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If your family is stuck in a cycle of scrolling for 20 minutes through family-friendly movies on Netflix only to settle for shows that don't match your values, the problem isn't the streaming algorithm—it's that modern family entertainment prioritizes quantity over quality, and you need someone who's already spent 35 years finding wholesome TV your family can actually trust.
You've tried Common Sense Media. You've scrolled through Reddit threads searching for good shows to watch with your family. You've frantically grabbed the remote when surprise profanity or adult jokes appeared in shows labeled "clean content." Rating systems don't tell you about subtle innuendo, questionable messages, or themes that don't align with your family's values. And it's not your fault. Between work, meal prep, and everything else on your plate, you don't have time to preview every family TV show yourself.
Unlike other entertainment podcasts that only review what's trending on streaming services, here you'll get TV show recommendations from 35+ years of watching wholesome TV—clean movies and shows families have trusted for generations. Because anyone can tell you what's new on Disney+ or Hulu. That's just algorithms. But they're not explaining why classic family-friendly TV builds family bonds modern streaming destroys when everyone's on separate devices, or why these timeless shows create shared memories instead of just filling time. You need family movie recommendations from someone who already knows where quality kid-friendly entertainment exists—and that's exactly what we're here for.
As a homeschool mom of 3 who's watched thousands of hours of wholesome TV over 35+ years, I'm not sifting through streaming catalogs to find hidden gems—I already know where the clean TV shows are. From helping families press play with confidence to breaking parents out of the "what should we watch?" cycle, I've become the go-to source for family movie recommendations parents can trust completely.
Every Wednesday, you'll get one thoroughly vetted family-friendly movie or kids TV show recommendation you can confidently press play on. The kind of "why didn't anyone tell me about this sooner?!" clean content picks that build family bonds instead of just filling screen time.
So if you're ready to press play with zero regret, stop wasting time previewing every episode yourself, and give your kids quality family entertainment that brings your family together instead of pulling you apart, hit follow and join us every Wednesday for wholesome TV your entire family will love.
Popular family TV shows and clean movies include: Lassie, MacGyver, A Goofy Movie, The Torkelsons, The Girl From Tomorrow, Rescue 911, The Black Stallion, and more.
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This wholesome TV movie recommendation saves busy parents from scrolling through Netflix with a rugged, heartfelt adventure that still delivers real values within a good story. White Fang blends breathtaking wilderness, clean family storytelling, and a powerful bond between boy and dog and proving family-friendly movies can teach courage, loyalty, and responsibility without cynicism. A perfect pick for parents searching for clean content older kids will actually watch (and rewatch).📌 Episode Highlights:Man vs. Nature, Done Right: Why White Fang models grit, perseverance, and respect for the wild—timeless values kids absorb naturally.Loyalty That’s Earned: How the slow-burn bond between Jack and White Fang teaches trust, patience, and leadership.Pre-CGI Magic: Why REAL locations and REAL animal performances still outshine modern film-making."🔗Episode Links:View full transcriptMacGyver: The underappreciated ‘80s hero who proved brains beat weapons and curiosity beats fear.📺Where to Watch 'White Fang':*Requires purchase or subscription**YouTube Movies*Prime Video*Disney +*Fandango💖Support the ShowWant more family-friendly movies and good shows to watch with kids? Join my email list for weekly wholesome picks delivered to your inbox at delivered to your inbox!Leave a quick review because it helps more families find family entertainment with timeless values.Enjoy the episode? You can buy me a coffee to help keep these wholesome picks coming.✨ Bonus ways to spread the word:Share your favorite episode with a friend who loves wholesome content.Send Jennifer a voicemail and share your thoughts!
