Common Sense Media Review
By Emily Ashby
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Blue-collar comedy star's sitcom falls flat.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 13+?
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What's the Story?
THE JEFF FOXWORTHY SHOW is a short-lived sitcom from the mid-'90s starring Southern-born funny man Jeff Foxworthy. The blue-collar life of Foxworthy's on-screen character, Jeff Foxworthy, is loosely modeled after his own. Jeff and his wife, Karen (played first by Anita Barone and then by Ann Cusack), tackle family, relationship, and parenting issues much like most other couples. Their son, Matt, is played by a young Haley Joel Osment, and at the end of the first season, Karen gives birth to a baby girl.
Is It Any Good?
Despite Foxworthy's notable talent and guest appearances by comedians like Bill Engvall (Blue Collar Comedy Tour: The Movie) and Jay Mohr (Jerry Maguire), the show's humor is tired, and its storylines are well worn. Foxworthy seems uncomfortable in such a clichéd role, although the show occasionally picks up a bit when he works in a few lines inspired by his famous stand-up routines.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the issues within the Foxworthy home. How can a parent's job add to family stress? What can family members do to help parents work through this tension? Families also can discuss the parents' methods of dealing with their marital issues. Do the characters seem realistic in how they work out problems? How do they make sure that their kids know they still love each other?
TV Details
- Premiere date : September 12, 1995
- Cast : Haley Joel Osment , Jeff Foxworthy , Jonathan Lipnicki
- Network : Nickelodeon
- Genre : Comedy
- TV rating :
- Last updated : October 17, 2020
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