Common Sense Media Review
By Melissa Camacho
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Funny, edgy game show jokes about sex, drugs.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 15+?
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What's the Story?
TRUST ME, I'M A GAME SHOW HOST is a quiz show that requires contestants to determine which host is telling the truth. In each round of the contest, each of the show's hosts, Michael Ian Black and D.L.Hughley, present a player with two strange, implausible, or just plain weird facts. One is true, the other is a complete lie. The contestant must decide which host is telling the truth. If s/he chooses correctly, s/he gets some cash. After a few rounds, the contestant gets a chance to choose a true fact from a range of statements to add an additional $20,000 to their winnings.
Is It Any Good?
Trust Me offers the typical game-show fare by featuring contestants trying to determine correct answers to win some money. But what sets it apart are the two hosts, who use their comedic skills to embellish the stories they tell the contestants.
There are lots of laugh-out-loud moments, but the humor is pretty risque. There also are enough interesting stories to keep you guessing along with contestants. It's not for everyone, but, for those mature enough to handle it, this show is a lot of fun.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about game shows. What makes them entertaining? Is it the kinds of games that people play? The prizes? The hosts? Would you like to be a contestant on a game show? Why?
Why do some TV shows and movies feature swearing and people joking about or engaging in risky behaviors such as sex and drugs as a way to be funny and entertaining? Do you think this kind of material is appropriate for game shows?
TV Details
- Premiere date : October 22, 2013
- Cast : D.L. Hughley , Michael Ian Black
- Network : TBS
- Genre : Game Shows
- TV rating :
- Last updated : October 24, 2022
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