This family-friendly TV classic proves wholesome TV doesn’t have to shy away from hard topics to be meaningful. Little House on the Prairie blends warmth, faith, and frontier grit into one of the most trusted TV show recommendations for parents who want clean content and meaningful family entertainment that actually sparks thoughtful conversations. Perfect for busy parents looking for wholesome entertainment that builds character, empathy, and resilience without second-guessing what’s on screen.📌 Episode Highlights:Not Just Cozy—Courageous: How Little House tackles poverty, illness, bullying, racism, and more with honesty and care.Parents Who Lead, Not Lecture: Charles and Caroline Ingalls model integrity, sacrifice, and steady guidance—showing why this remains a gold standard for clean content and family-friendly TV.Faith, Responsibility, and Community: Why the show’s quiet moral framework resonates across generations and still works for modern family time.🔗Episode Links:View full transcriptEpisode 15 - The New Lassie: A wholesome reboot of the '50s original with positive messages and moral lessons.Miracles in the Madness Podcast📺Where to Watch 'Little House on the Prairie':*Requires purchase or subscription*Pluto TV (Free)*Amazon Prime*Peacock💖Support the ShowWant more family-friendly movies and good shows to watch with your family? Join my email list for weekly wholesome picks delivered to your inbox!Leave a quick review because it helps more families find TV and movies packed with valuesEnjoy the episode? You can buy me a coffee to help keep these wholesome picks coming.✨ Bonus ways to spread the word:Share your favorite episode with a friend who loves wholesome content.Send Jennifer a voicemail and share your thoughts!
This wholesome tv pick proves made-for-TV movies can deliver powerful family conversations without the Hollywood price tag. Moment of Truth: Stalking Back (1993) tackles a terrifying real-life story about a mother who refused to stay helpless when the law couldn't stop her daughter's stalker—balancing clean content with real tension, courage, and and timeless values about protecting family. It’s a strong choice for busy parents looking for wholesome entertainment that older kids and teens will actually watch while opening the door to important safety conversations.📌 Episode Highlights:Real Terror, Real Empowerment: How Linda Anello's true story became a family-friendly thriller that shows one determined parent CAN make a difference—even when legislators say they have "bigger problems."The Dad Debate: Why Nelson's restraint matters and what families can learn about working within the law when every instinct screams otherwise.More Urgent Than Ever: Why this 30-year-old movie about stalking hits harder today—plus how it opens conversations with teens (especially girls) about recognizing dangerous attention before it escalates.🔗Episode Links:View full transcriptEpisode 14 – Amber's Story: Another powerful made-for-TV movie about a mother's persistence that birthed the Amber Alert system protecting thousands of children today.Rescue 911 Episode: The story of a 28 year old woman from Menlo Park, CA whose stalker got to her in 1990📺Where to Watch 'Moment of Truth: Stalking Back':YouTubeArchive.org💖Support the ShowWant more family-friendly movies and good shows to watch with kids? Join my email list for weekly wholesome picks delivered to your inbox!Leave a quick review because it helps more families find family entertainment with timeless values.Enjoy the episode? You can buy me a coffee to help keep these wholesome picks coming.✨ Bonus ways to spread the word:Share your favorite episode with a friend who loves wholesome content.Send Jennifer a voicemail and share your thoughts!
This family movie recommendation proves sequels can deliver the same emotional power as the original—without the usual Hollywood letdown. The Black Stallion Returns (1983) follows a boy's courageous journey across continents to rescue his beloved horse, offering busy parents a rare gem of wholesome content to watch with your family, featuring stunning real animal acting that CGI can't replicate. Perfect for horse-loving kids and families seeking clean content that combine adventure, heart, and timeless values about love and sacrifice.📌 Episode Highlights:Real Animal Magic: Why Cass Ole's performance as the Black Stallion creates emotional connections no computer-generated animal can match.A Boy's Courageous Journey: How Alec travels alone to North Africa teaching kids what it means to go the distance for someone irreplaceable.Love vs. Want: The heartbreaking sacrifice Alec makes that shows children what it means to put someone else's needs above your own desires.🔗Episode Links:View full transcriptWe Love Arabians Cass-Ole GalleryCorky Randall with Cass-Ole Behind-the-Scenes📺Where to Watch 'The Black Stallion Returns':*Requires purchase or subscription*YouTube MoviesTubi TV*Fandango*Apple TVPrime Video💖Support the ShowWant more family-friendly movies and good shows to watch with kids? Join my email list for weekly wholesome picks delivered to your inbox!Leave a quick review because it helps more families find family entertainment with timeless values.Enjoy the episode? You can buy me a coffee to help keep these wholesome picks coming.✨ Bonus ways to spread the word:Share your favorite episode with a friend who loves wholesome content.Send Jennifer a voicemail and share your thoughts!
