Common Sense Media Review
By Melissa Camacho
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Quirky activities are pretty funny -- but also dangerous.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 11+?
Any Positive Content?
Where to Watch
Parent and Kid Reviews
What's the Story?
In ALL JACKED UP, host C. Thomas Howell travels around the country to meet the people who spend their time participating in some pretty unusual activities, from raising and racing ostriches to traveling at 60mph using an 18-wheel bodysuit to operating giant, fire-breathing demolition derby robots. After meeting the creative (and sometimes quirky) people who participate in these pursuits, Howell tries them himself -- within a safe, controlled environment, of course.
Is It Any Good?
The series takes a fun, nonjudgmental look at the some of the zany activities that people across America enjoy. Unlike video stunt shows such as Country Fried Planet or Whacked Out Videos, All Jacked Up highlights and celebrates the different kinds of creative and entrepreneurial thinking that goes into the featured activities. It also makes a point of underscoring any interesting biological, military, and/or engineering details that make some of the feats possible.
Because the stunts featured on the show can result in serious injury or death, parents should exercise caution when allowing young kids to watch. But for those who like and are mature enough to handle stunt-oriented reality shows, it's definitely an entertaining choice.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the appeal and the excitement of dangerous stunts and extreme sports. Does the element of risk make sports more exciting?
How do YouTube and other sites create exposure for people/events that aren't usually featured in the more mainstream media?
Do you have an interesting or "different" invention or hobby? What is it? What inspires you to do it? Do you think you'd ever be able to turn it into a thriving business or career?
TV Details
- Premiere date : August 22, 2009
- Cast : C. Thomas Howell
- Network : CMT
- Genre : Reality TV
- TV rating :
- Last updated : September 24, 2022
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