Wait Till Your Father Gets Home (Boomerang)
common sense media says
The '70s' answer to King of the Hill.
parents & educators say
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this '70s cartoon is a real period piece. Although the show professes an intolerance for racial stereotypes, the characters themselves are stereotypes. The main character's best friend is an unabashed racist with a negative comment about every minority from Jews to Italians to Latinos and beyond. It's clear that he's crazy, but the comments may still upset children -- and he does remain Harry's best friend. That said, this cartoon take-off of All in the Family is actually less edgy than that program was and, for older kids, could serve as a decent intro to the era.
Violence:
Vigilante character and his "army" carry and use weapons, usually against the hapless hero. No more injury results than a bump on the head.
Sex:
Cartoon raciness in the '70s was quite mild by today's standards -- mussed clothes, the faint suggestion of impropriety, etc..
Language:
Stereotypical racist references ("chinks," "spics," etc.).
Consumerism:
Not applicable.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking:
Some characters may smoke or drink.
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cammy48
kid, 11 years old
kid, 11 years old
A lot more funny than your average 70s cartoon
There is some smoking and drinking, but they didn't know better in the early 70s. Violence is limited to refrences by Ralph. There is racism, but think more foreign countries. Ther is some sexual behavior, but it is nothing you won't see on any show on Nick. It is a lot less cheesy than other class shows. Though, if it aired on t.v today, it would get a tv-pg.
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