This wholesome TV show recommendation saves busy parents from endless scrolling with a genuinely funny, values-driven sitcom that still works for family night. Mr. Belvedere delivers laugh-out-loud comedy, strong family bonds, and thoughtful lessons that make it a standout piece of family entertainment among family-friendly TV shows from the ’80s. Proof that clean content and positive TV can still be sharp, heartfelt, and meaningful.📌 Episode Highlights:Comedy Without Apology: How '80s humor—fat jokes, airhead best friends, and all—worked because everyone was fair game, not just one character.Top Five Life Themes — Kindness, empathy, peer pressure, friendship, integrity, and facing hard situations without talking down to kids.When TV Took Responsibility — The powerful PSA episodes (including Wesley’s camp storyline) that show how classic TV once addressed serious topics with care and courage.🔗Episode Links:View full transcriptEpisode 2 - The Torkelsons: Another wholesome family comedy teaching kids to do the right thingEpisode 18 - Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers: A ’90s TV series favorite packed with teamwork, perseverance, and Golden Rule lessons for kids.Bonus Episode (Oct 29) – Inside the Fall of Wholesome TV Shows and What You LostDave Rubin Podcast: Interview with Patricia HeatonPBD Podcast: Stephen Baldwin discussing the fall of quality movies📺Where to Watch 'Mr. Belvedere':YouTube (Free): Seasons 1-6💖Support the ShowWant more family-friendly movies and good shows to watch with kids? Join my email list for weekly wholesome picks delivered to your inbox!Leave a quick review because it helps more families find family entertainment with timeless values.Enjoy the episode? You can buy me a coffee to help keep these wholesome picks coming.✨ Bonus ways to spread the word:Share your favorite episode with a friend who loves wholesome content.Send Jennifer a voicemail and share your thoughts!
This wholesome TV pick proves that a good show doesn’t need noise or flash to leave a lasting mark on your kids’ hearts. The Velveteen Rabbit is a clean movie that delivers gentle storytelling, and timeless lessons about love, loss, and what it really means to belong—making it a safe, meaningful choice for busy parents craving good shows that still teach values.In just 30 minutes, this beautifully hand-animated classic offers wholesome entertainment that feels calm, thoughtful, and emotionally rich without being heavy. Perfect for families looking for a good show that sparks connection, comfort, and real conversations—no second-guessing required.📌 Episode Highlights:Love Makes You Real: Why this gentle story helps kids understand affection, attachment, and worth in a way modern kids’ media often skips.Why This Version Matters: The warmth of hand-drawn animation—and why it gives this wholesome classic more heart than later adaptations.A Story That Spans Generations: How this tale even echoes into adult TV storytelling, including a powerful moment in Cold Case.🔗Episode Links:View full transcriptEpisode 16 – Cold Case: A thoughtful crime drama that uses clean storytelling and emotional restraint to explore truth, justice, and the memories that shape us.'The Velveteen Rabbit' Book📺Where to Watch 'The Velveteen Rabbit':YouTubeArchive.org💖Support the ShowWant more family-friendly movies and good shows to watch with kids? Join my email list for weekly wholesome picks delivered to your inbox!Leave a quick review because it helps more families find family entertainment.Enjoy the episode? You can buy me a coffee to help keep these wholesome picks coming.✨ Bonus ways to spread the word:Share your favorite episode with a friend who loves wholesome content.Send Jennifer a voicemail and share your thoughts!
Wholesome TV that brought families together in 2025! This wholesome TV roundup closes out the year with the shows and movies families trusted most. It's all clean content that delivered heart, heroism, and timeless values without the stress of asking Google for recommendations. From unforgettable family-friendly movies to bingeable classics kids actually asked to keep watching, these picks made family time easier for busy parents all year long. If you’re looking for wholesome entertainment worth revisiting (or discovering for the first time), start here.📌 Episode Highlights:The Girl from Tomorrow: A rare sci-fi series kids can safely binge.Door to Door: An inspiring true story that quietly teaches perseverance, compassion, and refusing to be defined by limitations.He‑Man & She‑Ra: The Secret of the Sword: clear heroes, and zero agendas. Classic kids entertainment done right.The Black Stallion: One of the most breathtaking family-friendly movies ever made,Bonus Pick: MacGyver: The underappreciated ‘80s hero who proved brains beat weapons.🔗Episode Links:View full transcriptEp. 26: The Girl From TomorrowEp. 28: Door to DoorEp. 31: He-Man & She-Ra: The Secret of the SwordEp. 32: The Black StallionEp. 11: MacGyver📺Where to Watch '2025 Top 5 WTVP':All links can be found in each episode's original show notes.📰 Featured InDiscoverPods💖Support the ShowWant more family-friendly movies and good shows to watch with kids? Join my email list for weekly wholesome picks delivered to your inbox!Leave a quick review because it helps more families find family entertainment.Enjoy the episode? You can buy me a coffee to help keep these wholesome picks coming.✨ Bonus ways to spread the word:Share your favorite episode with a friend who loves wholesome content.Send Jennifer a voicemail and share your thoughts!
