Parents' Guide to

Betty White's Off Their Rockers

By Melissa Camacho, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 13+

Hidden-camera show features laughs and bawdy behavior.

TV NBC Reality TV 2012
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age 9+

Based on 1 parent review

dr dew
dr dew Adult
April 8, 2012
age 9+

hilarious

we watched this me and my 3 siblings ages 12 10 &8 'the 8 year old is very mature for her age ' and we all loved it laughed the entire time and found most of this show to be very family friendly and also tea i put this was educational well it taught my siblings that not all seniors are good and loveing like the ones they meet at a church or our grandma and grandpa but this is a wonderful program and i think a family could watch it i think even dear old grandpa and grandma would laugh so i say give it a chance you will love it trust me

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Too much violence
Too much sex
Too much swearing
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What's the Story?

BETTY WHITE'S OFF THEIR ROCKERS features an outrageous group of elderly hipsters playing pranks on unsuspecting twentysomethings. Hosted by actress and comedienne Betty White, the hidden-camera show features an ensemble cast of actors like Michael Alaimo, Lou Beatty Jr., and Reatha Grey participating in a variety of carefully crafted stunts and candid sketches. In between these scenes, White offers sassy commentary and words of wisdom based on what she's learned over the years.

Is It Any Good?

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The show, which is adapted from a Belgian hit series, offers lots of hilarious moments as the cast engages in some crazy antics, like crashing into flower carts with motorized vehicles and flash dancing at a movie theater. Equally funny are the victims' reactions, which range from looking shocked to laughing hysterically from the weirdness.

It's all in good fun, but Off Their Rockers does have a fair bit of strong sexual innuendo, salty language, and bawdy behavior, making it an iffy choice for younger viewers. But it's not mean spirited, and teens and adults who can handle this sort of thing will enjoy lots of laughable moments that remind us that getting older doesn't mean that you can't still be outrageous, sexy, or fun.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about how society views the elderly. What are some of the stereotypes about the aging? Does the media contribute to these stereotypes? Do you think shows like this one help to break them?

  • When do pranks cross the line? What's an example of an inappropriate or harmful prank? How does it feel to be the butt of a joke?

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