Common Sense Media Review
By Emily Ashby
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Laugh-out-loud improv series sometimes gets saucy.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 13+?
Any Positive Content?
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What's the Story?
Improv meets the talk show platform in TRUST US WITH YOUR LIFE, a unique comedy format that puts celebrity guests' musings on their life experiences in the hands of able improv artists like Wayne Brady, Colin Mochrie, Brad Sherwood, and Jonathan Mangum. Host Fred Willard chats with the guests -- including the likes of Serena Williams, Florence Henderson, and Mark Cuban -- as they reminisce about memorable moments in their pasts before those recollections are brought to life through off-the-wall improv games and songs.
Is It Any Good?
You can't go wrong with a star-studded cast like this one, many of whom hail from the improv classic Whose Line Is It Anyway?, and the added draw of the celebrity guest "victims" makes it hard to look away during this rapid-fire comedy assault on their fond memories. Happily the participants never mind the liberties the cast members take with their stories and at their expense, and the outcome is as fun for them as it is for the audience, especially when they're pulled into the mix in classic games like "Voice Over."
The show's comic effect is undeniable, but its appropriateness for all family members is another story. References to grown-up themes, physical body language with sexual undertones, and some borderline language like "skank" are iffy for kids, most of whom won't grasp the subtleties of the humor anyway. But for those who can, this hilarious series will certainly score laughs.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about Trust Us with Your Life's comedy style. Do you think anyone might be bothered by what's said and done on this stage? Is it ever OK to make fun of a person's appearance or actions?
What do you think motivates the guests who participate in this show? Would you be willing to put yourself at the mercy of a format like this? What can guests gain from taking part in it?
Families can recall their own memorable moments and imagine how they'd appear as comedy games. Why do some memories stand out in our recollections more than others? How do our experiences help shape us?
TV Details
- Premiere date : July 10, 2012
- Cast : Colin Mochrie , Fred Willard , Wayne Brady
- Network : ABC
- Genre : Comedy
- Topics : Arts ( Music and Sing-Along )
- TV rating :
- Last updated : September 30, 2025
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