This wholesome TV Christmas roundup gives busy parents a break from movie overload with family-friendly TV episodes you can trust without previewing. You get proven episodes from Family Ties, MacGyver, Rescue 911, and Lassie; clean content that celebrates family and togetherness.📌 Episode Highlights:Family Ties Still Matter: Humorous lessons on how family's can disagree and still love each other.MacGyver Christmas: trauma, loneliness, and hardship transformed into hope.Rescue 911: Christmas and New Year’s stories that mix education, compassion, and unexpected humor.Lassie Christmas: Clean content built on kindness, sacrifice, and traditional family values.🔗Episode Links:View full transcript'Family Ties'A Christmas StoryA Keaton Christmas CarolMiracle in ColumbusMacGyver: The Madonna'Rescue 911'Santa Saves BoyNew Years Eve Wrong # SaveChimney Trapped Crook'Lassie'The Christmas StoryThe Christmas Tree📰 Featured InDiscoverPods💖Support the ShowWant more family-friendly movies and good shows to watch with kids? Join my email list for weekly wholesome picks delivered to your inbox!Leave a quick review because it helps more families find family entertainment.Enjoy the episode? You can buy me a coffee to help keep these wholesome picks coming.✨ Bonus ways to spread the word:Share your favorite episode with a friend.Send Jennifer a voicemail and share your thoughts!
This family-friendly TV pick helps busy parents slow down during the holiday rush with clean content that centers on togetherness, not toys. A Very Monkey Christmas delivers wholesome entertainment that reminds families what really matters; time with each other.📌 Episode Highlights:The Wishlist That Says It All: George’s mysterious Christmas list becomes a fun reminder that kids often want connection more than things—something parents forget when the season gets loud.The Man in the Yellow Hat’s Gentle Panic: Why his scramble to decode George’s wish perfectly mirrors every parent who’s ever thought, “I hope I’m getting this right.”A Memory-Maker for All Ages: Why older kids end up nostalgic instead of bored, and how this 2009 special quietly creates the kind of Christmas moments families look back on years later.🔗Episode Links:View full transcriptEpisode 44 – Santa Claus: The Movie : Cozy, clean, & full of Christmas wonder.Rescue 911 - Christmas Chimney Trapped CrookEpisode 2 - The Torkelsons: A feel-good family '90s sitcom with strong values📺Where to Watch 'A Very Monkey Christmas':*Requires purchase or subscription*PBS Kids (Free)*Apple TV*Fandango at Home💖Support the ShowWant more family-friendly movies and good shows to watch with kids? Join my email list for weekly wholesome picks delivered to your inbox!Leave a quick review because it helps more families find family entertainment.Enjoy the episode? You can buy me a coffee to help keep these wholesome picks coming.✨ Bonus ways to spread the word:Share your favorite episode with a friend who loves wholesome content.Send Jennifer a voicemail and share your thoughts!
