Turning the Tables with Robin Roberts
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Turning the Tables with Robin Roberts
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What Parents Need to Know
Parents need to know that Turning The Tables with Robin Roberts is a talk show that features iconic women in the entertainment industry sharing their personal experiences and insights. While some topics discussed are mature in nature (sobriety, death, illness, etc.), they are touched on briefly and in limited detail. The word "damn" is used occasionally. But overall, the serires presents positive messages about identity, survival, and becoming a better and stronger person.
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What's the Story?
TURNING THE TABLES WITH ROBIN ROBERTS is a talk show starring Good Morning America anchor Robin Roberts as she hosts multigenerational female icons for tea and conversation. Each installment of the series features Roberts talking to women who have made a name for themselves in the entertainment industry. They share some of the struggles and successes throughout their careers and their personal lives. They also reveal the life lessons they've learned along the way.
Is It Any Good?
This intimate series offers lots of quotable moments as celebrities share their personal stories about the life lessons they've learned as they've navigated the entertainment industry. But while it's billed as an interview series with Hollywood success stories, and features actresses like Sophia Carson, and Josie Totah, comedians like Tig Notaro, and musicians like Sheila É., it also showcases female groundbreakers outside of the biz, including tennis legend Billie Jean King and fashion designer Betsey Johnson. Overall, Turning The Tables with Robin Roberts offers some empowering messages about acceptance, strength, and life.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about some of the issues discussed in this series. Why is it so important to understand your identity, and to be your authentic self? How do things like surviving illness impact your life in the long term? Why is it important to talk about these things?
What makes the women featured in Turning The Tables with Robin Roberts iconic? Why is their work considered groundbreaking? Is there anyone who you think is iconic that should be featured on this show?
TV Details
- Premiere date: July 28, 2021
- Cast: Robin Roberts
- Network: Disney+
- Genre: Reality TV
- Topics: Friendship, Great Girl Role Models
- Character Strengths: Communication, Compassion, Courage, Empathy, Perseverance
- TV rating: TV-PG
- Award: Common Sense Selection
- Last updated: February 28, 2022
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