Common Sense Media Review
By Sierra Filucci
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Off-beat animated talk show isn't for little kids.
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Why Age 14+?
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Parent and Kid Reviews
Based on 6 parent reviews
Based on 17 kid reviews
Kids say the show features a mix of absurd humor and confusing plots that can be entertaining but might not suit younger audiences due to its occasional edgy jokes and adult themes. While some believe it holds nostalgic value and can appeal to a broad age range, many suggest it is more appropriate for older kids, primarily because of its varying ratings across different seasons and platforms.
- confusing humor
- age appropriateness
- nostalgic value
- edgy jokes
- mixed ratings
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What's the Story?
SPACE GHOST COAST TO COAST is a mock talk show starring Space Ghost, an animated 1960s Hanna-Barbera cartoon character. Space Ghost (voiced by George Lowe), sits behind a desk in an animated studio and interviews real, non-animated celebrities who appear on a TVscreen beside him. Joining Space Ghost on the show is his evil praying-mantis bandleader Zorak (C. Martin Croker), and the show's producer, Moltar (also Croker), a man made of lava. Both of them disdain Space Ghost; they regularly complain about him and often insult him directly. As for Space Ghost himself, he's not terribly bright, often arrogant, and rather oblivious to those around him -- he regularly ignores his guests, who don't usually seem to even notice.
Is It Any Good?
Though animated, Space Ghost Coast to Coast isn't intended for kids (it airs as part of the Cartoon Network's Adult Swim line up for a reason). Jokes about being depressed because of a failing marriage, constantly throwing around insults (which include jokes about being a "sissy" or "cream puff"), and references to being drunk or wanted for murder make this edgy show a better fit for teens and adults. The disjointed relationship between the animated and the real only adds to the show's bizarre, surreal humor.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about why children's cartoons are sometimes made for adults. Can you think of songs, other TV shows, or anything else that's been transformed from kid fare to grown-up material? How do you feel about these types of transformations?
TV Details
- Premiere date : April 15, 1994
- Cast : Andy Merrill , C. Martin Croker , George Lowe
- Network : Cartoon Network
- Genre : Comedy
- TV rating :
- Last updated : October 9, 2025
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