This wholesome TV pick gives busy parents clean wholesome entertainment. It follows two spirited twins determined to give their mom a Christmas break & accidentally launching themselves into a cross-country adventure filled with laughs, mishaps, and the sweetest reminder that even pint-sized troublemakers deserve grace. To Grandmother’s House We Go delivers family-friendly entertainment that highlights forgiveness, family bonding, and the kind of timeless values every parent wants more of during Christmas.📌 Episode Highlights:Accidental Eavesdropping Gone Wrong: How overhearing their mom’s honest moment shows what families can learn about words we can’t take back.Single-Parent Superpowers: Rhonda’s exhaustion, guilt, and unexpected path to loveA Bachelor Turned Father Figure: Eddie’s shift from self-focused bachelor to someone willing to sacrifice for others—timeless values wrapped in classic TV recommendations charm.🔗Episode Links:View full transcriptEpisode 44 – Santa Claus: The Movie : Cozy, clean, and full of Christmas wonder.Episode 2 - The Torkelsons: A feel-good family '90s sitcom with strong values📺Where to Watch 'To Grandmother's House We Go':*Requires purchase or subscription**Fandango at Home*Amazon Prime*Apple TV💖Support the ShowWant more family-friendly movies and good shows to watch with kids? Join my email list for weekly wholesome picks delivered to your inbox!Leave a quick review because it helps more families find family entertainment.Enjoy the episode? You can buy me a coffee to help keep these wholesome picks coming.✨ Bonus ways to spread the word:Share your favorite episode with a friend who loves wholesome content.Send Jennifer a voicemail and share your thoughts!
This family friendly TV pick uncovers why Google practically hides Santa Claus: The Movie (1985) even at Christmas despite being a family entertainment gem of the ’80s. Busy parents will love how this forgotten classic blends coziness, wonder, and a heartfelt Santa origin story.It’s gentle, warm, and refreshingly straightforward. No loud humor, no hectic pacing. And once you get past the search-engine hide-and-seek, you’ll find a movie that still understands what makes real family time meaningful.📌 Episode Highlights:Why Google Buries It: A quick look at why this movie barely shows up in searches without the year.The Santa Origin Story Worth Finding: How this 1985 take delivers warmth, generosity, and old-school Christmas wonder that feels refreshing today.’80s Movie Magic: Practical effects, handmade toys, and cozy visuals offer the kind of Christmas atmosphere you don’t get from modern CGI.🔗Episode Links:View full transcriptEpisode 30 – The Black Stallion – A breathtaking story about trust, courage, and the bond between boy and horse.Episode 18 - Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers: A ’90s TV series favorite packed with teamwork, perseverance, and Golden Rule lessons for kids.📺Where to Watch 'The Santa Clause':*Requires purchase or subscription*The Roku ChannelTubi TV (free)*YouTube MoviesFandango💖Support the ShowWant more family-friendly movies and good shows to watch with kids? Join my email list for weekly wholesome picks delivered to your inbox!Leave a quick review because it helps more families find family entertainment.Enjoy the episode? You can buy me a coffee to help keep these wholesome picks coming.✨ Bonus ways to spread the word:Share your favorite episode with a friend who loves wholesome content.Send Jennifer a voicemail and share your thoughts!
This family-friendly movie proves you don't need superheroes to teach kids about real courage—just one family willing to open their home. The Blind Side (2009) delivers clean content that busy parents can trust, balancing wholesome entertainment with honest conversations about faith, generosity, and what family really means when you choose love over comfort. Perfect for Thanksgiving week when you want tv recommendations that inspire kids to ask "how can we help someone like that?" instead of zoning out.📌 Episode Highlights:Faith in Action: How the Tuohy family models generosity, humility, and everyday courage—the kind of wholesome TV moment that makes kids rethink what it means to serve others.Education & Hard Work Pay Off: Michael Oher's academic journey proves that with compassionate teachers, effort, and accepting help, you can overcome impossible circumstances.That Bedtime Story Scene: If you've ever read Ferdinand the Bull to your kids, the Borders bookstore moment will hit different—family entertainment that celebrates the simple gift of reading together.🔗Episode Links:View full transcriptEpisode 30 – The Black Stallion – A breathtaking story about trust, courage, and the bond between boy and horse.Episode 2 - The Torkelsons: A feel-good family '90s sitcom with strong values📺Where to Watch 'The Blind Side':*Fandango*Apple TV*Prime Video💖Support the ShowWant more family-friendly movies and good shows to watch with kids? Join my email list for weekly wholesome picks delivered to your inbox!Leave a quick review because it helps more families find family entertainment.Enjoy the episode? You can buy me a coffee to help keep these wholesome picks coming.✨ Bonus ways to spread the word:Share your favorite episode with a friend who loves wholesome content.Send Jennifer a voicemail and share your thoughts!
