Common Sense Media Review
By Melissa Camacho
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Lots of partying, sex, but more positive than Jersey.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 15+?
Any Positive Content?
Where to Watch
What's the Story?
THE PAULY D PROJECT follows Jersey Shore's Pauly D as he tries to make a name for himself in the music industry. After a stressful audition, the Rhode Island native moves to Las Vegas to work as the resident DJ at The Palms Hotel. Joining him is his hometown posse -- including his mentor, Michael "Biggie" Morgan; his friend/bodyguard Gerard "Big Jerry" Gialanella; and friend-turned-social director Ryan Labbe. And helping Pauly D navigate the flashy Vegas scene is marketing executive Jason "JROC" Craig. While making the most of the professional opportunities that come Pauly's way -- including joining Britney Spears on tour and working with 50 Cent -- the guys also do their best to make the most of living in Sin City. It's exciting, but Pauly D soon learns that balancing work, play, and friendship isn't easy.
Is It Any Good?
Not surprisingly, The Pauly D Project features lots of the drinking, partying, and sexual behavior that characterizes the Las Vegas club scene and any TV series that showcases it. But the show also reveals that while reality fame is helpful in getting started in the business, it still takes a lot of effort to build a legitimate name for yourself on the music scene.
No doubt Jersey Shore fans will be interested in what Pauly D is up to, while others might find some voyeuristic pleasure in watching the cast goof off and and hook up with different women. The Pauly D Project isn't the most stimulating of shows, but it does have some mildly positive messages about hard work and friendship.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about reality show celebrities. Do you think people appear on reality shows in hopes of building a career in the entertainment industry? Is this realistic? In Pauly D's case, do you think his appearance on Jersey Shore helps or hurts his reputation in the professional music industry?
How realistic is what you see on this show? What, if anything, do you think might be staged for the cameras? What feels more real?
How are women treated on this show? Are there any shows out there like this with women as the main characters?
TV Details
- Premiere date : March 29, 2012
- Cast : Gerard Gialanella , Michael Morgan , Paul DelVecchio
- Network : MTV
- Genre : Reality TV
- TV rating :
- Last updated : October 22, 2022
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