 | ON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age. |
 | PAUSE: Know your child; some content may not be right for some kids. |
 | OFF: Not age-appropriate for kids this age. |
 | NOT FOR KIDS: Not appropriate for kids any age. |
Whose Line Is It Anyway?
- ABC Family
- Genre: Comedy
Common Sense Media says
Hilarious improv comedy has some risque stuff.
Parents say
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Kids say
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that sly sexual innuendos are the basis of much of the series' comedy. Feigned making out, references to sizes of male and female body parts, and simulated sexual positions are common. Much fun is poked at the actors, other celebrities, and sometimes even audience members, but it's all done in humorous good taste.
What's the story?
Drew Carey (The Drew Carey Show) hosts improv comedy hit WHOSE LINE IS IT ANYWAY?, directing a stellar cast of comedians including Wayne Brady (The Wayne Brady Show), Ryan Stiles (The Drew Carey Show), and Colin Mochrie. Carey leads the actors through an obstacle course of comedic games as audience members keep the actors guessing with their suggestions for subject matter. The show also features the musical talents of pianist Laura Hall and guitarist Linda Taylor. The two shine as brightly as the actors in musical games like "Duet," which features two comedians who must make up lyrics as they sing together about a randomly assigned topic.
Is it any good?
There's no end to the fun of this show, but given the relatively high percentage of suggestive, innuendo-based jokes (although many are tame by a lot of primetime-sitcom standards), parents will probably want to preview before allowing young teens to watch.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about the issue of what stretches the boundaries of comedy. When is a joke taken too far? Where is the line between funny and hurtful when someone is being impersonated? Why is sexual comedy so enticing to the actors -- and the audience?
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Ryan Stiles is my favorite!!
There is no way anyone can watch this and not laugh until you pee your pants! One of the funniest things in the world is to watch people do improvisation. These guys do it so well. The millions of things they make up off the top of their heads is mind-blowing. Sexual stuff does get a little risque at times, but not all the time though. At times there's minor language as well. Sometimes they even get the audience in on the skits! Wouldn't that be fun to do?
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Kid, 11 years old
August 26, 2010
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HA HA HA HA LOL ROFL LMAO ehh.....
I'm sorry this show is hilaroius
"My name is Horton
and I just met a ***"
-Wayne
Anyways, this show is hilarious and apporipiate for child 9 or 10,and because by now kids in your area say **** and ***! So really nice, but the sex is not apopiate, but I'm sure all of you parents by now told your children about sex (and if your a comedian how good it felt).
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A funny show, but parents be ready with that mute button.
This is a hilarious show with great laughs for everyone, but be warned the innuendo can get pretty bad. Parents, if you're showing this to younger kids, stay on that mute button or be ready to change the channel cause you will need to filter it.
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THIS SHOW IS HILLARIOUS! I have watched it since I was 10. I found out about by watching an "animutation" called Hyogagkoyuchi which showed Colin Mochrie's head on a badly drawn sun. I asked my mom who that man was and she said "Holy crap, I love Colin Mochrie, he is on a hillarious show called "Whose Line Is It Anyway? that I bet you would like!". She taped one on our DVR and I laughed out loud. "Whose Line" has been my absolute favorite ever since (Well, along with Phineas and Ferb and MAD). I did learn a couple of cuss words including l*sbian and l*p dance, from this show, but it is still hilarious. Here is a rating guide to tell parents what this show is all about : Violence, None. Language : b*tch (censored), a** (uncensored), h*ll (uncensored), d*mn (uncensored), sh*t (censored), p*ss (uncensored), f**k (censored), b*st*rd (censored), p*nis (uncensored), v*g*n* (uncensored), c*ndom (uncensored), crap (uncensored), l*p dance (uncensored), m**l (uncensored), Trojan (uncensored), layed (uncensored), and l*sbian (uncensored).
Sexual Content : Lots of references to "having sex" and "making out".
Consumerism : A TON of references to pop culture from the 2000s and late 90s. Alcohol References : Beer is sometimes shown, but no cigarrete of drug stuff.
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lol funny
This is the funniest show im ten but i watch it anyway lol i like Wayne and Colin the are my favorite but it does have some sexual issues
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I guess I shouldn't watch it, LOL!
(: I know that I'm 11 ::sigh:: But I've been watching WLIIA my WHOLE life...I practically grew up with this show! When ever there's something inappropriate, my lil' 7 year old sistah and I just ignore it. So, even tho I'm 11...I recommend Whose Line for teens ages 13+ :)
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Great for 13 and up... and the show is HILARIOUS
HILARIOUS!!!!! I tune it EVERY SINGLE NIGHT!!! I always get a good laugh from it. The talent conttinues to amaze me. although theere are alot of sexual refferances... :(
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Hilarious
This show is so hilarious; it always keeps me laughing. XD
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| TV rating: | TV-PG |
| Network: | ABC Family |
| Cast: | Colin Mochrie, Drew Carey, Ryan Stiles |
| Genre: | Comedy |
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