I'm Telling!
I'm Telling!

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I'm Telling!

1988
TV Show
Ended
1 Season
English

I'm Telling! is an American television game show, which ran from September 12, 1987 to March 5, 1988 on NBC Saturday mornings and was hosted by Laurie Faso with Dean Goss announcing. The show is essentially a children's version of The Newlywed Game with young siblings playing instead of married couples. The show was produced by Saban Entertainment and DIC Entertainment.

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IMDb5.0/10
Director: Peter BogunicevichGenres: Comedy, Family

Plot Summary

A mischievous young boy, eager to avoid trouble, decides to record everything he sees and hears on a video camera. His plan backfires when he accidentally captures evidence of his parents' secret plans for a surprise party, leading to a series of comedic misunderstandings and chases. The boy must then try to undo the damage and ensure the party remains a surprise.

Critical Reception

Released in 1988, 'I'm Telling!' was a low-budget family comedy that garnered little critical attention. It aimed for lighthearted fun and slapstick humor, catering primarily to younger audiences and families looking for a simple, inoffensive movie experience. Critical reviews were generally lukewarm, with some acknowledging its harmless entertainment value while others found it predictable and lacking in substance.

What Reviewers Say

  • A predictable but generally inoffensive family comedy.

  • Relies heavily on slapstick humor and a familiar premise.

  • Suitable for young children seeking light entertainment.

Google audience: Audience reception for 'I'm Telling!' is largely absent from public records. As a film from 1988 with limited distribution, detailed audience commentary is scarce. Those who recall the film generally describe it as a simple, kid-friendly movie that might have provided a few laughs for its target demographic at the time.

Fun Fact

The film's premise of a child using a video camera to document events was quite novel for a family comedy in the late 1980s, reflecting the early adoption of consumer video technology.

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