This family-friendly TV pick gives busy parents a breather from the noisy, fast-paced stuff crowding today’s screens. A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving (1973) delivers clean content, gentle humor, and warm family entertainment that brings everyone together—proving simple, hand-drawn stories still outshine modern chaos. Perfect for parents who want trustworthy tv recommendations that teach gratitude, kindness, and the real meaning of Thanksgiving.📌 Episode Highlights:Nostalgia That Still Works: How Peanuts’ hand-drawn animation and Vince Guaraldi’s jazz piano create a relaxing, wholesome entertainment vibe modern shows can’t touch.•Gratitude Over Perfection: Peppermint Patty’s meltdown turns into a sweet lesson about forgiveness, appreciation, and grace.Snoopy’s Joyful Chaos: Toast, jelly beans, and pretzels—why the simplest meal becomes unforgettable when everyone shows up with love.🔗Episode Links:View full transcriptBonus: Inside the Fall of Wholesome TV Shows & What You Lost: A short, powerful breakdown of why wholesome TV faded and how to bring family time back.📺Where to Watch 'A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving':YouTube Movies (Free)Apple TV (Free November 19th; after req. subscription)💖Support the ShowWant more family-friendly movies and good shows to watch with kids? Join my email list for weekly wholesome picks delivered to your inbox at delivered to your inbox!Leave a quick review because it helps more families find family entertainment with timeless values.Enjoy the episode? You can buy me a coffee to help keep these wholesome picks coming.✨ Bonus ways to spread the word:Share your favorite episode with a friend who loves wholesome content.Send Jennifer a voicemail and share your thoughts!
Looking for clean content that tells great stories? Army Wives delivers seven seasons of compelling military family drama. It’s one of those rare clean tv shows that makes you laugh, cry, and feel deeply invested. Perfect for family time when parents want quality recommendations that celebrate loyalty, friendship, and the unseen heroes behind every uniform, without endless scrolling.📌 Episode Highlights:Real Military Family Life: Why Army Wives captures deployment fear, homecoming joy, and everyday sacrifices with authenticity that honors service families.Characters Worth Investing In: Claudia Joy's wisdom, Roxy's hilarious one-liners, and Sterling K. Brown as Roland—the army husband who breaks stereotypes with heart.Tasteful Adult Drama: Tackles PTSD, financial stress, and marital challenges without crossing lines, keeping faith and community at the center of every storyline.🔗Episode Links:View full transcriptEpisode 16 - 'Cold Case': Another smart parents night pick where justice, compassion, and decade-old mysteries make for binge-worthy viewing.Episode 12 - 'Three's Company': A clean comedy just for grown-ups after bedtime📺Where to Watch 'Army Wives':The Roku Channel (FREE)HuluFandangoApple TVPrime Video (season 1 only)💖Support the ShowWant more family-friendly movies and good shows to watch with kids? Join my email list for weekly wholesome picks delivered to your inbox at delivered to your inbox!Leave a quick review because it helps more families find family entertainment with timeless values.Enjoy the episode? You can buy me a coffee to help keep these wholesome picks coming.✨ Bonus ways to spread the word:Share your favorite episode with a friend who loves wholesome content.Send Jennifer a voicemail and share your thoughts!
Looking for family entertainment your kids can watch tonight? Pocahontas (1995) delivers four powerful lessons about courage, empathy, and choosing peace over fear without you having to lecture anyone. This beautifully animated Disney classic is wholesome content with unforgettable music and wholesome storytelling perfect for family time.It's kid friendly entertainment where enemies become friends and one brave voice changes everything. No hidden agendas, no cringe humor—just timeless values your kids will actually absorb.📌 Episode Highlights:Safe for All Ages: Rated G with no language or adult jokes—just a single mild scene parents can easily prep kids for.Powerful Lessons Made Simple: Courage, compassion, and peace modeled through characters who choose understanding over hate.No History Test Required: It’s not a documentary—it’s a Disney fable that helps families imagine a better world.🔗Episode Links:View full transcriptEpisode 4: Wild Hearts Can't Be Broken - highlights real-life perseverance and bravery in the face of personal and physical challenges.Episode 30 – The Black Stallion: A breathtaking family film about trust and bravery.📺Where to Watch 'Pocahontas':*Requires purchase or subscription*YouTube MoviesDisney+FandangoApple TVPrime Video💖Support the ShowWant more family-friendly movies and good shows to watch with kids? Join my email list for weekly wholesome picks delivered to your inbox at delivered to your inbox!Leave a quick review because it helps more families find family entertainment with timeless values.Enjoy the episode? You can buy me a coffee to help keep these wholesome picks coming.✨ Bonus ways to spread the word:Share your favorite episode with a friend who loves wholesome content.Send Jennifer a voicemail and share your thoughts!
