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The Jeff Corwin Experience

By Emily Ashby, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 7+

Travel the world with a fun-loving biologist.

TV Animal Planet Educational 2001
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age 10+

Based on 1 parent review

jenna76
jenna76 Adult
May 21, 2012
age 10+

Watch out -- crass jokes/reference to "having sex"

I'm so disgusted and annoyed. I read this and let my young son watch only to have an episode with Bryan Cranston making a guest appearance and making inappropriate sex jokes/references in an attempt to be funny, including asking "Can they have sex?" regarding a snake (not a genuine 'mating' question, just going for a laugh with boldly exclaiming it with the crass language), and going on to make a comment about how lucky the snake was when the host explained they had two "hmmhmm"s trying to be subtle and biological, and Cranston piped up with another not-at-all-veiled innuendo, saying how lucky the snake was, with a hearty laugh. I mean, if you're trying to appeal to all audiences, there's really no reason for that...and even if it is just your guest actually being inappropriate, there's such a thing as editing. My son ran right in and asked, "What does 'having sex' mean -- they said it and then they laughed about it."
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What's the Story?

Whether he's studying crocodiles in Uganda, milking venomous snakes in Mexico, or inspecting suburban backyards for wildlife on a miniature scale, biologist Jeff Corwin shares his great enthusiasm for living things with viewers of THE JEFF CORWIN EXPERIENCE. The show follows Corwin as he travels the world observing and explaining the survival tactics of all kinds of wild animals. He works with local scientists and park rangers to gain a full understanding of indigenous creatures. Even when smaller creatures happen his way, Corwin can't resist capturing them for the camera. Often battling his own anxiety over the danger involved (sweat beads on his forehead, and his breathing grows rapid, though his excitement outweighs his worry), he carefully gets control of the animal in question, all while explaining what could happen should the animal get control of him first.

Is It Any Good?

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Corwin isn't afraid to ham it up for the camera, and kids and adults alike will enjoy his good-natured goofiness and ad-libbed songs and jokes. The Jeff Corwin Experience is educational wildlife TV well suited for family viewing.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about wildlife behavior within a species. How do members of an animal group interact? Do males and females have specialized jobs? How much do animals rely on each other for safety, companionship, and food? Parents also can discuss ecological balance. How do various types of animals exhibit symbiotic relationships? What happens if any of the species becomes extinct?

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