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Parents' Guide to

The Yogi Bear Show

By Deirdre Sheppard, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 5+

Bear snags a pick-a-nick basket full of trouble.

TV Boomerang Kids' Animation 1961
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age 6+

Based on 2 parent reviews

Lowe's man
Lowe's man Adult
April 26, 2015
age 5+

relatable characters

You're right. Kids will identify with Yogi. Like Yogi, they sometimes get into mild mischief. And, like Yogi, they sometimes think that they know more than they really do. Then there's Ranger Smith, who's like a surrogate father. Like any good and watchful parent, he always makes sure that Yogi's and Boo Boo's attempts to steal picnic baskets are unsuccessful. He always stops them. A worthwhile series to introduce your children to.
Dr. Weird
Dr. Weird Parent of 13-year-old
September 11, 2010
age 6+

Yogi!!!

Classic.
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What's the Story?

Animated classic THE YOGI BEAR SHOW chronicles the adventures and mishaps of Yogi Bear and his best friend, Boo Boo. Yogi and Boo Boo are always trying to steal picnic baskets from campers in Jellystone Park, but they never quite get away with it, thanks to Park Ranger Smith. And Yogi's antics are worth watching. In one episode, for example, he falls for a female bear he sees on a circus train. The not-so-sly Yogi becomes so obsessed that he leaves Jellystone Park (even though he's not supposed to). He heads to the closest circus in hopes of finding his ladylove, but ends up getting thrown into a dangerous act with lions and other animals instead.

Is It Any Good?

Our review:
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Slight violence is the only potentially eyebrow-raising element. When Yogi gets into trouble, he sometimes finds himself running away from bullets. But even though weapons find their way onto this show from time to time, blood is never seen, and Yogi never retaliates with a weapon. Everything else, including some light romance, is innocent.

When watching Yogi Bear, expect fun antics and silly adventures. Yogi's trademark saying -- "I'm smarter than your average bear" -- is catchy and endearing, because his lack of cleverness is usually what gets him into trouble in the first place. This aspect of Yogi's personality can be extremely relatable for kids; sometimes they think they know more than they do, and that's why they get into trouble, too.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about how minor temptations can sometimes lead to major trouble. How can a transgression that seems so small (like stealing a cookie from the cookie jar) lead to catastrophe? What tempts your kids? How can those temptations be controlled? Why do kids think Yogi always find a way to get into trouble? How could he avoid it?

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