favorite show in the whole world! There is much language i notice and it's hilarious! I love how the mom talks in it so much for some reason. :)
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This is the perfect family show
I have a 13-year old son and twin 10-year-old girls, and we all love this show. Most sexual content goes over the younger ones' heads. Still Standing is a hilarious family program best for kids 11+.
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great show
i love all aspects and parts of this show. its great and very approriate. i watch it with my little brothers all the time. good show, good choice
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Like the rating TV-PG-D-L, the problem is mostly about sexual dialogue and language. But I love the message of it, it's about family love...
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| TV rating: | TV-PG |
| Networks: | Lifetime Television, Syndicated |
| Cast: | Jami Gertz, Mark Addy, Taylor Ball |
| Genre: | Comedy |
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