Wholesome TV doesn't get more timeless than It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown (1966). This family-friendly classic delivers nostalgia, laughter, and gentle lessons in faith and community—perfect for busy parents wanting safe, short, and wholesome Halloween entertainment to enjoy with their kids. At just 25-minutes, it captures the warmth of neighborhood trick-or-treating and childhood imagination without a single scare.📌 Episode Highlights:Linus's Innocent Faith: Why waiting in the pumpkin patch teaches kids about hope and staying true to your beliefs, even when others don't understand.Community Halloween Magic: How this special captures the neighborhood trick-or-treating experience many parents wish their kids could still enjoy today.Calm Hand-Drawn Animation: Why the slower pacing lets children actually process the story instead of just watching flashing images.🔗Episode Links:View full transcriptEpisode 37 – Curious George Boo Fest: A silly-but-safe scarecrow mystery perfect for younger kids.Episode 36 – Return to Oz: A darker, misunderstood adventure for families ready for something more intense.Episode 5: Lassie (1950s)Episode 15: The New Lassie📺Where to Watch 'It's the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown':YouTube for FreeApple TVFandango💖Support the ShowWant more family-friendly movies and good shows to watch with kids? Join my email list for weekly wholesome picks delivered to your inbox at delivered to your inbox!Leave a quick review because it helps more families find family entertainment with timeless values.✨ Bonus ways to spread the word:Share your favorite episode with a friend who loves wholesome content.Send Jennifer a voicemail and share your thoughts!
Looking for wholesome TV that reminds you why family shows used to matter? This bonus episode dives into what really happened to television — and why finding family-friendly entertainment feels impossible now. Jennifer shares her behind-the-scenes years at CBS Television City during its golden age, revealing how corporate mergers, streaming, and cultural shifts quietly dismantled the kind of TV that once brought families together. This heartfelt story connects nostalgia with purpose, reminding busy parents that wholesome entertainment can still unite a home.📌 Episode Highlights:When TV Worked: What it was like inside CBS when shows like The Price Is Right and The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson built true community.The Fall of Family Programming: How corporate takeovers, COVID, and loosened FCC guardrails changed what families see — and why quality declined.Streaming’s Silent Shift: How “watching alone” replaced “watching together,” and what that means for your living room today.A Personal Look Back: Jennifer’s favorite memories from working at CBS and what they reveal about lost intentionality in entertainment.Hope for the Future: How families can rebuild connection through curated, wholesome entertainment that honors timeless values.🔗 Episode Links:View full transcriptExplore trusted recommendations at wholesometvpicks.com/starthere💖Support the ShowWant more recommendations like this? Join my email list for weekly wholesome picks delivered to your inbox!Love this show? Say thanks by leaving a review at RateThisPodcast.com. It opens your favorite app and walks you through it step-by-step.You can also buy me a coffee to help keep these wholesome picks coming.✨ Bonus ways to spread the word:Liked this show? Share it with a friend!💬 Join the Conversation: What do you think changed the most — the content, the creators, or the culture? Leave Jennifer a message at speakpipe.com/wholesometvpicks.
