Common Sense Media Review
By Stephanie Morgan
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Animal clip show is cute but its jokes are annoying.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 5+?
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Howie Mandel's Animals Doing Things
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What's the Story?
HOWIE MANDEL'S ANMALS DOING THINGS is a compilation of funny, surprising, and occasionally educational animal video clips hosted and narrated by comedian Howie Mandel (America's Got Talent). The show strings together user-submitted and professionally captured videos of animals in amusing situations.
Is It Any Good?
While the premise sounds entertaining, not to mention adorable, the execution falls short. Many clips of the clips on Howie Mandel's Animals Doing Things, are repeated several times in a row, with unnecessary graphic overlays that detract from the natural humor of animal behavior. The editing seems amateurish, giving the impression of a hastily assembled show that doesn't fully capitalize on the inherent comedy of animal videos. Mandel's narration adds some charm, but can't entirely salvage the uneven presentation.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about what makes animal videos entertaining. Discuss the compassion most people have for animals.
What makes certain animal behaviors so fascinating, and how can we cultivate curiosity about the world around us? Discuss how watching these videos can spark interest in learning more about different animal species and their unique characteristics.
TV Details
- Premiere date : January 1, 2019
- Cast : Howie Mandel
- Network : Disney+
- Genre : Comedy
- Topics : Animals
- TV rating :
- Last updated : September 18, 2025
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