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Caught on Camera with Nick Cannon

By Melissa Camacho, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 9+

Viral-video show has humor, inspiration, dangerous stunts.

TV NBC Reality TV 2014
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What's the Story?

CAUGHT ON CAMERA WITH NICK CANNON is a series featuring stunts, rescues, bad weather, and all kinds of craziness caught on videos that have gone viral. Video footage is often shot with cell phones and camcorders, while some events are captured by security cameras, dash cams, and news crews. The people who create or produce these videos also share their thoughts about what's being shown. Throughout it all, host Nick Cannon offers his unique commentary on what's being presented.

Is It Any Good?

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This fun series highlights viral videos generally capturing moments that are interesting, inspiring, or just plain fun. From videos about superheroes played by kids fighting sickle cell anemia or parents playing tricks on their kids to footage of dare devils and stunt artists performing death-defying feats, each video offers a visual story about people's unique experiences.

Some of the videos are absurd, and others serve as evidence of some very exceptional experiences. But Caught on Camera with Nick Cannon definitely highlights how people are using video (and video channels) to showcase their special talents and share experiences. And of course, some people just want to be entertaining. It's amusing and a fun, low-commitment watch.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about the reasons videos go viral. Why do people put videos of themselves or their families on the internet? Is it to promote themselves? For attention? Is it to get on shows such as Caught on Camera with Nick Cannon?

  • Television shows such as Caught on Camera feature videos of people engaging in physical stunts and potentially dangerous behaviors. Is showing these stunts socially responsible?

TV Details

  • Premiere date: December 14, 2014
  • Cast: Nick Cannon
  • Network: NBC
  • Genre: Reality TV
  • TV rating: TV-PG
  • Last updated: February 26, 2022

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