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Jonny Quest

(Rated TV-G, Children, cartoons, & animation, Starring Tim Matheson, Don Messick, Mike Road, Where to watch: Boomerang, DVD)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 4, age appropriate for kids over 6; suggested age 6.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    Classic cartoon adventures for grade-schoolers.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 6 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Many of the foreign characters are one dimensional and suffer from some dated stereotyping (reflecting the show's 1960s origins). But the show also embraces the idea that there are many different types of families.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence & scariness:

    The characters use guns and other, often-futuristic weapons, and there are many on-screen deaths. Some scary monsters.
  • Sexy stuff:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Jonny Quest

Parents need to know that this classic action cartoon -- which originally aired in the '60s and had another TV incarnation in the mid-'80s -- includes some violence and dated stereotypes. But none of what's here is too iffy, and many modern kids will be able to relate to Jonny, who doesn't come from a traditional nuclear family.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the meaning of family. What does it mean to be a part of a family? Do you have to be related to someone for them be part of your family? Who makes up Jonny's family? How is his family similar to yours? How is it different? Families can also discuss how the show stereotypes its foreign characters. Why is the way they're portrayed no longer acceptable? How do these kinds of labels and assumptions get started, anyway?

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  1. I rate this title on for age 7 and give it 5.0

    awesome!!

    This show is the terrific. maybe some guns and off screen deaf and Race does punch occasionally, but other than that it is great

  2. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    Lives in Washington
    I rate this title on for age 7 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence

    • My highlights are:
    • Educational
    • Positive messages

  3. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in New Jersey
    I rate this title on for age 14 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages

    I LIKE JONNY QUEST IN THE 60S.

    I LOVE JONNY QUEST IN THE 60S. I LOVE JONNY QUEST. I LOVE HADJI. I LOVE RACE BANNON. I LOVE DR. BENTON QUEST I LOVE BANDIT.

  4. Kid Reviewer Age 10
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title on for age 7 and give it 5.0

    i love it!

    i see it everyday!

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