Television series
Kids Say the Darndest Things
- Comedy
- Light-hearted
- Dip in and out
Tiffany Haddish hosts a bright, sketch-driven variety show built on unscripted interactions with kids. It's gentle and silly, mining laughs from children's wonderfully weird logic and unfiltered observations. The format bounces between studio segments and taped pieces, keeping energy high. Best for families wanting something warm and unpretentious, or anyone who finds kids genuinely funny rather than cloying.
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Fast-paced game show with the same light, inclusive energy. Haddish's warmth translates perfectly to this format—celebs and regular people playing ridiculous games, genuine reactions, no meanness.
But Games can feel repetitive if you binge. The comedy relies entirely on the novelty of each round, so momentum matters.
Whose Line Is It Anyway?1998
Improv-based, unscripted, and genuinely funny without needing a complex plot. The chaos and spontaneity mirror what makes Kids Say work—you're watching real reactions to unexpected moments.
But Humor is hit-or-miss by nature. Some games land brilliantly; others fall flat before the next one starts.
The Muppet Show1976
Variety show with sketches, musical numbers, and unpredictable energy. Zany without being mean-spirited. That same DIY-adjacent charm and willingness to be utterly silly.
But Very 1970s sensibility. Some sketches drag. Hecklers in the balcony wear thin after a few episodes.
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The Toys That Made Us2017
Both are fundamentally about celebrating how kids see the world—with wonder, honesty, and creativity. One captures it in real time, the other preserves it as cultural artifact.
Documentary series examining beloved toys through interviews with creators, designers, and childhood nostalgia. Gentle, smartly made, genuinely touching. Captures the same spirit of innocent joy and wonder that drives Kids Say.
But Requires patience for documentary pacing. If you're impatient with reverent retrospectives, this won't click.
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Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?2007
Game show where kids genuinely stump adults. Sweet, clever, and the comedy comes from real moments of humility and surprise rather than manufactured gags.
But Depends heavily on which celebrities appear and whether the questions feel fair. Can feel like padding between the good bits.
The Carol Burnett Show1967
The gold standard of warm, sketch-based variety comedy. Burnett's energy and willingness to play with dignity intact—same spirit Haddish brings, just with more elaborate production.
But Running time drags (90 minutes per episode). Many sketches are dated. Patience required.
Nickelodeon's Unfiltered2020
Kids unscripted and uncensored (within bounds), speaking their minds about pop culture. That same unguarded, gloriously weird kid perspective that makes the premise work.
But Aimed at a younger demographic. Adults may feel they're watching someone else's fun.
Showtime at the Apollo1987
Live, high-energy variety show. Real talent, real stakes, real atmosphere. The electricity of a show performed in front of an audience who will let you know if you're bombing.
But Uneven quality. Not all acts are good. Some segments feel padded. Nostalgia carries the whole thing.
Krisha2016
Both prize authenticity over polish. Kids Say mines comedy from unscripted reality; Krisha finds profound tragedy in it. Same core faith in unvarnished human moments.
A raw, deeply human indie film about recovery and family. Absolutely serious where Kids Say is comedic, but both find profound humanity in the unguarded moments between adults and children, and in simple, unfiltered truth-telling.
But Brutal subject matter. No laughs. Emotionally exhausting. Demands active engagement. Tonally miles from what you'd expect.
Babies2010
Kids Say celebrates how children think; Babies celebrates how they perceive. Both trust kids to be interesting without commentary. Pure observation, zero cynicism.
A wordless documentary following four babies across different continents. No narration, no agenda—just observation of how children experience the world. Funny, moving, and utterly genuine without a single joke.
But Slow. Deliberately paced. No plot or arc. If you need narrative drive or traditional structure, this is maddening.
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Cast
Tiffany HaddishHost