Looking for kid friendly entertainment you can watch with your kids this Halloween? Curious George Boo Fest (2013) is a colorful 58-minute family-friendly special that makes Halloween fun instead of frightening & perfect for kids ages 3–10. With silly songs, fall festival vibes, & just enough mystery, this wholesome TV pick sparks creativity, models teamwork, and gives busy parents clean content for a safe family movie night that kids will actually look forward to.📌 Episode Highlights:No-Scare Halloween: Why this special is perfect for young kids who aren't ready for spooky content but still want to celebrate the season.Creativity on Display: How George’s costume ideas encourage kids to think beyond store-bought.Problem-Solving in Action: From moving a 2,000-pound pumpkin to unmasking a spooky legend, teamwork makes this fun for families.• Community Spirit: Neighbors help neighbors, teaching timeless values kids can carry into real life.🔗Episode Links:View full transcriptEpisode 36 – Return to Oz: A darker, misunderstood Halloween adventure that still respects kids’ courage and imagination.Episode 35 – Superman II: A wholesome superhero movie parents can enjoy alongside their kids, with one quick skip.📺Where to Watch 'Curious George Boo Fest':PBS Kids for FreeAmazon PrimeApple TVFandangoYouTube💖Support the ShowWant more family-friendly movies and good shows to watch with kids? Join my email list for weekly wholesome picks delivered to your inbox at delivered to your inbox!Leave a quick review because it helps more families find family entertainment with timeless values.✨ Bonus ways to spread the word:Share your favorite episode with a friend who loves wholesome content.Send Jennifer a voicemail and share your thoughts!
Critics got it wrong about this family-friendly classic proof that spooky movies can still be wholesome entertainment. Disney's Return to Oz (1985) delivers genuine thrills, practical movie magic, and timeless courage without gore or trauma—perfect for busy parents seeking family-friendly movies that respect kids' intelligence and imagination.📌 Episode Highlights:The "Too Scary" Myth Debunked: Why the Wheelers and Princess Mombi's heads create tension, not nightmares—and how kids actually handle darker storytellingBack to Baum's Vision: How Walter Murch stayed faithful to L. Frank Baum's books rather than copying the sanitized 1939 musicalPractical Magic That Endures: From Tik-Tok's radio-controlled mechanics to Jack Pumpkinhead's puppetry, discover why these handcrafted effects still outshine CGI🔗Episode Links:View full transcriptEpisode 6 – Labyrinth: A spooky fantasy adventure with Jim Henson’s magic that families can enjoy together.Episode 32 – The Black Stallion: A timeless family movie with breathtaking visuals, deep bonds between boy and horse, and wholesome lessons in trust and courage.📺Where to Watch 'Return to Oz':*Requires purchase or subscription*YouTube MoviesDisney+FandangoApple TVPrime Video💖Support the ShowWant more family-friendly movies and good shows to watch with kids? Join my email list for weekly wholesome picks delivered to your inbox at delivered to your inbox!Leave a quick review because it helps more families find family entertainment with timeless values.✨ Bonus ways to spread the word:Share your favorite episode with a friend who loves wholesome content.Send Jennifer a voicemail and share your thoughts!
This family-friendly superhero classic proves real heroes win with character, not just strength. Superman II (1981) delivers clean action, Christopher Reeve’s iconic performance, and wholesome entertainment that busy parents can actually enjoy with their kids—plus just one brief scene that’s easy to skip. Unlike today’s darker superhero films, this wholesome TV recommendation gives families two hours of excitement, humor, and hope while modeling timeless values of courage, responsibility, and doing the right thing. Perfect for kids 8 and up, it’s the kind of uplifting movie night you won’t have to second-guess.📌 Episode HighlightsThe 27-Second Skip Guide: Exactly when to fast-forward so family friendly movies stay stress-free for all agesChristopher Reeve's Heroic Standard: Why his Superman remains the gold standard for clean content that builds character instead of breaking it downTeachable Moments: From civic courage to patriotic hope—timeless values that make this a wholesome TV recommendation for kids and parents alike.🔗Episode Links:View full transcriptEpisode 10 - 'Superman'’: A hero with heart, not just superpowersChristopher Reeve Tribute – Jennifer reveals her heart about this iconic hero and a real-life inspiration'That Guy Talks Movies' YouTube Channel Review'Look Up Into the Sky! The Amazing Story of Superman'📺Where to Watch 'Superman II':*These all require a subscription or purchase*FandangoHBO MaxYouTube MoviesApple TV💖Support the ShowWant more recommendations like this? Join my email list so you never miss a pick!Love this show? Say thanks by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.✨ Bonus ways to spread the word:Liked this show? Share it with a fellow podcaster!Connect with Jennifer: wholesometvpicks.com/speak
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